Briana Cunningham, LPC

Briana Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has supported people working through anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and a range of trauma including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Her practice also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, self-esteem concerns, family dynamics, and life transitions.

She emphasizes a respectful, compassionate, and empathetic environment to help facilitate meaningful change. Drawing on a systems perspective alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, she tailors interventions to meet each person's unique needs and goals. These approaches are used to identify patterns, build practical coping skills, and strengthen motivation for change when needed.

Recognizing that taking the first step can feel difficult, Briana offers steady support for those ready to begin the process of healing and growth. She works collaboratively to clarify priorities and to create an individualized path forward. Briana brings experience and a client-centered approach to help people move toward greater wellbeing and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping by helping clients develop clearer perspectives and action steps.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and strengthen their own motivation. It is particularly useful when someone is weighing options about behavior change, such as with addictions or lifestyle shifts, and benefits clients who want a supportive, nonjudgmental process.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Briana collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from varied locations. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and convenient while maintaining continuity of care with experienced therapists.