Cindy Hackwell, LMHP

Cindy Hackwell is an LMHP - a Licensed Mental Health Professional - practicing in Nebraska who brings a calm, compassionate approach to helping people navigate difficult life transitions. With three years of clinical experience, she supports clients across the lifespan who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictive behaviors, relationship and family challenges, and the emotional effects of medical illness.

She has experience working in medical settings and has supported individuals in crisis, as well as those impacted by domestic violence and inpatient psychiatric care. Her work emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative problem solving, drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices.

Cindy focuses on meeting each person where they are, combining empathy with structured techniques to build coping skills, improve communication, and restore a sense of direction. She welcomes clients seeking support for parenting concerns, caregiver stress, life purpose, mood disorders, and a range of health-related and life-stage issues, and she works with clients to set achievable goals and track progress over time.

She welcomes the opportunity to work with new clients and to tailor care to each person’s needs and preferences.

Approaches that guide online care

Cindy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy is another core element of her work - it emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to set goals that reflect their values and strengths. Motivational interviewing is used when clients are ambivalent about change; it focuses on enhancing intrinsic motivation and building a practical plan for next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cindy partners with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Cindy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, caregiving, and medical appointments. These options provide flexibility for ongoing check-ins, skills practice, and crisis support while allowing clients to engage from their own communities. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver focused, goal-oriented care that fits each person’s life.