Cynthia Jenkins

Cynthia Jenkins is an LMHP with 34 years of counseling experience. She works with people facing grief, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, and life transitions. Her approach is flexible and person-focused, aiming to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer goals.

She has worked in low-income communities and in university, senior citizen, and community counseling centers. She has also taught psychology at universities in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri. For more than a decade she trained post-graduate students in practical psychology topics related to board exam preparation for medicine and dentistry.

Cynthia holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, a background that shaped her interest in social, ethnic, and political conflict across countries. She also practiced as a licensed massage therapist for over 30 years, and brings that broad life experience into her work. She values travel, cultural exchange, and artistic expression as ways to deepen understanding of people.

Her style blends several therapy approaches rather than sticking to one method. She uses client-centered conversations to follow the client's lead. She brings cognitive-behavioral tools when practical problem solving is needed. She may draw on existential or Jungian perspectives for questions about meaning and life purpose.

Cynthia emphasizes listening first and helping people find steps that fit their lives. She is comfortable addressing topics such as hospice and end-of-life concerns, blended family issues, communication problems, and multicultural matters. Sessions are conducted in English and organized to match the client's goals and schedule.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to set goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive, empathetic space to talk through hard choices or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change patterns of thinking and behavior. Sessions often include problem-solving, simple experiments, and skill practice that suit issues like anxiety, sleep problems, or mood disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for intense emotions, anger management, and improving communication in stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust over time based on what helps. Most people find it useful to try a few techniques before settling on a blend that works.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which online or in-person options are offered and how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit around work or caregiving demands.