- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Jenkins is an LMHP - licensed mental health practitioner - with 34 years of experience working in counseling and teaching settings. She practices in Nebraska and addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
She has worked in low-income community centers, university counseling centers, senior citizen centers, and community counseling programs. She has also taught psychology at universities in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri and spent more than a decade training post-graduate students in material relevant to board exams in medicine and dentistry.
Cynthia earned a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and has studied social and cultural conflicts in different countries. That background informs how she listens for cultural, political, and social factors that shape people’s concerns. She also practiced as a licensed massage therapist for over 30 years, which influenced her interest in body awareness and somatic experience.
Her style is adaptable and direct. She draws from several therapy approaches to match a person’s needs. Sessions can include practical behavioral steps, mindfulness exercises, reflective conversation, and attention to patterns that recur in a person’s life.
Outside of work she values travel, creative crafts, and time outdoors. She describes coming from an eclectic family background and uses that experience to understand a wide range of cultural and personal perspectives.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying practical experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and mood shifts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflective conversation, and shaping goals together so a person feels heard and understood while deciding what to try next. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean using behavior-focused exercises some weeks and reflective or mindfulness work in others, depending on what helps a person make practical changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that otherwise interrupts a work or family day. Therapists and licensed professionals often adjust session pacing, homework, and skill practice so therapy fits into everyday life while aiming to address anxiety, relationships, grief, and other concerns.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is adaptable and straightforward, focusing on practical steps, reflective conversation, and attention to recurring life patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of counseling and teaching experience in university and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHP (licensed mental health practitioner) practicing in Nebraska.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.