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Brandy Cunningham, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - grief and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Grief support
- Adult clients
About Brandy
Brandy Cunningham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Arkansas and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Brandy also supports people facing life changes and mood concerns.
She uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often look at what triggers strong emotions and what small changes could reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to help people test out different ways of thinking and behaving.
Brandy also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships affect current patterns. Client-centered methods guide how she listens and helps people find their own answers. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when someone wants step-by-step plans or is unsure about changing a behavior.
She works with adults and older adults who are processing grief, loss, illness in a loved one, or the end of a relationship. Brandy supports people managing depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, and post-traumatic stress related to trauma and abuse. She addresses family problems, communication struggles, codependency, caregiver stress, and issues around control and trust.
People who meet with her will talk through feelings, try new coping skills, and set concrete short-term goals. She encourages practical steps that fit daily life and checks progress as therapy continues.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and experiment with different responses. CBT helps people break down problems into small, testable steps and build skills for managing anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationship experiences shape current reactions. This approach can help people understand patterns in close relationships and work on trust and communication issues. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds during sessions, focusing on the person’s perspective and goals. Combined, these methods aim to create clear short-term goals and practical exercises to try between meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean emphasizing CBT exercises one week and focusing on attachment patterns the next. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. If you want specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and less time spent commuting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and stress tied to life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. Sessions focus on testing new responses and tracking what helps.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in mental health and counseling settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an AR LCSW license and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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