Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Massachusetts

Counseling that meets you where you are.

I'm Jillian Cunha, LMHC. I offer individual and couples counseling for anxiety, executive functioning, and finding balance in everyday life, by telehealth across Massachusetts and in school settings.

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18+ years of experience·Telehealth statewide·School-based counseling·Insurance accepted

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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Massachusetts
Experience: 18+ years
Settings: Telehealth & in-school
Works with: Teens, college students, adults & couples
Methods: CBT · DBT · Motivational Interviewing · Client-centered

About Me

A calm, collaborative approach to counseling

"My goal is to help you feel more grounded, balanced, and in control of your day-to-day life."

I enjoy working with people who are ready to make a positive change. With 18+ years of experience, I've supported teens, college students, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as anyone looking for more balance in their lives.

I'm a certified DBT therapist, and I also draw on CBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Together we spot unhelpful thinking patterns, build healthy coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and sharpen problem-solving, so you can regulate your emotions and work toward your goals.

I earned my master's in mental health counseling from UMass Boston and have worked in both school and clinic settings. Above all, I value building a strong, trusting relationship and meeting you where you are. If you're thinking about starting therapy, I'd love to hear from you.

My Approach

There's no one-size-fits-all

Everyone comes to counseling from a different place. I don't steer people toward a set path. I start by understanding where you are right now, including how you're feeling and what you're coping with, and we move forward in a direction and at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Method

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A practical approach that helps you notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and build skills to shift patterns that aren't working for you.

Method

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, staying present through mindfulness, and strengthening your relationships.

Method

Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative conversation style that helps you explore your own reasons for change and build the confidence to act on them.

Method

Client-Centered Therapy

A warm, nonjudgmental space where you lead. I listen closely and follow your goals rather than imposing an agenda.

I draw on these approaches and tailor them to the person in front of me.

Areas of Focus

Support that meets you where you are

The areas I work with most often.

Focus

Anxiety

Practical, evidence-informed strategies for managing worry, racing thoughts, and everyday anxiety.

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Executive Functioning

Building sustainable systems for time management, planning, and follow-through, whether at school, work, or home.

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Finding Life Balance

Support for juggling work, school, relationships, and self-care, so life feels more manageable and less stretched thin.

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Teens & College Students

I support teens and college students through academic pressure, big transitions, growing independence, and relationships, alongside adults at many stages of life.

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Couples Therapy

Support for partners who want to communicate more clearly, rebuild connection, and work through conflict together.

Getting Started

How sessions work

A simple, three-step process from first message to first session.

Reach out

Send me an email or fill out the contact form, and I'll follow up to answer your questions and check availability.

Brief consultation

We'll have a short call to talk through what brings you to counseling and make sure it feels like a good fit.

Begin sessions

We start regular sessions by telehealth or, for students, in a school setting, at a pace that works for you.

Telehealth (statewide in MA)In-school sessionsIndividual counselingCouples counseling

Insurance & Payment

Use your insurance or pay privately

I offer both options so cost is as simple as possible.

Insurance

Using your insurance

I'm in-network with the plans below. Reach out and we can confirm whether your plan is covered.

Blue Cross Blue Shield In-network
Tufts Health Plan In-network
Aetna In-network
Optum In-network

Self-pay

Paying out of pocket

If your plan isn't listed, or you'd rather not use insurance, self-pay sessions are available. Contact me for current rates.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What happens in the first session?

We'll talk through what's bringing you to counseling, you can ask me anything, and we'll start building a plan together. There's no pressure to have it all figured out.

How does telehealth work?

Sessions take place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You'll need a private space and a stable internet connection.

Is school-based counseling confidential?

Sessions in school settings follow the same confidentiality standards as private practice, with a few limited exceptions required by law. I explain this fully before we begin.

Who do you work with?

I work with teens, college students, and adults, both individually and as couples.

Contact

Reach out to get started

Have questions or ready to schedule a consultation? Send me a message or reach out directly.

Email: therapy@jilliancunhalmhc.com
Phone: 774.708.2080
Service Area: Telehealth across Massachusetts · In-school sessions

If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room. This website is not monitored for emergencies.

Secure message

Send me a message

The easiest way to reach me is through my secure contact form. Tell me a little about what you're looking for, and I'll follow up to answer your questions and check availability.

Send a Secure Message

The form opens in a new tab through SimplePractice, the HIPAA-compliant system I use to manage my practice, so your message stays private. If you email instead, please leave out sensitive details like diagnoses, medications, or personal history, since regular email isn't fully secure. Privacy policy