I'm Cynthia Dimon, LCSW. I am an inclusive therapist that works with  women and couples.  I offer accepting, culturally and identity sensitive individual therapy, couples counseling, and groups. 

I started my private practice because I saw a profound lack of options for women and couples in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking therapy approaches tied to their unique experiences. 

In my work, I specialize in helping my clients to break through the limitations that often hold them back from experiencing fulfilling, fearless lives. I have earned a reputation within the community for being the therapist who "helps women to realize their dreams" and “couples get each other.” These are titles I'll proudly take! 

The true foundation of my work rests in my desire to help women and couples claim the right to use tools and resources to intentionally carve out change, growth, and success in their lives. I currently accept Blue Shield PPO, Carelon, Curitive, Aetna, and SHIP insurances. Sliding scale is available based on income.

My Education and Training
Graduate of the University of California Berkley
After finishing graduate school at UC Berkeley, I made the decision to build my practice right here in the Bay Area to provide women in my community with an important resource for growth and healing. I initially worked for several large community mental health agencies located in Oakland, San Francisco, and Berkeley. 

Post-Graduate Training in Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy and Evidenced-based Couples Therapy
While building experience in my full-time work as a therapist, I also participated in extensive post-graduate training working with women that was focused on attachment psychotherapy, family systems, third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed psychotherapy. I used Gottman interventions and Emotional Focused Therapy interventions for couples therapy.

I use the above tools in my own practice today because I was able to witness the benefits of these science-backed methods in real-world situations.

Former Instructor at the University of San Francisco
In addition to being a therapist, I spent time teaching graduate counseling psychology in trauma treatment with BIPOC and first-generation populations, problem-solving skills, and family violence prevention at the University of San Francisco.  I have extensive experience as a therapist working with women who identify with the communities above, as well as LGBTQ++ people.

Clinical Supervision

Since 2015, I've provided clinical supervision to recent graduates from Bay Area graduate programs seeking licensure. As an inclusive supervisor grounded in a developmental model framework, I believe that supervision is a mutual process and a space where both supervisor and supervisee grow together.

I've supported dozens of APCC, AMFT, and ASW graduates across schools, adult outpatient, and community mental health settings. I bring expertise, warmth, and a genuine investment in your professional development and clinical competence.

Whether you're navigating your first clinical cases, working through complex client dynamics, or building confidence in your emerging practice, supervision with me offers both accountability and encouragement. I create a space where you can bring your whole self, ask hard questions, and develop the skills and confidence to become the clinician based on your professional values.

If you’re looking for a new therapist in Oakland or supervision, I'm currently accepting supervisees and offer both in-person and online supervision.