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Cindy Hannigan, LPC

Calm, body-aware therapy for life transitions

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About Cindy

Cindy Hannigan is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She supports people processing trauma, grief, parenting strain, and questions about intimacy or identity. Cindy works with issues such as sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD-related challenges.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients notice how their body and feelings connect to thoughts and actions.

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Background and approach

Cindy uses somatic awareness alongside talk-based strategies to help people feel steadier in daily life. Sessions aim to teach practical skills that can be used between meetings. Cindy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address painful thoughts and unhelpful patterns.

She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to improve relationship skills and build self-compassion. Techniques are adapted to each person’s needs rather than applied the same way for everyone. With 12 years of experience and an LPC license, Cindy brings seasoned clinical judgment to everyday problems.

She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental setting where their goals guide the work. Background and approach detail: Cindy often blends body-focused work with practical skill building.

That might include noticing bodily tension, learning grounding exercises, and practicing new ways to speak up or set limits. Over time, clients work toward clearer values, more reliable emotional regulation, and stronger connections in their lives.

How somatic-informed and ACT approaches work online

Somatic-informed work pays attention to the body and how sensations link to emotions and reactions. Online, this can mean learning simple grounding exercises, noticing breathing and posture, and practicing gentle movement or awareness during a session to reduce tension and increase calm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while handling difficult thoughts and feelings. It uses short experiential exercises and practical homework to strengthen commitment to chosen goals. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and communication. In online sessions this may include exploring patterns of closeness and distance and trying new ways of asking for support.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try approaches that make sense and adjust as needed based on what feels useful in real life.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow live face-to-face work and somatic exercises. Phone sessions offer a low-tech option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging support check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Cindy help with?
Cindy supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, sleep issues, and related challenges listed in her specialty areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that combines body awareness with talk therapy. The focus is on noticing what happens in the body, then learning concrete skills to change patterns.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and applies that background to tailor work to each person’s needs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 73820, and provides services while based in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English