Lillian Cunningham , LMHC

Lillian Cunningham is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to identity and self-worth. She works with clients who identify as LGBT and those seeking support around women's issues. Her approach aims to make therapy practical and understandable for everyday life.

She starts by listening closely to what matters most to each person. Then she and the client set clear goals and pick tools that fit those goals. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than big, sudden changes.

Lillian draws from several methods and chooses what fits each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She also includes acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take committed action.

For clients with trauma she may incorporate EMDR-informed strategies alongside talking therapies. The work moves at the client’s pace and pays attention to safety and stability before deeper processing begins.

With three decades of clinical and teaching experience, Lillian blends practical skills with a calm, steady presence. She aims to make sessions feel warm and nonjudgmental while keeping the focus on steps the client can try between meetings. Her Florida practice centers on helping people find clearer direction, stronger self-regard, and greater day-to-day balance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, depression, and questions about life purpose by teaching skills to notice thoughts and choose actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. EMDR-informed methods support processing of traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation along with talk-based work to reduce the emotional hold of past events.

Lillian treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss options, try methods gently, and adjust based on what the client reports is helpful. Goal setting and regular check-ins guide decisions about which techniques to keep using and which to change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and full conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.