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Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Cynthia Stern

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Santa Clara, CA 95054
Let's Connect (310) 494-7260
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The individuals, families, and couples I treat should expect to produce true fundamental change.I practice a brief systemic solution focused treatment. Be ready to work with me to construct a clear understanding of the problem/symptom in order to co-create an action plan. Clients should expect to practice new patterns of behavior both in and out of sessions. I prescribe strategic interventions such as tasks, rituals, enactments, and assignments. I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.I see my role as a change agent. I specialize in high conflict relational challenges and divorce.
My passion for children lead to my work with couples, families, and when indicated schools, etc. to produce change. I assist families/couples with negotiating and or restructuring. Some presenting challenges include high conflict, finances, child problems, substance abuse, infidelity, a mental illness and more. In addition, I specialize in stage of life transitions.
I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.Clients can expect a custom step by step action plan. I developed a model to address an underserved systemic crisis: DIVORCE. I specialize in educating and mediating custody, property, reducing emtional and financial losses.
Take the first step to help. Call or Cynthia Stern now - (310) 494-7260

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bay Area Family Consultants

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(310) 494-7260

Southern California Family Consultants

7225 Crescent Park West

Los Angeles, CA 90094 map

I am passionate about co-creating a working relationship with my clients to overcome and manage life challenges.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Divorce and Life Coaching 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (310) 494-7260
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bay Area Family Consultants

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(310) 494-7260

Southern California Family Consultants

7225 Crescent Park West

Los Angeles, CA 90094 map

I am passionate about co-creating a working relationship with my clients to overcome and manage life challenges.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Divorce and Life Coaching 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I am an out-of-network provider and can provide an itemized receipt (superbill) for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (310) 494-7260
"
I am an out-of-network provider and can provide an itemized receipt (superbill) for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (310) 494-7260

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 9960 Cynthia Stern
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 45 years
  • Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 1980
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NASW 2017
  • Certificate from CAAMFT 2017
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Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 494-7260
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 494-7260

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Divorce
  • Life Coaching

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Negotiating Divorce disputes
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 494-7260
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 494-7260

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brief Solution focused treatment
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Strategic action oriented treatment
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 494-7260
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 494-7260

Location

Primary Location

Bay Area Family Consultants

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(310) 494-7260

Additional Location

Southern California Family Consultants

7225 Crescent Park West

Los Angeles, CA 90094

(310) 494-7260
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I am passionate about co-creating a working relationship with my clients to overcome and manage life challenges.
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 494-7260
"
I am passionate about co-creating a working relationship with my clients to overcome and manage life challenges.
Photo of Cynthia Stern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 494-7260