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Cynthia Cunningham, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cynthia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cynthia. View 47 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

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

Reviewed September 2024

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

Reviewed September 2024

More about Cynthia

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

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.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Self esteem 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

Treatment 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

Licenses

Cynthia Cunningham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275798241.

  • LMFT · California · 34049 · Expires November 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cynthia Cunningham

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

47 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helpful Helped Wonderful Insightful Empathetic Grateful Thank you Amazing

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

Reviewed September 2024

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

Reviewed September 2024

Definitely would recommend Cynthia! She has helped me figure out my emotions and how to manage them .. I also think has a great way of making sense of situations. Great therapist!

Reviewed August 2024

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.

Reviewed July 2024

Cynthia is and has been great help to keep me on my journey of healing.

Reviewed February 2024

Best therapist! She really understands me and helps with my anxiety

Reviewed February 2024

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.

Reviewed January 2024

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

Reviewed December 2023

This is my first time speaking to therapist but she has exceeded all of my expectations. She makes me feel seen and heard! She also validates my feeling and helps me internalize my thoughts!

Reviewed November 2023

Cynthia is the best therapist I have spoken to. She follows up with me and gives me the resources I need. I feel understood and I’m confident in working on myself with her expertise!

Reviewed November 2023

My biggest regret is not finding her sooner! A genuine person who wants to help!

Reviewed September 2023

Nothing but good sessions with Cynthia. She helped me move forward and guided me during the most complicated phases in my healing journey. I couldn't be happier to have met her.

Reviewed August 2023

i have only met w Cynthia twice (video chat) but i am very happy w her so far. she is very kind, knowledgeable and caring. she's 100% involved in helping me w my myriad issues!

Reviewed August 2023

Cynthia is always available to talk either in writing or via zoom. She is a good listener and helps you to look at your situation with an open mind. Her insights are always insightful and on target. She has helped me deal with some difficult family relationships and I have definitely grown as a result of her help.

Reviewed May 2023

Cynthia is a kind soul who truly does care and wants to be goal oriented with her clients. She's direct when necessary and empathetic and compassionate towards clients' struggles. She's been a rock of guidance in a desert of unpredictability in life.

Reviewed May 2023

Wonderful Therapist. Would recommend highly

Reviewed May 2023

Cynthia is great

Reviewed March 2023

Cynthia was very responsive and thoughtful.

Reviewed February 2023

I am beyond thankful for finding Cynthia! She has allowed me to fully express myself freely without judgement and that was my biggest fear when starting therapy. She listens and really takes everything in that you are saying and makes you feel seen and heard. Thank you, Cynthia! I am beyond grateful for you.

Reviewed February 2023

Cynthia listens and gives me helpful suggestions to help with my anxiety!

Reviewed May 2023

Cynthia is a wonderful therapist. An empathetic, active listener who offers useful insight. It is easy to talk to her since she approaches each session with a supportive, non-judgmental attitude. You can tell she cares about her work and clients. She is proactive in checking-in and helpful in referring you to relevant resources. I highly recommend Cynthia!

Reviewed February 2023

It was pleasure working with Cynthia. I highly recommend her. She helped to guide me in the right direction and understood my issue very well.

Reviewed January 2023

I would recommend Cynthia Cunningham to lots of people. I think she has a unique niche for working with me as a first responder. Not sure how she developed this skill, cause I don't know her to have experience as a first responder. She is able to help me work on myself in a way I can not explain. Most therapists look tu react or make comments about my life experience that suggest my life is kind of crazy. But Cynthia Cunningham is able to hear me and understand my line of work dose make me more prone to trauma & instead of suggesting I leave the work place like several other therapists have she provides me a tool box of methods to work through the inevitable.

Reviewed January 2023

Cynthia is amazing!

Reviewed December 2022

Cynthia has been the loveliest experience of a first therapist. It is exactly what I needed at this time in my life, and in just a couple months I'm already feeling changes in my mindset and in my life. I feel very seen and validated and feel like when I'm talking with Cynthia I can be completely honest about myself which is a beautiful thing. She has helped me acknowledge and move through pain I was too intimidated to face on my own. Yay!! Would definitely recommend to my close family members and to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Cynthia is a wonderful person. As someone who is new to therapy she didn't make me feel like I was being picked and prodded as I thought it would be like. She helps me understand my emotions and what they mean and helps me think logically and critically for my own benefit. She helps me feel like a human being again.

Reviewed November 2022

Cynthia is fantastic, she's a wonderful listener and provides great advice as well as helpful insights. I was very nervous to embark on this journey but couldn't be happier with matching with Cynthia and how I feel after just a couple short weeks. Thank you, Cynthia.

Reviewed September 2022

Cynthia is not only a highly knowledgeable, skilled and competent therapist but also her authenticity, enthusiasm and compassion shine through. Her approach is dynamic yet also grounded in solid theory and she tailors her approach to individual needs. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation!

Reviewed August 2022

So far so good!!

Reviewed August 2022

Cynthia is awesome!

Reviewed June 2022

I’ve only had two meetings with her, so far so good.

Reviewed June 2022

Cynthia is so open and understanding. She is patient in getting to know you and what you're focused on healing, she gives advice and even recommends videos and articles that will help better you. This is my first time in therapy and after my experience with Cynthia as my therapist I definitely won't be going back to before I ever started therapy. I would definitely suggest Cynthia as your therapist! :)

Reviewed May 2022

I am very grateful for every conversation I have with Cynthia. Cynthia is understanding, patient, empathetic, and I never feel judged. She follows up with helpful resources and advice, and she has a great memory when we’ve discussed some ongoing issues. I am very grateful for her advice and guidance. Thank you Cynthia!

Reviewed March 2022

❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed February 2022

Cynthia is wonderful, respectful and empathetic.

Reviewed December 2021

Very insightful takeaways and helpful assignments.

Reviewed December 2021

Cynthia is an amazing therapist and person! I’ve been working with her for a few months and progressed a lot. She is a great listener and gives space for me to share my thoughts without any feeling of judgement. sometimes she’ll send articles with helpful advice/ tips and I appreciate her thought provoking questions. Ive realized aspects about myself that I’ve never thought to reflect on before.

Reviewed December 2021

Cynthia have been so wonderful and so very communicative. She checks in and I feel that there’s a true continuity of our therapy throughout the week because of the messaging system. I feel so lucky to have found her.

Reviewed December 2021

Cynthia makes me feel respected and heard. I feel like I am in a totally safe space to share and learn with her. And I would recommend her to anyone looking for counseling

Reviewed August 2021

my sessions with Cynthia have been extremely productive, insightful and helpful.

Reviewed August 2021

Cynthia has been great. I communicate with her the way I feel most comfortable and she doesn’t push me to do it another way. And she gets back to me so quickly! She is also clearly listening and knows what she is talking about. I’ve only been talking to her a couple weeks, but she has already pointed things out that I never realized before.

Reviewed August 2021

Cynthia is a great listener who is compassionate and knows exactly how to handle your concerns. she breaks down and gives multiple perspectives to deal with the situation. Thank you for your help.

Reviewed July 2021

She is great, and supports me in so many ways!

Reviewed July 2021

I've been thinking about going to therapy for a long time and finally made a move when in a crucial and difficult life transition. Cynthia is my first therapist and I am surprised how great the experience has been and it’s not even 2 months yet. I was even able to get insights from her in our first session. She is a great listener, responds quickly, and always checks in with you. I definitely recommend her.

Reviewed June 2021

I am amazed at BetterHelp's capability to select a therapist that seems perfect for me. Cynthia seems to know what I am going through and have the perfect questions to help me get to the root of the issues. Prior to therapy with Cynthia, I had a hard time really opening up 100%. So the kind of questions Cynthia gave me helped tremendously because it allowed for me to be transparent with myself. I noticed significant improvement in my moods and behavior within a week of therapy with Cynthia. I'm very busy so I love that I can message Cynthia any time during the day and get a same-day response. I wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia.

Reviewed June 2021

Cynthia is very receptive and supportive. I love how she is not judgmental and very neutral so we can focus on the core issues.

Reviewed May 2021

Cynthia is warm and kind. But perhaps more importantly, In just a couple of sessions, she has shown me how uncommonly incisive and insightful she is. This is not my first foray into talk therapy. I have had great and not-so-great therapists. She definitely lives among the former.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cynthia Cunningham offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cynthia Cunningham works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cynthia Cunningham speak?

Cynthia Cunningham speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cynthia Cunningham have?

Cynthia Cunningham has 27 years of experience.

Where is Cynthia Cunningham licensed to practice?

Cynthia Cunningham is licensed to practice in California.

Does Cynthia Cunningham accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cynthia Cunningham does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cynthia Cunningham offer?

Cynthia Cunningham offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Cynthia Cunningham?

Cynthia Cunningham can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cynthia Cunningham?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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