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Lillian Cunningham, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- ACT informed
- Trauma support
About Lillian
Lillian Cunningham is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to sexual orientation. She also focuses on concerns such as self-esteem, body image, abandonment, life purpose, and women's issues.
She uses practical, goal-focused methods to clarify what a person wants to change. Sessions center on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing different ways of responding. Lillian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to shape treatment plans.
Her background includes long experience as a practicing psychotherapist and time as a professor of psychology. That mix means she balances up-to-date clinical approaches with straightforward teaching about how skills work in daily life. She prefers clear steps over abstract talk.
In sessions she helps people set concrete goals and practises skills together. That can include learning new ways to respond to anxious thoughts, building routines that reduce stress, or processing painful memories with techniques suited to trauma. She adapts the pace to what an individual can use right now.
People who reach out will complete an initial match process and then schedule a first session. Lillian explains options and next steps so people know what to expect when they begin work on their concerns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people make small behavior changes that align with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and provides practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so a person can name their goals and make choices that fit their life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lillian collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and pace. She explains options, tries specific techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a weekday routine, having shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. The biography does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. The focus remains on concrete skills, thought work, and trauma-informed techniques that can be practiced between appointments to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Other focuses include self-esteem, body image, abandonment, life purpose, sexuality, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked as a professor of psychology.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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