Experience more joy in your life and relationships! Get unstuck, stop living from fear, learn how to trust again, regain or improve your self-esteem, and simply work on feeling better. Have your sessions in the more-than-human world, out in the fresh air, supported by nature in a private space and/or in the wonderful healing presence of horses, or by teletherapy if you prefer. My SpiritedScience® programs offer solace in the spirit(s) of nature and are especially appropriate for those who may not thrive in a conventional psychotherapy setting.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy (Horse Therapy) Involves interactions with horses to support emotional awareness and growth. It can build trust, confidence, and calmness.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: My approach is person-centered, positive, feminist, Jungian, existential, and transpersonal. One size does not fit all, and I utilize various approaches, deciding with each individual what feels right and necessary for their own growth and healing. I am aware of the various systems (racial, socioeconomic, patriarchal) that many of us live in and must navigate, as well as how they might affect a person's well-being. I am an advocate and ally for the marginalized, including women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQIA+ population. My style of communication is direct and honest, and I will challenge you sometimes in order to help facilitate introspection and growth, but I will also provide a safe and caring environment for our explorations together.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $130 - individual, online or office; $150 - couples, online or office; $155 - equine-assisted or walk-and-talk at the farm; $175 - couples equine-assisted or W&T
- Out of Network
- Mentaya, Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Cindy L. McGinley LMHC, CCTP, CHt
- Female
- License # 014094
- Licensed in NY
- Practicing Since 2011
Education: BS in Education, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Post-Masters Certificate in Equine-Assisted Mental Health. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through IATP, Certified Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Professional through EAGALA & Natural Lifemanship, Certified Hypnotherapist.
Cindy L. McGinley Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Manlius, NY 13104 and Chittenango, NY 13037
- Available Online for residents of New York
- Online Therapy Details: I offer telehealth sessions exclusively or as a hybrid with in-person sessions at the farm.
I am a transpersonal mental health counselor, hypnotherapist, teacher, & life coach dedicated to helping my clients develop the skills and understanding to improve their relationships with self and others. I work with clients from a trauma-informed perspective. I specialize in nature-based and equine-assisted psychotherapy for teens, adults, and couples.
The horses and I can help you develop healthy relationship patterns and/or effectively deal with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, and addiction. You can experience personal growth after acute, chronic, or complex trauma. We can guide you through the integration of the physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual aspects of Self that is necessary to be whole, assist you in making meaning out of tragedy or abuse, foster resilience, & hold a safe space for you while we work together to heal your soul loss.