AMC The Practice, Dr. Annelise Cunningham

04/07/2025

Hi all!
I wanted to share that my practice now accepts Aetna (private plans only-no Medicaid). I am located in the Dilworth area for in-person but also offer virtual.

General: I am a health-focused psychologist that focuses on trauma, grief (including fetal, infant, child, parent, partner/spousal loss), and attachment-related concerns.

Specializations:
Health Psychology
Gynecological-Related Conditions
Chronic/Terminal Conditions
Fetal/Infant Diagnoses/NICU
Pediatric Cardiac Conditions
Pediatric + Adult Oncology-Related Conditions

Ages: I prefer to work with birth to five & adult population navigating medical conditions (chronic and terminal).

Welcome to The Practice, I am glad you are here!The Practice was created to serve individuals and families with high-quality attachment-based and trauma-informed mental health services. Building safe and secure therapeutic relationships is the focus here at the Practice, as I believe our attachment....

03/10/2025

Are you the parent of a little one (birth to five) with medical complexities?

Medical parents do SO much for their little ones-appointments, therapies-all the things!

This group is FOR YOU!

02/24/2025

Please circulate to anyone you know in the Charlotte, NC area!

I am excited to announce I am now offering in-person services in Charlotte, NC!

https://www.amcthepractice.com/https/amcthepracticeclientsecureme/contact-widget

AMC The Practice offers both in-person and online specialized mental health services. Areas of expertise include infant/early childhood mental health, along with adult mental health services. Dr. Cunningham specializes in trauma, grief, and attachment-with a subspecialty in supporting individuals an

02/11/2025

PLEASE SHARE!
Looking for podcast guests!

I am part of a BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia)/NICU-focused podcast and am looking for PARENTS and PROVIDERS in the BPD/NICU world. Topics covered range from mental health, parenting, identity, grief, support systems, medical parenthood, relationships.....all things related to the BPD/NICU journey.
If you or someone you know would be interested, please reach out at realbpdlife@gmail.com!

Send a message to learn more

11/12/2024

Attention BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) Parents!

Have you checked out the Learning to Breathe Podcast?

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content that may be triggering including traumatic experiences related to high-risk infants, prematurity, and medical intervention in the NICU setting.

11/12/2024

I created my own private practice based on real feedback from clients I worked with inside the hospital. The frustrations of having to explain diagnoses and procedures and feeling misunderstood. Medically-informed therapists do exist! I brought support from inside the hospital into families’ homes. Removing the burden of explaining terminology, environments, or even equipment- goes a long way!

10/28/2024

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains content related to premature birth and emergent medical intervention.

Episode 5 is out now!
This week listeners join Tyler-a BPD/NICU mom share about the first time she met her baby. She describes navigating racism, fear of judgement, lack of support-all while still being admitted as a patient herself!

Listen here:

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content that may be triggering related to high-risk pregnancy and emergent medical intervention. This week listeners join Tyler in sharing the experience of going into meeting her baby for the first time. The conversation touches on so many aspects of the exper...

10/21/2024

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content related to high-risk pregnancy and emergent/premature delivery.

Tune in for Episode 4: The Story Doesn't Start in the NICU!

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content that may be triggering related to high-risk pregnancy and emergent medical intervention. This week listeners continue to come alongside Tyler to hear more of her story. She dives into more details surrounding going back and forth from hospitals and ulti...

10/14/2024

Trigger warning: This week's episode contains content related to termination of pregnancy and loss of life.

On this week's episode, listen to Tyler-a NICU mom talk through her pregnancy complications, being overwhelmed by medical advice, and trying to make decisions for herself and her pregnancy all at the same time.

Listen here:

Trigger warning: This episode contains content related to termination of pregnancy and loss of life. This week Tyler continues to share about her experience of pregnancy. She reflects on the overwhelming amount of information sent her way throughout her pregnancy and the ever-changing course of her....

10/14/2024

Please share! Attention NICU/medical parents and families!

All about BPD!

10/07/2024

PLEASE SHARE TO ANY PARENT: that has experienced medical trauma, unexpected pregnancy complications, premature delivery, NICU admission, or developmental atypicalities in their experience of pregnancy and/or parenting!

Episode 2 is out today! This week we dive into more of Tyler's story-a mom of a medically complex little one! She shares the many layers of pregnancy she navigated-including difficult prenatal symptoms, decision making, and medical trauma-all while during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take a listen!

This week Tyler shares about her experience of pregnancy. She discusses the many layers she navigated from medical information, decision making, pregnancy symptoms, social support, mom guilt, and of course the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listeners can email topic suggestions to realbpdlife@gmai...