Cynthia Jenkins, LMHP - Therapist in Nebraska

About Cynthia

Cynthia Jenkins is a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) with 34 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, mood swings, and major life changes. Cynthia draws on a wide range of life experience and training to meet people where they are and support practical steps forward.

She has worked in community counseling centers, university settings, and programs serving low-income communities. She has also taught psychology at colleges in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri.

Background and approach

For more than a decade she trained post-graduate students in preparation for professional exams in medicine and dentistry. Cynthia earned a PhD in Social Psychology and has explored social and cultural conflicts across different countries. That background informs her interest in multicultural concerns and in how identity and context shape feelings and choices.

She has also practiced as a licensed massage therapist for over 30 years, which contributes to a body-aware perspective in her work. Her approach is eclectic and pragmatic. She uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful.

She also draws on existential and Jungian ideas to help people reflect on meaning and identity. Outside of therapy, Cynthia enjoys travel, creative arts, and being outdoors. She values meeting people from many backgrounds and brings that openness into sessions.

Readers in Nebraska will find her practice listed in that state.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and often focuses on skill building for anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood issues.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their feelings and goals at their own pace. This approach supports emotional processing and clearer self-understanding.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when strong emotion, anger, or relationship difficulties interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will work with each person to choose or blend methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal style. She starts by listening and then suggests practical steps to try together.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues, phone sessions fit busy schedules, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing check-ins and skill practice. These formats make it easier to connect from home or on the go while keeping focus on the work clients want to do.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cynthia address?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, sleep problems, mood disorders, and life transitions.

What is her style in sessions?

She uses an open, down-to-earth style and meets clients where they are. Sessions focus on practical steps, reflection, and building skills to manage emotions and choices.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She holds a PhD in Social Psychology and has 34 years of counseling experience in community and university settings. She has also taught psychology and trained post-graduate students.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a licensed mental health practitioner, NE LMHP 1811, and practices in Nebraska.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow flexible ways to connect.

How does pricing work?

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, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 34 years
Licensed: Nebraska
Languages: English

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