Hi there! My name is Carman Cunningham and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LiSW-S) in the state of Ohio.
Finding the right therapist is not easy, but it is one of the most important choices you will make in your therapeutic journey. My clients often say they feel a sense of connection and trust when working with me. Through developing a trusting relationship and safe environment we will be able to genuinely explore the issues that are coming up for you. I will provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for mindful exploration of your thoughts and feelings that may be influencing your response to events and others in your environment. Our sessions will include processing life events, exploring thought patterns, and learning tools to increase awareness of your own needs, and healthy ways to meet those needs.
I love working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I practice compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I understand that mental illness does not take into account your age, finances, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, race, culture, gender, etc. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood throughout the therapeutic process.
My work is driven by the idea that individuals can lead a healthy productive, satisfying life. I am passionate about helping clients discover what it is you need in the present moment to move forward and bring peace and happiness into their lives. I enjoy working with adults, caregivers (including medical staff/first responders), and children. I provide services in the areas of; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, phase of life problems, family conflict, self-esteem, vocational stress, child/adult trauma, addiction, adjustment issues, anger issues, and parenting (including foster care/adoption and fertility issues). I work with individuals and couples (straight and LGBTQ). I incorporate different modality of therapy to help you achieve your goals and outcomes.
Please know you do not have to do this alone. Sometimes we all need a little assistance with navigating life's issues. I am here to help you find your journey to wellness and growth. Remember, every day is a good day to spend time caring for yourself. Being vulnerable is hard, but in the right setting, vulnerability is the catalyst for real and lasting change. If you have been struggling and realize what you've been doing is not working, please know I am here to support and empower change.
I look forward to walking side-by-side as you start on your journey of exploration and healing.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carman 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.
Carman is great at recognizing my strengths and helping me reach my goals. She has helped me work through trauma, depression, and anxiety, and has helped me remember the important things when I've been at a low point. My relationship with my family has also improved with her help. I'm happy to have worked through my PTSD with Carman, I'm very grateful!
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Carman for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Carman gives me insightful things I hadn't thought about. She's not judgmental at all and thinks about how best to help you in your time of need.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Carman for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching