
Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CAP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
900 Virginia Ave., Suite 7, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Let's Connect (772) 252-6231

I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Barry University. I am licensed in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor and certified by the Florida Certification Board as a Certified Addictions Professional. I am also trained EMDR trauma therapist by EMDRIA. Offer Immigration Evaluations and Substance Use Evaluations.
I am a firm believer in empowering individuals and families in managing a myriad of emotional, mental and spiritual dynamics often associated with overcoming substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. I work easily with adults, children and adolescents utilizing various counseling interventions and modalities: TF CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR.
I am the founder of Healing Waters Counseling, a private practice that specializes in grief and trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use and emotional and behavioral counseling such as PTSD, childhood disorders - ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and relationship issues, premarital and marriage counseling. Ongoing Stress Management groups on Thursdays 5-6 pm.- 5/11/2017.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham now - (772) 252-6231
Let's Connect (772) 252-6231

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- AvMed
- BayCare
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- E4Health
- EAP for CVS, Whole Foods, State of FL employees
- EAP for Martin Memorial Hospital employees
- ESP for Lawnwood Medical Center
- Florida Blue
- Health Advocate
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- MINES and Associates
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Resource for Living
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Out of Network

Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CAP
Email me or call with questions - (772) 252-6231
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH14456 Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham
- Attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, Graduated 2011
- Licensed by State of Florida / MH14456
- Certificate from Florida Certification Board (Addictions) CAP100023 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Drug Abuse
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spiritual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish-Speaking Therapist
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish-Speaking Therapist
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Wed 6:99 P.M. - 7:99 P.M.
Location
Healing Waters Counseling
900 Virginia Ave
Suite 7
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Email Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham about this group or call - (772) 252-6231
Healing Waters Counseling Men's Group

This group is led by a male and focuses upon emotional intelligence.
Expertise
Anger Management
Men's Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every other Sun, Tue 6:99 P.M. - 7:99 P.M.
Location
Healing Waters Counseling
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Email Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham about this group or call - (772) 252-6231
Parenting Skills Classes

Learn general parenting skills such as how to attend to your child and change misbehavior at home and school.
Expertise
Behavioral Issues
Parenting
School Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Wed
Location
900 Virginia Ave
Ste 7
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Email Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham about this group or call - (772) 252-6231
Location
Primary Location
Healing Waters Counseling
900 Virginia Ave.
Suite 7
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 252-6231Email me
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Phyllis Mccolister-Cunningham
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CAP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (772) 252-6231