Evidence-Based Online Therapy & Relationship Coaching for
High-Pressure Lives

Cynthia Dimon is an Oakland-based LCSW who works primarily with professional women, particularly Black, Latina, South Asian/Indian, and multiracial women, as well as LGBTQ+ professionals, young women, new mothers, and couples. She provides online therapy throughout California.

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Individual Therapy

Tailored processing for adult ADHD, anxiety, complex trauma, postpartum support, and life transitions

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Research-backed interventions (Gottman Method) to repair communication, rebuild intimacy, and navigate conflict.

Couples Therapy

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Structured, 6-week cohorts focused on practical tools for anxiety management and relationship dynamics.

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6 week Understanding Your Anxiety Skills Group starting October 5, 2026

WHO I WORK WITH

You shouldn't have to over-explain who you are just to get support.

Women of color

My practice includes Black, Latina, South Asian/Indian, and multiracial women navigating the intersection of culture, family, relationships, work, identity, and mental health.

You shouldn't have to spend your therapy sessions explaining why your family's expectations, cultural background, race, gender, or professional environment matter to the way you're experiencing your life.

LGBTQ+ professionals

Therapy for the intersection of identity, relationships, work, and belonging.

I work with LGBTQ+ professionals navigating relationships, family dynamics, coming out or identity questions, workplace stress, anxiety, and the expectations that can come with being visible, accomplished, or different in professional spaces.

Professional Women & Newish Moms

Motherhood can change the way you experience your career, partnership, identity, friendships, family expectations, and your relationship with yourself. I work with women adjusting to these changes while managing the practical and emotional demands of working parenthood.

Couples

Therapy for partners adjusting to marriage, parenthood, career changes, relocation, family expectations, and other major shifts. Let’s reignite what intimacy means in your partnership.

Women Navigating Major Life Changes

I work with women navigating divorce, separation, breakups, career changes, relocation, changes in family roles, and other major transitions that can challenge your sense of identity and direction.

Younger Adults

Your 20s can bring major questions about career, relationships, independence, family expectations, identity, friendships, money, and what comes next. I work with young women who are navigating these decisions while learning how to trust their own judgment.

ABOUT CYNTHIA

Born and raised in Oakland. Trained at Berkeley.
We’ll go beyond holding space.

I’m an Oakland-based LCSW providing online therapy throughout California for women and couples navigating anxiety, relationships, trauma, identity, boundaries, career pressure, and major life transitions.

With 16 years of experience working as a mental health provider in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, and a background as a former adjunct professor of complex trauma at USF, I don't just listen to you I engage with you. I help women and couples build the practical skills they need to actually move forward, not just talk about it.

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Group, the Missing Piece in Your Anxiety Toolkit

It’s a frustrating spot to be in: you haven’t "hit rock bottom," you’re not in crisis, but you feel cornered by everyday stress and chronic worry. Self-help apps and AI Chats leave you alone in your living room, and social media advice misses the nuance of real life. That middle ground between passive self-help and full-scale individual therapy is where an Anxiety Skills Group fits.

When Caring Takes Its Toll: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout

Caring for others can lead to feeling gassed out. This is a signal of vicarious trauma, burnout, or compassion fatigue. Learn how to identify these three conditions, understand how they overlap, and find the first steps toward recovery.

The Stories Your Mind Tells You: Understanding Cognitive Distortions

You're managing all the things — and still, you think, "I should have handled that better." "I’m not doing enough." These thoughts feel like truth, but they're not. They're cognitive distortions, and Oakland therapist Cynthia Dimon LCSW explains how to stop letting them run the show.

Imposter Syndrome in the Bay Area: Why High-Achieving Women Doubt Themselves

Many high-achieving women with layered identities quietly struggle with imposter syndrome — the fear of being “found out” despite their success. Learn how you reclaim confidence and belonging.

The Invisible Work That’s Breaking Women: How Emotional Labor Became a Second Job

From managing emotions to remembering every detail, emotional labor often goes unseen—and unpaid. Oakland LCSW Cynthia Dimon shares how this invisible work drains women and how therapy can help lighten the mental load.

ADHD in Women: The Misdiagnosis Epidemic

For decades, subtle ADHD symptoms in adult women have been misread as anxiety, moodiness, or "being too much." This post uncovers the misdiagnosis epidemic, addresses the shame, and details the unique way ADHD presents in women. If you're struggling in the Bay Area, learn the critical steps for finding a trustworthy, accurate diagnosis—because you deserve clarity.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Boundaries

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable. Learn practical examples to protect your energy, reduce stress, and build stronger, more authentic relationships.

Your Guide to Finding a Therapist in the Bay Area: What to Expect at Your First Session

Taking the first step into therapy is a big one. This guide demystifies the process, offering a comprehensive look at what your first therapy session might look like, specifically for women navigating life in the dynamic Bay Area.

Social Media for Better Mental Health

Many of us consider scrolling through social media a form of self-care. It’s a quick and easy way to stay in touch with friends and family, and it can be a source of entertainment and inspiration. But what happens when the very thing meant to connect us starts to feel overwhelming?