Briana Cunningham , LPC

Briana Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma - including physical, emotional, and sexual trauma - as well as issues related to self-esteem, grief, family dynamics, intimacy, eating concerns, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her clinical work blends general systems theory with Cognitive Behavioral approaches, allowing her to address both the patterns that develop within relationships and the thoughts and behaviors that sustain distress. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and other interventions to tailor work to individual needs and readiness for change. Cunningham emphasizes respect, compassion, and empathy as cornerstones of the therapeutic process, creating a supportive environment intended to help people move toward realistic goals at a manageable pace.

She provides services in English and holds licensure in Arkansas as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice focuses on meeting clients where they are and applying practical strategies alongside deeper exploration to promote healing and growth.

Integrating CBT and Motivational Interviewing in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It typically involves practical skills and exercises that help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving coping strategies and daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach that helps people explore their own motivations for change. It is often useful for addressing ambivalence around goals like reducing substance use, improving health behaviors, or committing to relationship or lifestyle changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. A licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adapt techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other interventions to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access therapists from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions.