- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Shaun
Shaun Cunningham is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, grief, sleep trouble, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Shaun keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. From there she offers evidence-informed tools and space to try new ways of handling things. Sessions are conversational rather than scripted.
Her background includes long experience helping adults manage family of origin problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and the ripple effects of divorce and separation. She also works with people dealing with abandonment, codependency, control issues, and forgiveness. First responder stresses and compassion fatigue are among other areas she addresses.
Therapy with Shaun often blends short-term, goal-focused work and deeper reflection about patterns that repeat over time. She uses methods such as client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas where useful. The mix depends on what a person needs that week.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps people can use right away. That might mean changing how someone talks to themselves, practicing calming skills for sleep and anxiety, setting limits with family members, or sorting next steps around career decisions. Shaun aims to help people build clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
How Shaun uses common approaches in online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps people feel understood and clarifies personal goals so practical change can begin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviors together and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy adds attention skills and brief practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which is helpful for stress, anger, and sleep troubles.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Shaun treats approach selection as a collaborative conversation. She will talk with each person about goals and try different techniques to see what fits, adjusting the plan as needs and preferences evolve.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when days are hectic. It can also allow people to practice CBT exercises and mindfulness skills between appointments, making weekly progress more practical and concrete.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, addictions, grief, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Shaun listens, helps identify patterns, and then introduces tools such as mindfulness and cognitive strategies to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHP licensed in Nebraska and practices there.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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