Cynthia Jenkins, LMHP
Licensed Nebraska mental health practitioner
- 34 years experience
- Teaches and trains clinicians
- Eclectic client-centered approach
About Cynthia Jenkins
Cynthia Jenkins is a Nebraska-based Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with decades of experience working across diverse counseling settings. She has provided care in low-income communities as well as university, senior citizen, and community counseling centers, bringing practical experience and cultural awareness to her work.
She has taught psychology at universities in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri and spent more than a decade training post-graduate students in the psychology knowledge they needed to prepare for board exams in medicine and dentistry. Her academic background includes a PD. in Social Psychology, an advanced degree focused on how people interact within social and cultural systems. In addition to her clinical training, she practiced as a Licenced Massage Therapist for over 30 years.
Jenkins values travel and direct engagement with different cultural, political, and spiritual perspectives as a way to deepen understanding of others and of herself. She comes from an eclectic family background spanning a range of racial, religious, educational, social, judicial, political, and sexual orientations, and this breadth informs an inclusive, flexible approach to counseling.
Her style is intentionally eclectic and client-focused. She meets people where they are and works collaboratively to explore mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual paths toward feeling better and pursuing personal goals. Outside of her professional life, she is an outdoor enthusiast and longtime environmental advocate who enjoys creative crafts and artistic expression and still finds joy in simple pleasures like playing in the rain.
She has taught psychology at universities in Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri and spent more than a decade training post-graduate students in the psychology knowledge they needed to prepare for board exams in medicine and dentistry. Her academic background includes a PD. in Social Psychology, an advanced degree focused on how people interact within social and cultural systems. In addition to her clinical training, she practiced as a Licenced Massage Therapist for over 30 years.
Jenkins values travel and direct engagement with different cultural, political, and spiritual perspectives as a way to deepen understanding of others and of herself. She comes from an eclectic family background spanning a range of racial, religious, educational, social, judicial, political, and sexual orientations, and this breadth informs an inclusive, flexible approach to counseling.
Her style is intentionally eclectic and client-focused. She meets people where they are and works collaboratively to explore mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual paths toward feeling better and pursuing personal goals. Outside of her professional life, she is an outdoor enthusiast and longtime environmental advocate who enjoys creative crafts and artistic expression and still finds joy in simple pleasures like playing in the rain.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Jenkins have?
Cynthia Jenkins has 34 years of experience.
Is Cynthia Jenkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHP, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Her license is NE LMHP 1811.
In which languages does Cynthia Jenkins provide therapy?
English
Where is Cynthia Jenkins located?
Nebraska
How can I work with Cynthia Jenkins as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia Jenkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Jenkins work with international clients?
Cynthia Jenkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Jenkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Cynthia Jenkins draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor online work to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, supporting clients to explore their own values and goals at their own pace and helping with life transitions, relationship concerns, and identity questions. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, making it helpful for people coping with strong mood swings, impulsivity, or chronic emotional pain.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cynthia collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing so therapy feels practical and relevant rather than prescriptive.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from home, or maintain continuity during life changes. These options make working with a licensed professional more accessible and allow ongoing support in ways that align with each client’s daily life.