Gloria Cullinane, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for major life changes
- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment and relationships
About Gloria Cullinane
Gloria Cullinane is a licensed therapist in California with 40 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she combines decades of practical experience with a compassionate, faith-informed perspective that many clients find grounding when facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles within relationships.
Her practice emphasizes personal growth, emotional resilience, and the integration of spiritual values when that is helpful to the individual. Gloria works with clients to address social anxiety, self-esteem concerns, communication difficulties, and questions about life purpose, drawing on evidence-based techniques alongside a Christian-informed approach for those who wish to include faith in the therapeutic process.
With an extensive background in women's issues, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and interpersonal challenges, Gloria offers nuanced, empathetic support tailored to each person. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect and curiosity, helping clients explore past experiences, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater emotional balance and meaning.
Her practice emphasizes personal growth, emotional resilience, and the integration of spiritual values when that is helpful to the individual. Gloria works with clients to address social anxiety, self-esteem concerns, communication difficulties, and questions about life purpose, drawing on evidence-based techniques alongside a Christian-informed approach for those who wish to include faith in the therapeutic process.
With an extensive background in women's issues, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and interpersonal challenges, Gloria offers nuanced, empathetic support tailored to each person. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect and curiosity, helping clients explore past experiences, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater emotional balance and meaning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gloria Cullinane have?
Gloria Cullinane has 40 years of experience.
Is Gloria Cullinane a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 21306.
In which languages does Gloria Cullinane provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Gloria Cullinane located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Gloria Cullinane as my therapist?
You can work with Gloria Cullinane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gloria Cullinane work with international clients?
Gloria Cullinane does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gloria Cullinane cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment-Focused and Client-Centered Online Care
Gloria Cullinane draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotional safety. This approach is useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship difficulties because it focuses on understanding and reshaping relational responses.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters a nonjudgmental space for self-exploration. Through empathic listening and collaboration, this method supports work on self-esteem, life purpose, and decision-making during transitions.
When helpful, Gloria incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT provides practical tools that can complement deeper emotionally focused work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Gloria collaborates with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients experiment with different strategies and adjusts the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from home or work. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around busy lives, support timely check-ins between sessions, and allow therapy to fit into a variety of routines.