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Christie Cunningham

Therapist(She/her)
7 years of experience
14 patients on Headway
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work from a Feminist Therapy perspective, in a way that seeks to minimize the power imbalance inherent in clinical settings, centers the client’s story in our work, recognizes that the client is the expert on their own life, and helps the client identify their own sources of power. I am an Autistic, transgender woman and I seek to create a safe, non-judgmental space to work through your obstacles and towards a more fulfilling life.

My approach to therapy

I work with adult clients using a mix of Existential, Narrative, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to try to help in various areas, including with Neurodivergent and Gender Affirming support, and support with depression and anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, sexual orientation issues, social and financial stress, and experiences of oppression. I have specific experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, artists/creatives, lawyers, and teachers.

What you can expect from me

The goal in my work is to help clients identify what would help them feel fulfilled in their lives, work through any obstacles that they are experiencing – both internal and external, and take steps towards those goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Transgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    171 Madison Avenue Suite 400
    New York, NY 10016