Gloria Cullinane

Calm, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LMFT California

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Gloria

Gloria Cullinane is a California-licensed LMFT with four decades of clinical experience who blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-focused and emotion-oriented techniques to help clients examine thought patterns, deepen emotional awareness, and develop skills for more effective coping. Her work often addresses life transitions and recurring interpersonal patterns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems, and midlife concerns.

Gloria also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, body image and self-worth issues, financial anxiety, and challenges around forgiveness, guilt, or impulsivity. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and skill development so clients can build more resilient responses to difficult situations.

Over a long career Gloria has combined client-centered listening with structured interventions like CBT and elements of DBT and EFT to tailor care to each person’s needs. She practices in California and offers services in English, focusing on practical strategies for mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and purpose-driven life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Gloria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical exercises that address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early bonds influence current relationships, which can be especially useful for issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gloria works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. She blends structured skill-building with empathetic listening so clients can try different strategies and select what feels most effective for them.

Online therapy sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they support a range of communication styles from real-time conversation to message-based check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

Gloria assists with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, and depression, along with related areas like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and Emotionally-Focused methods to balance empathy with practical tools.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life-transition concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 21306 and provides services from that state.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients and conducts her practice within California for English-speaking clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English