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Cynthia Cunningham

LMFT

Cynthia Cunningham , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Cynthia

Cynthia Cunningham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of professional experience. She brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work - she has been sober for 35 years and is in recovery from co-dependency and love addiction. That personal journey informs a compassionate, practical approach to supporting people who want to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Cynthia believes that change is possible because she has changed her own life. She works with individuals and families on issues such as addiction, relationships, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other life adjustments. She offers guidance for those who are loving someone who does not return their feelings, helping them stop that pattern and learn to cultivate self-respect and self-care. She also teaches assertive boundary skills, including how to say no in a kind and effective way.

In her clinical work she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to support clients in identifying patterns and making the changes they want. Cynthia emphasizes client choice and collaboration - clients control the pace and focus of therapy while she serves as a steady, experienced companion on the journey toward healthier functioning. She would be honored to work with those ready to take the first step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cynthia uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and connection; this approach helps with relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and patterns of dependency.



Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her approach over time as progress and insights emerge.



Online therapy with Cynthia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit sessions into busy routines while working with a licensed professional to address recovery, relationships, mood, and other concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Cynthia Cunningham have?

Cynthia Cunningham has 27 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Cynthia Cunningham a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the LMFT credential. License details: CA LMFT 34049.

In which languages does Cynthia Cunningham provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Cynthia Cunningham located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Cynthia Cunningham as my therapist?

You can work with Cynthia Cunningham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cynthia Cunningham work with international clients?

Cynthia Cunningham does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cynthia Cunningham cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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