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Poletta Cunningham

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been working in Mental Health for more than 17 years. I realized very early in my career that I wanted to be vessel in the healing of others. I pride myself on true social work values, which includes integrity, ethical practices, and quality services. I have specialized certification and training in trauma and a long work history of family systems work. Remember that life is a journey, you get to decide our own path!

My approach to therapy

I use a very warm but direct approach. I cater therapy to your personality and your goals. I have a strong emphasis on accountability. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that are aligned with your current symptoms/issues that will promote long term success.

What you can expect from me

My hope is that you get to experience the passion that I have for this profession. My goal is to have you leave better than the person that arrived. You Got This!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Johnson C. Smith University, Bachelor of Science at The University of South Carolina
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Structural Family, Strength-Based, Experiential, Behavior Modification, Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    603 Cox Road B
    Gastonia, NC 28054