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Dr. Donna Cunningham, LPCC
Ohio
Dr. Donna Cunningham, LPCC - Stress and mood-focused therapist
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and parenting
About Donna
Dr. Donna Cunningham is an Ohio LPCC with 17 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, and life changes. She presents as a practical, problem-focused clinician who works with individuals to identify what is most pressing and workable right now.
Her sessions use straightforward talk and active techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She checks what is and isn’t helpful, then suggests small experiments to test different ways of responding. People leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings and a plan for tracking progress.
Donna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She uses that map to spot patterns that keep problems going and to build step-by-step changes. Sessions also include skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day routines.
She aims for concrete, measurable goals rather than open-ended discussion. Expect focused agenda setting, skill practice in session, and simple homework designed to fit into a busy week. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can be adjusted.
Donna works in Ohio and provides services in English. People considering therapy are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking so they know how to schedule and connect.
How CBT and structured approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Cunningham uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more accurate, workable thinking. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, skill practice in session, and homework to test new responses in daily life.She emphasizes concrete behavior changes and short experiments. That can include tracking mood and activity, testing new ways to respond to stress, and rehearsing coping skills during the session. These tasks are chosen to address anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting stress in practical terms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will review goals, try methods that fit the person’s situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and weekly life demands guide which techniques are used.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which many find helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to create step-by-step changes people can test between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 17 years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC in Ohio and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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