- Stress and anxiety
- Career and direction
- Family conflict
About Shaun
Shaun Cunningham is an LMHP licensed mental health professional in Nebraska with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health. Shaun helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, ADHD challenges, and problems with sleep, anger, or self-esteem.
She uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills for day-to-day coping, and understanding patterns that get in the way of feeling competent or motivated. Shaun integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, behaviors, and moment-to-moment awareness.
Shaun also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how early relationships and family of origin issues shape current reactions. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change - for example with addictions, career moves, or relationship choices. Her approach aims to make goals manageable and concrete rather than vague or overwhelming.
She has experience helping people work through family conflict, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, abandonment concerns, and the fallout of divorce or separation. First responder stress, compassion fatigue, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters are also within her background.
Sessions are conversational and focused. People can expect to leave with at least one small, practical step to try between meetings. Shaun works in English and practices in Nebraska as an LMHP.
How Shaun integrates psychodynamic, CBT and mindfulness online
Shaun commonly blends client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness work. Client-centered work means the therapist prioritizes the person’s concerns and reflects what matters most to them to build clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Shaun will talk with the client about their goals, what has or hasn’t worked before, and personal preferences. Together they pick approaches and practical steps to try, then adjust those choices over time based on what helps most.
The practical benefit of remote work is fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact formats available. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also shift focus between skill practice, problem solving, and deeper reflection depending on the session length and what the client needs that week.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Shaun uses conversational, practical work that combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to clarify values and next steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional working with a range of adult concerns and life transitions.
Where is Shaun licensed and practicing?
She is an LMHP practicing in Nebraska.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.