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Biography
Whitney Cunningham is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in addiction, dual diagnosis, codependency, and depression. With several years of experience across inpatient, emergency, and community-based settings, Whitney brings a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach to her work. She incorporates evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, and she completed specialized training at the Beck Institute in CBT for addiction. Whitney’s clinical lens is shaped by her background in multicultural family systems and a strong commitment to holistic wellness.
Clients appreciate Whitney’s grounded, empowering presence and her emphasis on education and self-actualization. She is passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including veterans, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ clients, and those navigating chronic illness or trauma recovery. Whitney creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can reconnect with their strengths and move toward lasting change. Outside of therapy, she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and collecting refrigerator magnets from her adventures around the world.
Brightside offerings
TherapySuicide PreventionTeen TherapyIOP Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
AddictionAlcohol Use DisorderCodependencyDepressionDual Diagnosis
African AmericanAsian and Pacific Islander Diasporic CulturesBicultural / Multicultural PeopleCaribbean CulturesChristianityDiasporic or Black CultureJehovah's Witnesses
Community & allyship
BIPOCChronic IllnessImmigrantsLGBTQ+Men's Mental HealthNeurodiversityPeople with DisabilitiesRefugeesSingle MothersSurvivors of Trauma and AbuseVeteransWomen
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