- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Shaun
Shaun Cunningham is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with 25 years of experience practicing in Nebraska. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addiction, grief, sleep trouble, anger, low self-esteem, and career or life-change challenges. Shaun also supports clients dealing with parenting strain, family conflict, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on what the client wants to change. Shaun listens to current struggles, helps identify patterns, and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions. She draws from several therapy methods to match the moment and goal.
Shaun often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She brings client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s priorities. Mindfulness exercises are used to settle agitation and increase present-moment awareness.
She also integrates motivational interviewing when clients face addiction or readiness issues. Psychodynamic ideas are used sometimes to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. The focus is on practical understanding rather than labels.
Shaun’s background across many concerns means she can shift approaches as needs change. People come for help with anger that shows up at work or home, resentment that builds over time, or stress that leads to sleepless nights. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with steps that can be tried between sessions.
How Shaun Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Shaun commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger or anxiety. It is useful for workplace frustration, interpersonal conflict, and sleep-related worry. Mindfulness Therapy uses short exercises in breathing and awareness to reduce reactivity and help notice triggers before they escalate.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client. That approach means the therapist follows the client’s priorities, listens for patterns, and helps set practical goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; Shaun works with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method up front.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, with shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also allow someone to use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or to choose a session time that fits a work break. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to practical goals and daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does Shaun address?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper, ongoing resentment, or stress-related irritability. Anger is listed alongside other concerns like relationship strain and sleep problems.
How would you describe Shaun's therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-focused approach. Sessions look at current problems, identify patterns, and try concrete steps between sessions.
What is Shaun's clinical background?
Shaun has 25 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. She has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where does Shaun practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Nebraska and holds the LMHP credential with NE LMHP designation.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.