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Cynthia Cunningham, LMFT

Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Anger management Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I have been a licensed marriage family therapist in California for over 27 years. I am what some people would call a "wounded healer", because I have been sober 35 years. I am also in recovery from co-dependency and love addiction. I believe anyone can change their life for the better, because I have changed mine for the better. If you love someone who does not love you back, I can help you STOP loving them and help you to start loving yourself. If you cannot say no, I can teach you how to say NO in a kind way and mean it.

In addition to the areas mentioned above, I can also help you to over come anxiety/panic and depression. I use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to help you to make the changes you want to make in your life. You are always in control of your therapy and you decide

I have been in the client's chair, so I know first hand that it takes courage to begin the journey to a better life. You do not have to journey alone ; I will be your companion. All journeys begin with the first step. Take that first step today.

I would be honored to work with you.

Professional experience

27yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Anger management Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 34049

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cynthia Cunningham. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I would highly recommend Cynthia. She helps me sort through my relationship, kids, and emotions.

Written on Dec 07, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

So helpful. Supportive and insightful feedback. Calming force on my chaotic thoughts.

Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Very helpful and willing to challenge beliefs and motivation in a caring manner which helps me to make changes.

Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

I honestly have no idea where I would be without Cynthia's help! She was able to counsel me on a variety of topics to offer new perspectives and help me get my life together. I am extremely grateful. She is a very attentive and effective therapist who helped me progress many difference facets of my life.

Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

I have been working with Cynthia for about a month. She is an amazing listener. She gives me concepts and ideas to stimulate my thinking between our sessions in the online chat which I really appreciate.

I also like the homework she gives me. I find talking through the difficult issues in my life with Cynthia is natural and uplifting. I always leave our sessions feeling better than when I called in.

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Highly recommend this therapist, Cynthia , anyone who works with her her can get a lot and achieve their therapy goals

Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management