Brandy Cunningham, LCSW

Brandy Cunningham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people move forward. She brings 20 years of experience and a focus on clear tools that address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

She works with adults and older adults facing life changes and loss. She helps people sort through painful feelings after a loved one’s death or illness, after relationship breakups, or when mood symptoms make daily life harder.

Her approach emphasizes understanding patterns that keep people stuck. Brandy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try small changes that lead to relief. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods to strengthen relationships with self and others.

Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Conversations explore what matters most to the client, then build small, doable steps. Brandy listens for strengths and helps people apply them to real situations, like managing panic, coping with grief, or improving communication.

She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to clarify goals and keep progress moving. Over time the aim is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better coping skills that fit each person’s everyday life.

Approaches that fit your life, delivered online

Brandy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. She also draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect emotions and closeness, which can help with intimacy-related struggles and grief.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so the work fits daily life and real priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone can be easier when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or shorter conversations between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.