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Her background as a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where she served as a psychologist for four years, provides her with unique insight into military experiences and culture. At Blackbird, Dr. Cunningham specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations for the Department of Defense and Veterans. Both her assessment and therapy approaches are grounded in culturally responsive care that recognizes how diverse backgrounds and experiences shape individual perspectives and needs. Dr. Cunningham practices from an interpersonal perspective that informs her work, allowing her to create a collaborative environment where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. This integrated approach ensures evaluations and therapeutic interventions that capture not just clinical data, but the full context of a person's lived experience. Lauren is not able to take on new therapy clients at this time. 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Her extensive collaboration with medical specialists (OB/GYN, oncology, rheumatology, neurology, bariatrics, endocrinology, pulmonary, and cardiology) gives her unique perspective on managing the psychological aspects of physical health conditions. Clients appreciate her unwavering dedication to providing both supportive understanding and direct guidance that creates efficient progress. Dr. Nixon specializes in the emotional impact of medical conditions, grief and loss, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, spiritual issues, adjustment issues, and women's issues. Click here to request your free 15-minute phone consultation with Jodi. 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