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Cindy Hannigan

Compassionate, practical care for life’s complex challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Cindy

Cindy Hannigan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the fallout from trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She works with clients experiencing relationship and intimacy-related struggles, grief, parenting and family concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem issues, and challenges tied to career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions.

Her practice also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and co-morbid mental health issues. Her clinical style blends evidence-based methods with an affirming, client-centered stance that aims to bolster resilience and practical coping skills.

Cindy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when appropriate, and incorporates attachment-focused work to explore relational patterns. Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and helping clients reconnect with values and purpose.

With 12 years of experience as an LPC in Texas (TX LPC 73820), she brings sustained clinical practice to complex presentations including addiction, LGBT-related concerns, and trauma recovery. Cindy offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs and supports clients in finding approaches that align with their goals and life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Online sessions provide a platform to apply structured, skills-based therapies alongside relational work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection formed early in life to improve current relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and often combines elements from different models. The therapist works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then adapts techniques to fit the individual's needs rather than relying on a single method.

Online care is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to travel or work commitments. These formats support ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and consistent momentum in therapy while allowing clients to engage from locations that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Cindy supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family matters, sleep problems, anger, and career-related transitions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with exploration of values and relational patterns using techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy as appropriate.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working as a licensed professional counselor and has focused on complex emotional and behavioral concerns across diverse presentations.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
The clinician holds the credential LPC and practices in Texas, licensed as TX LPC 73820.
Does this therapist work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are available through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English