Yu Li Cunningham

Specialties：

Ms. Li Cunningham has experience and expertise in treating patients with depression anxiety
trauma and stress related disorders, and eating disorders. She is well practiced in treating familial and relational issues,as well as identity development and cross-cultural issues.

Education: 

Dr. Li Cunningham has nearly ten years of training and work experience in the United States. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Nanjing University, she pursued further education overseas and was later awarded master’s and doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. During her years of studies, she advanced her research in areas of adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, acculturation, religious coping/spirituality, and racial discrimination.

Work Experience：

Ms.Li Cunningham is both a China licensed psychotherapist and a U.S.licensed psychologist and has over ten years of clinical experience practicing psychology. Before joining Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics, Ms.Li Cunningham served at the University of Illinois Counseling Center as a psychotherapist and chair of the Eating Disorders Treatment Team, focusing on crisis intervention as well as diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders. Ms.Li Cunningham is a member of the American Psychological Association and has published research in psychology journals, including the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. In addition to her clinical work, Ms.Li Cunningham is also dedicated to clinical supervision and provides regular supervision to multiple clinical trainees and full-time therapists.