about Cindy brennan

TRAUMA-informed therapist in overland park

Cindy Brennan, LCPC

Women’s therapist in Overland Park specializing in anxiety, burnout, and trauma recovery.

I’m Cindy Brennan, therapist and founder of The Haven. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I wanted to create an intentional therapy space for women who are seeking depth, integration, and lasting change. So many women are tired of moving through life on fast-forward. Always showing up, holding it all together, and rarely having a place to exhale. As a mother of 3, I understand these demands firsthand. As a therapist, I have sat with so many women who crave calm and connection but don’t know where to find it. Traditional therapy can open that door, but I wanted to build something more integrative and purposeful.

Many women I work with are tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck or like they’re carrying the weight of everything. They don’t just need sugarcoating or someone to vent to. They need someone who can help them sort through the noise, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build emotional strength that lasts. My evidence-based approach draws on neuroscience and nervous system regulation, which allows therapy to move beyond simply talking about experiences to integrating them in the brain and body. We will also explore how lifestyle factors such as nutrition, movement, sleep, and screen habits impact emotional wellbeing.

I specialize in working with women who want depth over quick fixes and are ready to engage in thoughtful, integrative therapy. My approach is supportive and warm while also being direct, grounded, and practical. I firmly believe that lasting change comes from doing the hard work not from avoiding discomfort. As your therapist, my goal is to help you grow, take ownership of your life, and move forward with confidence. I will walk alongside you through the tough conversations and provide tools to form new, healthy patterns for personal growth.

  • Women who feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly “on”

  • Mothers struggling to manage anxiety or navigating the challenges of parenthood

  • High functioning women who look put together but feel anxious underneath

  • Women ready to set stronger boundaries and stop people-pleasing

  • Women who take care of everyone else but rarely themselves

  • Women who feel stuck, confused, or disconnected from who they used to be

  • Women navigating major life transitions or identify shifts

  • Women who are struggling with burnout, perfectionism or chronic stress

  • Postpartum mothers who don’t feel like themselves or are adjusting to new life demands

My Specialities

My Therapy APPROACH

  • Both trauma and neuroscience-informed

  • Whole nervous system approach (education + regulation)

  • Emotional processing and self-worth/identity work

  • Challenging distorted thinking and shifting mindset

  • Identifying unhealthy patterns and improving coping skills

  • Prioritizing relationships and offering parent support/enrichment

  • Holistic focus on healthy habits: nutrition, exercise, and screen limits

  • Gaining practical tools for lasting change

“Working with Cindy has been such a gift. She creates a calm, completely judgement-free space where you can show up exactly as you are, feel what you need to feel, and know you’re heard and supported. Her steady, understanding approach makes it easy to slow down and reflect.” 

— Former Client

As your therapist, I am here to not only talk with you, but also to be your accountability partner. I will support, motivate, and guide you as you begin making real, day-to-day changes. Your time in the relaxation lounge and integration space gives you the space to slow down, digest what we discussed, reflect honestly, and start shaping a practical plan for the week ahead. This is where insights turn into action and meaningful, lasting change begins to take root.

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