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Chrishane Cunningham, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Staff Therapist

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Pronouns: she, her, hers

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  Limited availability for new clients  

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Who: Individual adults & couples​

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Where: Virtual

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In network:

Aetna, BCBS / Blue Choice PPO, Cigna

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ccunningham@chicagocounselingcollective.com

About Me

I'm delighted to be part of the Chicago Counseling Collective team. After receiving my B.A. from Boston University in Psychology, I attended The Family Institute at Northwestern University for my M.A. in Counseling, specializing in working with children and adolescents. I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Fordham University in New York City. Along with children and adolescents, I treat across the lifespan working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with people of color, with particular attention to youth and Black mental health wellness.  

 

My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, including a mix of modalities attuned to my clients and their needs. My therapeutic work is centered upon cultural humility and empathy, and I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is integral to successful treatment. Overall, my therapeutic work is highly collaborative and I work diligently to help my clients achieve wellness. I view myself as a very encouraging and validating therapist and my goal is always to help my clients gain insight and make the changes they wish to see. 

Client Focus and Experience

I Work With:
  • BIPOC

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Undergraduate / graduate students

  • Young adults

  • Adults

  • Adolescents

  • Therapists

  • Couples

  • Families

 

Specializations:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • BIPOC mental health

  • Communication difficulties

  • Cultural/racial identity development

  • Depression

  • Family therapy and family-of-origin issues

  • Life transitions

  • Relationships

  • Self esteem / compassion

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Where I See Clients:
  • Virtual / Telehealth

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My Therapy Approach:

  • Psychodynamic

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • DBT and Mindfulness

  • Narrative

  • EclecticIntegrative

 

Licensure:

  • Illinois, 178.013532

 

Education:

  • PhD, counseling psychology, Fordham University (in progress, expected 2026)

  • MA, counseling, The Family Institute at Northwestern University

  • BA, psychology, Boston University

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