Cindy Hannigan, LPC
Practical, compassionate support for midlife change
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- Affirming approach
- Skill based tools
- Relationship focus
About Cindy
Cindy Hannigan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing midlife shifts and other major life changes. She works with individuals managing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and identity concerns. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aiming to make therapy feel practical and approachable.
Cindy focuses on building everyday skills that make life easier. She helps clients improve communication, manage stress, and deal with work-related pressure. Sessions often include tools to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep, mood, and focus.
Her work pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns. That means she looks at how past experiences shape current connections and reactions. She also uses techniques that teach new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them.
Over 12 years of practice, Cindy has supported people through trauma, parenting challenges, career transitions, and questions about sexual identity and intimacy. She offers an affirming approach for LGBT clients and others seeking a respectful space to talk through sensitive issues.
Therapy with her is collaborative. Clients set goals and she helps create clear steps toward them. People who want practical strategies, emotional insight, and steady support often find this approach useful.
Cindy focuses on building everyday skills that make life easier. She helps clients improve communication, manage stress, and deal with work-related pressure. Sessions often include tools to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep, mood, and focus.
Her work pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns. That means she looks at how past experiences shape current connections and reactions. She also uses techniques that teach new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them.
Over 12 years of practice, Cindy has supported people through trauma, parenting challenges, career transitions, and questions about sexual identity and intimacy. She offers an affirming approach for LGBT clients and others seeking a respectful space to talk through sensitive issues.
Therapy with her is collaborative. Clients set goals and she helps create clear steps toward them. People who want practical strategies, emotional insight, and steady support often find this approach useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions. This approach helps people understand their emotional responses and develop more secure ways of relating, which can ease relationship and intimacy struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of treatment. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may mean mixing techniques from different approaches to fit the situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Cindy's background in ACT and attachment work can translate well to remote sessions because they focus on patterns, skills, and values that clients practice between appointments. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so you know what will best fit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Cindy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes such as midlife transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps, skill building, and helping clients apply strategies in daily life.
What is her experience background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, attachment issues, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.