Lillian Cunningham

Lillian Cunningham is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to self-esteem and LGBT issues. Lillian listens carefully and works with each person to clarify what they hope to change. Her style is calm and direct. She begins by identifying goals and then builds a practical plan tailored to those goals. Sessions include talk therapy and evidence-informed techniques aimed at lowering distress and improving day-to-day functioning. Lillian draws from several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and EMDR. She mixes tools to meet the needs people bring into the room, focusing on what helps in everyday life. She also addresses related areas such as body image, abandonment concerns, sexuality, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues. Her background as a professor of psychology informs a clear, educational style that many people find helpful when learning new coping skills. Lillian practices in Florida and offers sessions in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options before booking to confirm what formats are currently offered.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take steps toward those values. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, stress, and issues around life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes to shift how someone feels. It often includes short homework tasks and skill practice between sessions to build new habits.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation paired with focused recall. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on how helpful it feels.

Session logistics and formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It also lets people fit sessions into busy days and continue work with a licensed professional when in-person visits are difficult.