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Education/Academic qualifications
B.A., Psychology, Florida State University
M.Ed., Mental Health Counseling, Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D., Counselor Education, Florida Atlantic University
Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Areas of Scholarship
- Measurement and assessment of treatment outcomes
- Social skills treatment
- Training mental health professionals on evidence-based practice
Previous employer
- Counselor & Supervisor, Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders, 2017-Present
- Adjunct Faculty, Capella University, 2015
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University, 2014-2015
- Assistant Director, Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, Florida Atlantic University, 2008-2014
- Mental Health Counselor, Family Behavioral Center, 2007-2008
- Site Coordinator, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, 2005-2007
- Program Coordinator, Office of the Governor & Volunteer Florida Foundation, 2003-2004
- Student Services Coordinator & Tutor, Club Ivy (Madrid)
Awards and Honors
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Graduate & Professional Student Association Research Award, 2014 & 2016
Related documents
Research Interests
- mental health
- counselor education
- supervision
- autism
- neurodivergence
- advocacy
- research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Research output
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Investigating Barriers Toward Implementation of Harm Reduction
Cunningham Abbott, A., Mar 7 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Counseling Autistic Clients Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Cunningham Abbott, A. & Geissler, A., Jun 13 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Forging Ahead in Florida: Teaching and Supervision Strategies in the Face of Legislative Restrictions and Medical Bans
Cunningham Abbott, A., Irvine, T., Shure, L., Bayne, H., Freund, R. & Bowers, H., 2025, In: Teaching and Supervision in Counseling. 7, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Navigating Divisive Times: Addressing Ruptures in Teaching, Supervision and Clinical Practice
Irvine, T., Shure, L. & Cunningham Abbott, A., Oct 10 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Neurodivergent, Sex & Gender Expansive Affirmative Therapy
Cunningham Abbott, A. & Stillwell, S., Jan 23 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Webinar
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Science and Society (DSL 200)
Cunningham Abbott, A., Doctor, E. L., Law, W., Lecher, A. L., Rowland, K. D., Smith, J., Watson, A. A., Wright, M. & Clark, J. A., 2025, 3rd ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Strategies for Autistic Belonging in Counselor Education
Tucker, S., St. Germain-Sehr, N. R. & Cunningham Abbott, A., Oct 12 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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The Power of Film: Humanizing and De-Stigmatizing Mental Health Conditions Through Vivid Storytelling
Lynch, K. M., Ingoglia, C., Cunningham Abbott, A. & Kalat, C., May 6 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Wounds Behind the Badge: Identity, Betrayal, and Belonging
Cunningham Abbott, A. & Rodriguez, J., Nov 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Advocating for our BIPOC, Trans & Queer Community
Thorne, N. & Cunningham Abbott, A., Jun 7 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Plenary Talk
Press/Media
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Lynn students and faculty present at Florida Counseling Association convention
Cunningham Abbott, A., Sperry, J. & Goudreau, S. B.
11/19/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Ali Cunningham advocates for mental health bills
4/2/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Increasing Knowledge of Neurodivergence for Therapists and the Self-Discovery Process
5/28/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research