Maureen Mala (Mala) Cunningham
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Hi I'm Dr. Mala Cunningham. I've lived in Cville for almost 30 years & love it here. I'm a psychotherapist and also I teach yoga and meditation.
Hi ... I'm Dr. Mala Cunningham. I've lived in Charlottesville for almost 30 years and love it here. I'm a psychotherapist and also I teach yoga and medical yoga programs. I enjoy sports, being active, reading autobiographies and learning new things and having interesting adventures. Dr. Mala Cunningham has a Ph.D. in Counseing Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 30 years of experience. She offers in person and telehealth therapy for adults, couples, and college-aged students, addressing issues like anxiety, depression,relationship issues, eating disorders, stress, and trauma. Dr. Cunningham accepts Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, and Sentara Healthcare insurance plans.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- People seeking asylum
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Biofeedback
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $140per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Missouri
- Anthem – Missouri
- Cigna – Missouri
- Optum – Kansas
- Sentara Healthcare – North Carolina
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
0701001629, Virginia
Certificates
Neuro-Yoga-Pychotherapy
Positive Health Solutions
Vagus Nerve regulation for dealing with anxiety and depression and other life challenging situations.
Education
University of Wisconsin / Madison
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1984
Publications
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Psychology
2025, Book to be released Spring 2026
Developed a model for using Yoga-based interventions in psychotherapy based on neuroscience and research-based evidence.