About Norja

Dr. Norja Cunningham helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She works in ways that are direct and practical, helping clients notice patterns and then try different steps to change them.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, with language that is simple and concrete. With 21 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, she draws from several well-known therapy methods to match the work to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Sessions may include learning new skills for managing anxiety, experimenting with small behavior changes, or talking through grief, identity, or relationship struggles. Dr. Cunningham often shifts roles in the room - sometimes guiding like a coach, sometimes listening like a counselor, sometimes teaching a new skill.

That flexibility helps people move from understanding their patterns to interrupting them in everyday life. She pays attention to how culture and life experience shape what someone brings to therapy. That means she aims to offer care that fits the person sitting across from her, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys singing, creative writing, sports, weight training, and travel. Those interests inform a practical and active style of therapy focused on real-world change.

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters most to them and take small, values-based steps despite hard thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and for people who feel stuck and want clearer direction.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on warm, nonjudgmental listening and reflection. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they sort out identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress, with clear exercises you can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods based on what helps most. Sessions often combine elements of different approaches so work feels tailored rather than rigid.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets you work face-to-face for skills practice, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text are handy for brief check-ins or when typing helps you express yourself. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try approaches consistently over time.

Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, stress, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Therapy blends practical skill-teaching with reflective conversation. Approaches shift between coaching, teaching, and client-centered listening to fit the task at hand.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and uses an integrated approach to help clients move from insight into action.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist listed as LMFT and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer different ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
21 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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