Cindy Hannigan - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

12 years experience

About Cindy Hannigan

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, affirming approach to working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those experiencing life transitions.

My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and past trauma. I’m particularly skilled at addressing workplace stress, relationship issues, and helping individuals rediscover their sense of purpose and connection.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their deepest challenges—from mood disorders and attachment issues to life transitions and personal identity. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each individual’s unique journey of healing and self-discovery.

Licenses

LPC

73820

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She is very kinda yet professional!”

“First time being in therapy in a really long time so naturally I was nervous. Cindy has been great and I’m looking forward to going on this mental health journey with her expertise and support.”

“Cindy has been kind and compassionate and makes you really feel like she cares.”

“Cindy is kind and understands my issue and has given me great suggestions for my anxiety”

“Always kind”

“I've had 2 sessions with Cindy, so far, and I love that it's more like a regular conversation, rather than a "... and how does that make you feel?" type of environment.<br /> I'm really hoping to get back on track and make some improvements with my mental health and I feel like Cindy is really going to help me achieve that.”

“Cindy is kind, warm, and very effective. I found her during a really tough time in my life, and she helped me through it and better on the other side. Fantastic therapist!!!”

“Cindy has been a very valuable asset in my mental health recovery journey. She holds an immense amount of space for me to speak my mind and sticks with the plot. I appreciate her genuine concern and care for me as an individual!”

“Cindy is wonderful and has helped me very much.”

“I’ve only had 1 session so far so let me capture more experience to provide a more accurate response.”

“I have a hard time opening up to anyone but Cindy has made it so easy to talk to! I love that I don’t get anxiety when I know I have a session and actually look forward to it.”

“Compassionate and knowledgeable. Understanding and let's you drive the direction you want with therapy. Offers suggestions and asks what you want to achieve.”

“Cindy is very goal oriented during our sessions, i love that.”

“She’s a wonderful person, listens to me, makes me feel seen, and gives me many tools to use.”

“Cindy was kind and patient with me when I just needed someone to listen. She offered support without judgment. Feel like we connected”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.