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Dr. Fulivia Cannady

Dr. Fulivia Cannady, LPC

Therapist · Mississippi · 15+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Mississippi
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LPC · No. 1220
NPI
1306085253

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  • Client-centered care
  • Strength-based focus
  • Practical coping skills

About Fulivia

Dr. Fulivia Cannady is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in mental health and social services. She uses a client-centered, strength-based approach to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Dr. Cannady encourages practical steps that fit daily life and aims to help clients find clearer direction and renewed confidence.

She holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in mental and behavioral health. Her background includes work with children, teens, and adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This range gives her experience with many common life stresses and transitions.

Dr. Cannady draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches. In sessions she focuses on identifying strengths, building coping skills, and setting realistic goals. She keeps therapy practical and goal-oriented so progress is tangible.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping struggles, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, midlife concerns, and aging and geriatric issues. She welcomes conversations about what matters most to each person.

Clients can expect a collaborative and respectful atmosphere. Dr. Cannady emphasizes clear communication and paced progress so each person moves at a manageable rate. Her aim is to support people as they rebuild balance, clarify values, and take steps toward better daily functioning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersSleeping disordersADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, stress, and changing unhelpful habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships and can help people improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so sessions match the person's needs.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work on mental health into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when that is helpful. It also lets people access licensed professionals from different locations without changing their daily routines. The therapist will discuss practical details and help plan sessions that fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD among other issues.

What is her style of therapy?

Her approach is client-centered and strength-based with a solution focus. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill building, and clear goals.

How long has she practiced?

She has 15 years of experience in mental health and social services supporting children, teens, and adults with emotional and behavioral needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and maintains her practice in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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