Tracy L. Cunningham, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social worker

My approach with clients is genuine, empathetic, and energetic. I believe that healing comes from allowing clients to share their stories of personal struggles and talk openly without fear of being judged. I help my clients to improve their lives while at the same time increasing their knowledge of available resources and challenge the existing stereotypes related to mental illness.

Lead Therapist

As Lead Therapist, I also oversee the daily operations of our clinical team by  providing support and guidance to all therapists on our staff.

Areas of Expertise:

• Adjustment disorders
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorders
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Mood and thought disorders
• Psychotic disorders

Credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Psychology from Eastern Illinois University
• Master’s Degree, Social Work from Governors’ State University

Therapy Approaches:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Solution-focused therapy
• Strengths-based therapy
• Client-centered therapy
• Systems focused therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Mindfulness

Experience:

• 20+ years of experience
• Experience completing mental health assessments, crisis interventions, and psychotherapy (individual and group)
• Worked in residential, prison/corrections, and hospitals, including emergency rooms, inpatient units, and intensive outpatient programs

Services:

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy

Hobbies:

• Spending time with all my nieces and nephews
• Growing my own herb garden in the summer and cooking new dishes
• Relaxing by the pool with a good book in the summer