Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Timothy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Timothy
Timothy Cunningham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage anger and related struggles like stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and depression. He uses straightforward tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day coping. Timothy keeps language simple and practical in sessions so parents and busy people can follow along easily.
He focuses on what is happening now and what gets in the way of feeling better.
Background and approach
Sessions often include identifying personal strengths, developing clearer communication, and building routines that support better sleep and mood. He also addresses relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, and challenges tied to parenting or fatherhood. Timothy draws from several well-known methods, including client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
He blends these with narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try new ways of responding. The result is a mix of practical skills and time to reflect on deeper issues. Over seven years of work in California give him experience with grief, career transitions, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, and impulsivity. Sessions are offered in English and adapt to each person's goals and schedule. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and specific coping strategies to practice between sessions.
Timothy aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to having clearer options and better self-control.
What Timothy works with
Everything Timothy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Timothy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Timothy lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online work and coping
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions for issues like anger, relationship strain, or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by teaching step-by-step tools to manage reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test what helps most and adjusts methods based on goals and preferences. That way sessions stay focused on concrete change while still allowing time to understand deeper patterns.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins and day-to-day support between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work breaks, childcare routines, or other busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Timothy
What concerns does Timothy commonly address?
He supports people facing anger, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and direct, mixing skill-building with time to reflect. He focuses on small, usable strategies and clearer communication.
What background and experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working in California with a range of concerns including social anxiety, attachment issues, and grief.
What credential does Timothy hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats does he use for online work?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.