About Laura Cunningham LCSW

Do you struggle with how you feel about your body?  Do you feel like your thoughts are racing at a million miles a minute?  Do you feel like you're not enough?

Do you want to feel more confident, more worthy?

I'm here to help you find peace and feel empowered.   

My mission is to create a boutique psychotherapy practice for women with eating disorders and ADHD to heal and grow by helping them feel more worthy and empowered.

Body Inclusive Care

I recognize that people can be healthy at many different weights and am body inclusive

Collaboration

I collaborate with outside providers to assure a holistic approach

Partnership

I believe a relationship between a therapist and a client is a partnership, both of whom are on the same level

Your Choice

I believe the client is the expert on their life, and that they have choices

A Practical Approach

I help clients reframe thoughts and manage difficult emotions so they can make necessary changes

Comprehensive Care

I create a treatment plan for each client, tailored to their individual needs

Concierge Billing

I have partnered with Mentaya and will submit out of network claims to your insurance on your behalf.  You can check your out of network benefits here

I look at multiple factors contributing to eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, and depression, including:

• Trauma
• Relationships
• Life transitions
• Confidence and self worth
• Perfectionism
• People pleasing

I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)., incorporating psychodynamic, feminist, and relational techniques. 

i believe a multifaceted approach is necessary in treating the complexities of eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and depression.  

When working with couples, I use a relational approach and the Gottman Method and encourage couples to put the relationship first.  I encourage each person to focus on the element of the relationship rather than one person or the other.  I believe working through conflict can help strengthen the relationship.  We can help you find the spark in your relationship again and create shared meaning.

Education

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, MSW

Experience

4+ years of experience treating eating disorders at the inpatient, PHP/IOP level of care

Group Experience 

DBT Skills groups for Eating Disorders

Body Image groups for Teens and Adults

Certifications

TEAM CBT Level 1- in progress

The Feeling Good Institute

The Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 

April 2025

The Gottman Institute

Trainings

Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Training for OCD

April 2025

Cognitive Behavior Institute

When I'm not seeing you for therapy, I enjoy listening to audiobooks and podcasts, listening to music. creating content, spending time at the beach or the pool, and taking a fitness class.