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Dr. Norja Cunningham, LMFT

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Norja

Dr. Norja Cunningham offers therapy for people navigating relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She begins by identifying what a client needs most and adapts her role to fit the moment, sometimes acting as a therapist, coach, or teacher while keeping clear boundaries to maintain focused progress. Her practice emphasizes moving from insight into action so clients can recognize their patterns and make concrete changes.

With 21 years of clinical experience and an LMFT credential (CT LMFT 27.001594), Dr. Cunningham blends evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with acceptance-oriented and existential perspectives.

She brings trauma-informed awareness and cultural sensitivity to her work, acknowledging varied lived experiences and integrating mindfulness and, when relevant, faith-informed resources. Outside the therapy room she enjoys singing, creative writing, playing sports, weightlifting, and travel, interests that inform a well-rounded, relatable therapeutic presence.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care



Dr. Cunningham commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, workplace issues, and mood difficulties. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness to foster psychological flexibility, supporting clients who are coping with grief, life changes, or long-standing avoidance patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session, then adapts techniques over time so the treatment aligns with each person’s needs and priorities.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how and when people engage in care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during busy schedules or life transitions and allow therapists to use the same evidence-based tools through remote sessions to support real-world change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Cunningham commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship trouble, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrated and flexible, shifting between therapist, coach, or teacher roles to keep work focused and actionable while maintaining clear boundaries.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 21 years of experience and emphasizes trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and helping clients move from insight into practical change.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CT LMFT 27.001594 and practices in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in multiple languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with her?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English