- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Cynthia
Cynthia Jenkins is an LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Practitioner practicing in Nebraska with 34 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. Her background includes college teaching and community counseling across varied settings.
Her work is practical and conversational. She listens to how family patterns and early expectations still shape daily life. Sessions focus on identifying those patterns and testing different ways of responding. She uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioral work and skills-based approaches alongside client-centered conversation.
Cynthia trained and taught psychology at universities in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri. She has counseled in low-income communities, university centers, senior centers, and community clinics. Her experience includes training post-graduate students for professional exams and serving diverse populations over several decades.
Her ideas draw on several approaches including existential and Jungian perspectives. That background means she often invites reflection about personal meaning, roles, and life direction. She also uses mindfulness and practical coping skills when worry, sleep, or mood problems are present.
Cynthia notes a broad personal background across racial, religious, social, and sexual orientations. That experience informs her work with multicultural concerns, blended family issues, codependency, and family of origin issues. She brings a straightforward, exploratory style that links personal history to present challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own answers. It is primarily conversational and helps when someone wants to sort out feelings tied to family roles, identity, or life decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns learned from family of origin dynamics.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can be useful when anger, relationship conflict, or intense mood swings interfere with daily life.
Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation helps shape session focus and which techniques are tried first.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a work break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so sessions connect with everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family-related patterns including family of origin issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and skills training to address daily patterns and coping. She also draws on existential and Jungian ideas to look at meaning and personal roles.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience counseling in settings such as university centers, senior centers, community clinics, and low-income communities.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHP licensed in Nebraska and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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