Meet Cindy McConnell, PMHNP-BC

Cindy McConnell, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders across the lifespan. She provides psychiatric care for children ages 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.

She utilizes a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that combines medication management with therapeutic support, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to promote lasting mental wellness. Cindy is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.

With a background in emergency medicine, Cindy brings a calm, thoughtful, and evidence-based approach to even the most complex situations. She is passionate about helping patients build resilience, improve their quality of life, and achieve meaningful, long-term healing.

Cindy's Message to Prospective Clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed, low, or unsure where to turn next? Life doesn't pause for us to catch our breath. Between work, family, and personal responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of who you are. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar disorder, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it by yourself.

My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where we can work together to better understand your unique challenges and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you're balancing a demanding career, caring for your family, or simply trying to get through each day, I am committed to meeting you where you are with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.

Together, we'll work toward helping you regain balance, build resilience, and feel like yourself again.

Now Accepting New Patients

Cindy is currently accepting new in-person and telehealth patients for children ages 6 and older, adolescents, and adults. She welcomes both self-pay patients and those with the following insurance plans:

• Aetna
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• Cigna
• Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
• Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
• Medicare
• Optum
• Oscar
• Oxford
• Tricare
• UnitedHealthcare
• Univera

Appointments are available for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment.