Cynthia Cunningham
Recovery-informed therapy for relationships and addiction
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About
Cynthia Cunningham has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California for more than 27 years. She brings lived experience to her clinical work, including 35 years of sobriety and personal recovery from co-dependency and love addiction, which inform her empathetic, practical approach.
She supports clients who want to make meaningful changes, offering guidance to stop loving someone who does not love them back and to begin prioritizing self-respect. For those who struggle to set boundaries, she teaches how to say no in a kind way and mean it.
Cynthia’s clinical focus includes addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy to help clients pursue the changes they want to make. Clients remain in control of their therapy and decide the direction of their work together.
Having been in the client’s chair herself, Cynthia understands the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers to accompany people on that journey. She invites those ready to take the first step to reach out and would be honored to work with them.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 27
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Anger, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Stress, Anxiety, Vaping, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 34049
- NPI Number: 1275798241
- License: LMFT (California) #34049 exp 2026-11-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with their therapist in the format that fits best for them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety of options can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.
Each therapist available is a licensed professional, and clients may choose to switch providers at any time if they prefer a different fit. Online therapy can offer an accessible path to support for many common mental health and relationship concerns.
How much experience does Cynthia Cunningham have?
Cynthia Cunningham has 27 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Cynthia Cunningham a licensed therapist?
Yes, Cynthia Cunningham is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California.
In which languages does Cynthia Cunningham provide therapy?
Cynthia Cunningham provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Cunningham located?
Cynthia Cunningham is located in California.
How can I work with Cynthia Cunningham as my therapist?
Clients can work with Cynthia Cunningham through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Cunningham cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with Cynthia. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.