Dr. Donna Cunningham
Practical CBT strategies for everyday challenges
LPCC Ohio
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About Donna
Dr. Donna Cunningham brings 17 years of clinical experience as an Ohio-licensed therapist focusing on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
She emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies that help clients identify patterns, test new ways of thinking, and develop skills for managing difficult emotions and situations. Her style blends clear, goal-oriented work with empathic support, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer options and improved daily functioning.
Dr. Cunningham uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients break down problems into manageable steps, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors between sessions.
She partners with each person to tailor interventions to their circumstances and values. Clients can expect a respectful, collaborative process that honors personal strengths and individual experiences.
Dr. Cunningham aims to make therapy a practical tool for navigating transitions, coping with loss, and reducing persistent stress or depressive symptoms while building sustainable skills for long-term well-being.
CBT-based approaches and flexible online care
This practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing emotions and behaviors. CBT involves setting clear goals, testing new ways of thinking, and practicing strategies between sessions to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and grief.Dr. Cunningham emphasizes a collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to find the best therapeutic fit. She will explore client goals, preferences, and life context to tailor interventions and adjust techniques as needed, making recommendations that align with each person's priorities.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These formats make scheduling more adaptable around work, family, and daily obligations while preserving opportunities for regular contact, skill practice, and progress monitoring with a licensed professional.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English