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
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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