Patricia Cunningham, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 12 years in practice

Patricia Cunningham is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of professional counseling experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 5642 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1225422355 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Cunningham is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of professional counseling experience. She approaches sessions in a calm, down-to-earth way. Patricia aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

She focuses on practical skills that make day-to-day life easier. Conversations cover breathing and grounding ideas, ways to cope with panic, and strategies to reduce low mood. Patricia also helps people build confidence and get unstuck when motivation is low.

Background and approach

Many clients bring relationship stress, communication problems, or challenges related to caregiving and divorce. Patricia listens without judgment and helps identify small changes that add up. She works at a pace that feels manageable for each person.

Her background includes more than 20 years of experience working across cultures in different settings. That variety informs how she frames goals and tailors suggestions to fit each person’s life. Sessions are conversational and practical.

Patricia helps people practice new skills in real situations and checks in about what’s working. She encourages small steps toward greater self-love and forgiveness as part of healing. People who want straightforward guidance and steady support may find her style helpful.

The first step is a brief matching process and then scheduling a session based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-management skills to reduce episodes and regain calm. Another common focus is trauma-informed support that helps people process distressing events at a pace they can handle, while building coping tools to manage symptoms. These approaches suit issues like stress, depression, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made. The plan evolves based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send thoughts in the moment and fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to get consistent support without major travel or schedule changes.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, panic attacks, and loneliness.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on skill-building. Patricia focuses on small, doable changes and real-life practice.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years working with diverse cultures in various roles.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Tennessee and provides services connected to that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she can work with clients internationally.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working 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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