Therapist in Long Beach, California Colleen Cunniff, Therapist

Colleen Cunniff, LMFT, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in California navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. Specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, Colleen works with children, adolescents, and adults to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Her approach fosters resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth, creating a supportive space where clients can explore their struggles and build meaningful change. Colleen provides care to individuals and families across the state, offering personalized therapeutic solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Colleen is particularly passionate about addressing ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and women’s issues. She works closely with children and adolescents to help them develop essential coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build positive relationships. For women, Colleen provides tailored support for life transitions, postpartum depression, and anxiety, creating a nurturing space to explore their experiences and achieve balance. Her expertise in these areas allows her to help clients overcome obstacles and regain a sense of control and well-being.
Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, Colleen tailors her interventions to suit the needs of each individual or family. She is skilled in family therapy, helping to strengthen communication and resolve conflicts within familial relationships. Colleen also serves individuals on the autism spectrum, offering compassionate and effective strategies to navigate their unique challenges. In addition, her work extends to helping clients manage grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and sleep disorders, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health concerns.
Outside of her professional work, Colleen enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and crocheting. These personal passions reflect her commitment to balance and well-being, values she incorporates into her therapeutic practice.