I am a New York based therapist and advocate. More info is available at www.christieacunningham.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lpjstbqxas2qToday is the Centennial of the birth of Malcolm X - I wanted to post a quote that feels appropriate for the current times (many of his quotes are still very relevant) #MalcolmX19 May 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjstbqxas2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3logtc3y5lc2vaje.io/9za9j5 https://aje.io/9za9j505 May 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3logtc3y5lc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lmxguewgws25https://christieacunningham.com/2025/04/16/survival-guide-for-current-socio-political-challenges/16 Apr 2025 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmxguewgws25https://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3llylmi6kps22“Narrative Therapy” is part of my mix of therapy approaches – I use it to explore a client’s individual narratives or stories (how they interpret the events of their lives) – particularly the “unhelpful” ones - as a way of taking power away from them #mentalhealth #therapy #narrativetherapy04 Apr 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3llylmi6kps22https://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3llokffwxak26#transgender31 Mar 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3llokffwxak26https://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3ll7wf2bzc22n“Narrative Therapy” is part of my mix of therapy approaches – I use it to explore a client’s individual narratives or stories (how they interpret the events of the their lives) – particularly the “unhelpful” ones - as a way of taking power away from them #mentalhealth #therapy #narrativetherapy25 Mar 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7wf2bzc22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lksw5ray3c2lI compiled this list of Health, Legal and Political resources for trans and non-binary people and allies which I will periodically update and distribute. #transgender #nonbinary #transrights https://christieacunningham.com/resources-for-transgender-non-binary-individuals/20 Mar 2025 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksw5ray3c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lklcmmxcfc2k17 Mar 2025 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklcmmxcfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lk7677wqn22s“Narrative Therapy” is part of my mix of therapy approaches – I use it to explore a client’s individual narratives or stories – particularly the “unhelpful” ones as a way of taking power away from them and helping the person become more active in their choice-making process #therapy #mentalhealth12 Mar 2025 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7677wqn22shttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lk4jqmfvrk2tDo you experience gender dysphoria? Therapy can offer a safe space to explore your identity, process emotions, and build to your authentic self. Whether you're navigating social pressures, personal uncertainty, or a transition, support is available. #GenderAffirmingCare #mentalhealth #therapy11 Mar 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4jqmfvrk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3ljdgxgcsbc2d01 Mar 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdgxgcsbc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lizb3oas3s2dHappiness is a mood or a feeling, not a permanent state. The goal of therapy – in my view – is to help the client live a fulfilling, meaningful life, from which happiness can flow. If this sounds like a good approach to you, feel free to reach out for a free consultation #mentalhealth #therapy25 Feb 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizb3oas3s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3limxrw2pcs2wHere is my 2nd of 4 videos on core principles of #feministherapy - this one is about reducing traditional power imbalances in #therapy If you or anyone you know is interested, I have open sessions available and am happy to have a free, 15-minute consultation to discuss therapy youtu.be/rdXkGErVptk https://youtu.be/rdXkGErVptk20 Feb 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3limxrw2pcs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3likkagx2kc2gThis is the first of four videos on 4 of the core elements of Feminist Therapy - today's topic is "The Personal is Political" If you are interested in this approach you can find more about my therapy practice at the website in my bio https://youtu.be/Ul0cEJq6IJ0?si=nz6dvrnoO9wqbkDZ19 Feb 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3likkagx2kc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3likcoo5dak2iI am a day late with this but wanted to share it in honor of Audre Lorde's birthday (2/18) #audrelorde19 Feb 2025 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3likcoo5dak2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lii3xy3hjs2iI am a licensed therapist in New York (LCSW), and I currently have a number of open, remote session times available if you or someone you know is looking to start therapy. www.christieacunningham.com https://www.christieacunningham.com18 Feb 2025 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lii3xy3hjs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lhwa7t3cfs2s“Committed Action” is taking tangible steps that you can take towards what is meaningful to you. We work to identify what those are and how you can implement them. If this sounds like something that would help you, contact me for a free, 15-minute consultation (info in profile). #therapy11 Feb 2025 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwa7t3cfs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lho4jge5z22haje.io/i2ke0q https://aje.io/i2ke0q08 Feb 2025 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lho4jge5z22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lhjjm5arms2sIn person-centered therapy my role includes (1) helping clients explore their decision-making process, are they mindful and based on who the client wants to be, or are they avoidant? and (2) helping them identify what is meaningful and fulfilling to them #mentalhealth #therapy #personcenteredtherapy06 Feb 2025 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjjm5arms2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lheaakhy2c2o“The Personal is Political” is a term used within #Feministtherapy (and intersectional feminism) to describe the connection between personal experience and larger social and political structures and how that can impact a person's #mentalhealth04 Feb 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lheaakhy2c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cactherapy.bsky.social/post/3lggadr5kr22wI use Narrative Therapy to explore a client’s individual narratives or stories – particularly the unhelpful ones - as a way of taking power away from them and helping the person become more active in their choice-making process #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #narrativetherapy23 Jan 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:6i3s5azfzmy2teicjig5tp3b/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggadr5kr22w