Hello my name is Michelle Cunningham, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. I've worked in many different settings with individuals who have had a variety of personal challenges such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse and more. Over the past 10 years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles. I believe we can all grow through the challenging experiences within our life by increasing our self-awareness. Sometimes a person, one who isn't in our immediate circle, can offer a perspective or additional support, that give us movement on a difficult situation when we are at loss. It would be my privilege to assist you in that growth process . I will work with you by assist you to overcome challenges in life by working with you to develop healthier coping mechanisms and thought processes.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.016566