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.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, 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, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, 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, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Cindy is a very understanding therapist and an adept listener. She has closely observed me over the course of my time with her and noted my adherence to her advice and the improvements she has noticed in me.
Written on Jul 22, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning addictions
It's not been a lot of time yet, but I can tell Cindy will be a good listener and be able to help me think of ways to navigate difficult feelings or events in my life.
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is very kinda yet professional!
Written on Jun 03, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on May 23, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy has been kind and compassionate and makes you really feel like she cares.
Written on Apr 15, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cindy is kind and understands my issue and has given me great suggestions for my anxiety
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Always kind
Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
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.
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!!!
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
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!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had 1 session so far so let me capture more experience to provide a more accurate response.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Compassionate and knowledgeable. Understanding and let's you drive the direction you want with therapy. Offers suggestions and asks what you want to achieve.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy is very goal oriented during our sessions, i love that.
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s a wonderful person, listens to me, makes me feel seen, and gives me many tools to use.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Cindy was kind and patient with me when I just needed someone to listen. She offered support without judgment. Feel like we connected
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s very willing to listen to my concerns and gives me room to speak when I have something on my mind. With her help I’ve become more confident in setting boundaries and understanding my needs are just as important as others
Written on Mar 20, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy is a great listener and really helps me talk through my issues. I would definitely recommend her to someone else.
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Our discussions address my concerns and help me navigate thorny issues.
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Cindy is a wonderful and kind person. She will always let you speak and she has a lot of good advice
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and bipolar disorder
Amazing and understanding
Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She really knows how to listen .
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Cindy is so compassionate, listening, caring therapist. I love our sessions and I look forward to them always. I also love better help because as a busy mom with full time job I do not need to drive anywhere to see my therapist. I can talk to her in comfort of my home.
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, c
Cindy is easy to talk to. She is very calm and patient. She keeps the environment free of judgement and prejudice. I recommend working with her.
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Cindy,
Is a great therapist in what little time we have had , has helped me deal with some of my depression and anxiety.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very helpful
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Doing a good job! 5 stars and high 5s all around.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
An amazing therapist with lots of helpful tools for overcoming mental health struggles.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
awesome
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cindy has been great about letting me think out loud when I’m not sure what it is I need or where my struggles are. This is important to me because I don’t always realize what my specific struggle is until I get to talking about it
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I was in a possibly volatile situation with leaving a partner and Cindy checked on me during the week to make sure I was ok. She listens and supports working with her has been great
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks
Cindy is empathetic, understanding and very professional. I really appreciate the trauma she has helped me work through.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Cindy is a wonderful, caring, and thoughtful person. I am so grateful I got her as my therapist. I can barely remember the place I was in when we first started talking, because I've come such a long way with her help. If you get Cindy, count yourself lucky!
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Cindy Hannigan has a beautiful soul to do this job. She is very attentive without stepping out of realm of professionalism. Very encouraging and empathetic, im grateful to have her on my team
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks
I've been working with Cindy for months now and I've never had a better experience. She is so caring and compassionate, and truly a wonderful person to speak with. She has made me feel safe and kept us on target to reach my goals of being a healthier person ❤️
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She is amazing and her techniques have removed so much guilt from the Uvalde shooting. Wouldn’t have anyone else!
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy has helped me so much and I appreciate her so much
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
I always feel better after my sessions with Cindy!
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Easy to talk to very helpful.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is really the best and like talking to an old friend. She is very comforting, understanding, and has helped me tremendously in just a few sessions. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Cindy is warm and easy to talk to. Having her as my therapist has changed my outlook and how I navigate challenges in my life. If you get her, consider yourself lucky!
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
I really appreciate her being so advocate on keeping in contact with me and making sure that I'm safe whatever the situation is. She send me articles on what issues I'm dealing with. Thank you for your support I needed it more than you could ever know.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
from my first meeting with Cindy i could tell she cared about my concerns and goals. she has listened and offered advice but has never been forceful or pushy. i feel a lot better about my goals and my issues after we broke them down and im excited for our next meeting.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have just started working with Cindy and I already feel like we are accomplishing more in the first two weeks than I have accomplished in some months and many dollars with other therapists. She listens so empathetically and is very communicative. I’m so excited for my journey.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Cindy has been great!
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 3 months
Cindy has a great approach to therapy. She provides worksheets and creates an empathetic and supportive environment that is focused on your needs and growth. She is insightful, compassionate, empathetic and very helpful in customizing therapy towards your needs.
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, lgbt, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
If you're lucky enough to get matched with Cindy- you will get better. She's offers such a safe environment to bare the ugliest parts of depression, trauma, anxiety, and gives you the tools to turn them into strength. I look forward to our sessions because she not only provides a space for me to talk, she provides a space for me to heal. Thank you Cindy!
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Cindy is a wonderful therapist and expert towards emotional regulation and CBT. I always feel heard and understood with her and feel like she truly cares about me. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a good therapist.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s amazing, she listened and always sends me paperwork on what i need help with.
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I highly recommend Cindy to anyone who is needing help. She’s responds quickly and really listens to your needs.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cindy is very personable and easy to talk to. She helped me work through some issues that seemed overwhelming, but she helped me break them down into manageable pieces and process them more effectively. She was very validating, never making me feel like I was "wrong" or "off base" for my concerns and feelings, but she also helped me identify behaviors that are unhelpful and guided me on how to approach them. After my time with Cindy, I felt more empowered and grounded.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Cindy was very helpful and caring to my needs. She listened and I could tell she was invested in finding ways to help me in any way she could. I came into therapy with low expectations but she was able to exceed them. Thank you Cindy.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I am always looking forward to my next session with Cindy. She is professional and in the couple of sessions I’ve had with her, I feel like she truly cares and wants to help me in my journey to a healthy life.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I cannot say enough good things about Cindy! She is so easy to talk too! She kind, warm and understanding. I feel like I have known her for years. She is really great at listening and helping you understand your thoughts and beliefs. She has great insites, words of wisdom and
tools to help get you where you want and need to be!
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I absolutely love Cindy Hannigan I feel like she understands my feelings and she is helping me to feel better about myself. She is patient and caring when she talks with me. I would recommend anyone having issues to seek help from her, she is a wonderful soul and truly shows she cares about me. That means a-lot to me , I have been to counselors offices, trying to seek help and they just did not seem to truly care about my situation, I feel like Cindy truly cares, she feels like family to me. I do appreciate all she has and continues to do to help me through this hard time in my life, she is definitely a professional!
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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