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Online therapist

Alicia Cunningham

Compassionate, practical mental health support

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alicia

Alicia Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and many relationship and life transition issues. She speaks plainly and offers steady guidance when life feels overwhelming. Alicia emphasizes respect and acceptance from the start and treats each person as capable of change.

In session she helps clients rebuild confidence, sort through difficult emotions, and learn practical coping skills.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters to the individual - daily struggles, self worth, sleeping or anger problems, or challenges at work or in intimate connections. She uses straightforward talk and steady listening rather than jargon. Alicia draws on several therapy methods to meet real-world problems.

She may use cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and move forward, and attachment-based ideas to understand patterns in relationships. These approaches are used in ways that make sense for each person she sees.

With ten years of experience, Alicia aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can set goals and practice new skills. She explains options clearly and works at a pace that fits the person’s needs. If a client wants coaching around career or help coping with major life changes, she includes practical steps alongside emotional work.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches to healing you can use online

Alicia often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values. ACT emphasizes accepting hard feelings while moving toward chosen goals, which can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation issues.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT breaks problems into clear steps so clients can practice new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work when relationship patterns are part of the struggle; it helps people see how past bonds shape current reactions and learn different ways to connect.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging lets people stay connected between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and try approaches consistently over time.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alicia focus on?
Alicia works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, and related issues such as self esteem, anger, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens without judgment and helps people set clear, doable steps toward their goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of experience in counseling work. That experience informs practical strategies and steady support during sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Missouri LPC number MO LPC 2017041097 and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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