- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Alison
Alison "Cindy" Lapidus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, career concerns, and problems like grief or sleep disruption. People also come to her for support with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions are conversation-driven and aim to identify patterns that keep problems stuck. She uses clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to improve how people relate to others.
Alison blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and the Gottman Method to address relationship concerns. In session she helps people notice triggers, try new responses, and practice skills between meetings.
Her experience includes helping people through midlife shifts, career transitions, identity issues, and the aftermath of betrayal or loss. She works with issues tied to money, body image, and the strain that first responder and veteran roles can bring. She also supports those navigating divorce, commitment doubts, or complex family dynamics.
Sessions are offered in English and she practices in California as a CA LMFT and FL LMFT. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to shift feelings and reactions, which can help with anger linked to stress and workplace tension. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their values and goals and feel understood while they try new responses.She also uses the Gottman Method for relationship issues, which breaks down how couples interact and teaches specific skills for communication and conflict management. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these approaches to help people notice triggers and calm physiological reactions before they escalate.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life. That selection can change as therapy progresses, and she checks in regularly to adjust the focus.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Alison uses her clinical approaches to help people practice new skills between sessions and bring those skills into everyday situations.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, resentment, and stress that builds over time. Other related concerns include trauma, grief, and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on identifying patterns and trying concrete strategies to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with issues such as midlife transitions, career stress, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT practicing in California and holds CA LMFT and FL LMFT credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site flow; the profile asks you to use the See online therapy options button to start the process.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.