Cindy Lineberger (She/Her)

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

I help women with high-functioning anxiety & chronic illness break free from perfectionism & people-pleasing so they can live boldly.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in HICKORY, NC

Services
  • Individual
  • Family

About My Clients

I help women break free from high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and the weight of “never enough.” My clients often look successful on the outside but feel stuck and disconnected inside. In therapy, you don’t have to hold it together — you get space to breathe, be real, and finally focus on you. Learn more at therapyforwomennc.com.

My Background and Approach

I help women break free from high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and the weight of “never enough.” My clients often look successful on the outside but feel stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected inside. In therapy, you don’t have to hold it together — you get space to breathe, be real, and finally focus on you. My approach blends practical tools for calming racing thoughts and easing stress with deeper work that helps untangle the patterns keeping you stuck. I integrate mind–body strategies, trauma-informed care, and relational support to guide healing at your pace. This isn’t about checking off another task on your to-do list. It’s about reclaiming energy, confidence, and self-compassion. Clients often tell me, “I feel like you get me in a way I haven’t experienced before.” Together, we’ll build a path toward feeling grounded, free, and more at peace in your life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should feel safe, affirming, and real. My work is rooted in compassion, justice, and deep respect for your story. I see therapy as a partnership — you bring your lived experience, I bring tools and perspective, and together we create space for healing and growth. I welcome women of all backgrounds and identities, and I am committed to holding an inclusive, nonjudgmental space. Whether you’ve felt dismissed in the medical system, unseen in relationships, or pressured to hide parts of yourself, therapy is a place where all of you is welcome. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen and supported. In our work, you’ll find honesty, curiosity, and warmth. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to support you in building a life that feels more aligned, grounded, and free. You’ve carried the weight long enough. Therapy is your chance to feel supported and cared for, too. Schedule a free consultation and let’s talk about how life can feel lighter.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Internal Family Systems Sex Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sex Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Judaism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 195/session

Info

Email Cindy
231 13TH AVENUE PL NW
Suite A
HICKORY, NC 28601

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