Dr. Cunningham is an integrated clinician, meaning her approach is shaped by what will actually support your progress in therapy.
Her style may shift between therapist, coach, or teacher, with clear boundaries that keep the work focused and effective.
Her work is rooted in:
• CBT
• DBT
• Trauma-informed care
• Mindfulness
• Faith-based therapy
She provides care that is culturally aware with the grounded understanding of different lived experiences.
Her focus is supporting clients to move from insight into action - so they’re justly understanding their patterns and actually interrupting them.
Outside of sessions, she enjoys singing, creative writing, playing sports, lifting weights, and traveling.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
CT LMFT 27.001594
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Norja 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.
Dr Cunningham makes me feel genuinely understood and heard.
Written on Oct 21, 2026 after therapy with Norja for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Cunningham is excellent! She listens and has taught me to look at things with a different lens. By spending dedicated time talking with her I have learned to value myself rather than only valuing how I can help and take care of others.
Written on Oct 12, 2026 after therapy with Norja for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Cunningham really understands me and what I’m going through. She is always providing great support systems in place to help my partner and I build our relationship.
Written on Sep 18, 2026 after therapy with Norja for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Cunningham is AMAZING and has been so helpful in my personal journey. She has helped me discover things about myself that I did not realize. I highly recommend her and support her as an therapist! She is great!!
Written on Aug 13, 2026 after therapy with Norja for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is the best!
Written on Jun 12, 2026 after therapy with Norja for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders