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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
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Sara Cunningham

Psychologist, PhD

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4 Endorsed
15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110
Let's Connect (518) 510-3100
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Sara (she/her) specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with diverse cultural backgrounds and identities. She particularly enjoys working with university students and young adults. Her specializations include providing neurodivergent-affirming therapies for executive function concerns and related disorders (e.g., ADHD, Autism). She further specializes in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and relationship concerns.
Sara aims to promote understanding, healing and change through a client-centered and strengths-based approach to psychotherapy that includes DBT, ACT, psychodynamic/insight-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She strives to embody cultural humility, curiosity, and openness in her therapeutic stance.
Sara works with adolescents, young adults, and adults at MindWell Psychology's Albany location (in Latham, NY). If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment, please visit the MindWell Center's website. We can answer your questions and get you started on your way to feeling better!
Call or Sara Cunningham now for a free 15 minute consultation - (518) 510-3100

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

MindWell Psychology, LLP

15 Cornell Road

Latham, NY 12110 map

(518) 510-3100

MindWell Psychology, LLP

950 Danby Road

Suite 202 F

Ithaca, NY 14850 map

My website
I specialize in Grief, ADHD and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (518) 510-3100
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

MindWell Psychology, LLP

15 Cornell Road

Latham, NY 12110 map

(518) 510-3100

MindWell Psychology, LLP

950 Danby Road

Suite 202 F

Ithaca, NY 14850 map

My website
I specialize in Grief, ADHD and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
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MindWell is in network with Aetna commercial insurance plans, and is out of network with all other insurance companies. MindWell's billing team will provide you with whatever information you need and assist you in understanding the information you receive from your insurance company.
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD
Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 510-3100
"
MindWell is in network with Aetna commercial insurance plans, and is out of network with all other insurance companies. MindWell's billing team will provide you with whatever information you need and assist you in understanding the information you receive from your insurance company.
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD
Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 510-3100

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 026342 Sara Cunningham
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Fordham University, PhD in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Fordham University MSEd in Mental Health Counseling / 2018
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Dr. Cunningham completed her APA-Accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship at the University at Albany's Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
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Dr. Cunningham completed her APA-Accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship at the University at Albany's Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 510-3100

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Executive Functioning
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (518) 510-3100
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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (518) 510-3100

4 Endorsements

Kyle Kilts
Kyle Kilts
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-R
Sara is a tremendous psychologist who is very passionate in her work with clients. She has a vast skillset in her therapy and is able to be person-centered in her approach with children, adolescents and adults.
Amy (Andrukonis) Nylund
Amy (Andrukonis) Nylund
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Sara is a warm, thoughtful, and knowledgeable clinician. She provides evidence based, trauma informed care. I highly recommend her, especially to folks seeking a therapist who specializes in executive functioning concerns, ADHD, or grief and loss.
Dr. Robert Cardom
Dr. Robert Cardom
PsychologistPhDCPsych
I supervised Dr. Cunningham when she was finishing up her doctoral training. She is highly skilled in treating clients using evidence-based therapies. Even more importantly for many clients, she is incredibly warm and caring. I highly recommend her.
Sarah Markowitz
Sarah Markowitz
PsychologistPhD
Sara is a highly skilled clinician, whose compassionate care benefits her clients tremendously

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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At MindWell, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care that respects each individual's unique journey. We believe in everyone's ability to grow and adapt, and we strive to support our clients in building a fulfilling and meaningful life. - The MindWell Psychology Team
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Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 510-3100
"
At MindWell, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care that respects each individual's unique journey. We believe in everyone's ability to grow and adapt, and we strive to support our clients in building a fulfilling and meaningful life. - The MindWell Psychology Team
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD
Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 510-3100

Location

Primary Location

MindWell Psychology, LLP

15 Cornell Road

Latham, NY 12110

(518) 510-3100

Additional Location

MindWell Psychology, LLP

950 Danby Road

Suite 202 F

Ithaca, NY 14850

(518) 510-3100
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD
Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 510-3100
Photo of Sara Cunningham, Psychologist, PhD
Sara Cunningham
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 510-3100