About

Kids Unfiltered is play-based, relational, child-centered, and family focused.

Stephanie Cunningham, LCSW

Owner and Lead Clinician

Specializing in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health &

Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy with Kids and Families

Hi, I’m Stephanie (she/her). It’s nice to e-meet you! I’ve always been really passionate about supporting kids and the people who love them, so I decided to make it my career. I made it official when I graduated with a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008.

Experience and Certifications

Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work exclusively with kids and families in various ways. Some of my roles have included in-home family therapy, intensive case management with homeless families, outpatient therapy in a Community Mental Health setting, and consulting with preschool teachers and staff on early childhood mental health.

In 2019, I obtained a certification in Infant-Parent and Early Childhood Mental Health, which had a profound impact on my work. Expanding my knowledge about how relational safety is at the heart of improving child and family functioning has been a game changer for me and my clients.

“In our work together, you’ll find me to be direct, patient, honest, reflective, authentic, creative, and radically accepting. I like to work with my clients rather than for them and to think together outside the box, because I truly believe that parents are the experts on their children. “

Other Fun Facts about Me

My other full time job is raising my own three kids (ages 8, 11, and 15) with my husband in North Redondo Beach. As an often tired mom and business owner, my favorite thing to do is sleep in when the rare opportunity presents itself. I also love to be outside with my family. I’m a novice surfer, sometimes avid hiker, and passionate writer and reader of poetry and prose.

My current fee is $225 per 50-55 minute session. Unfortunately I am not able to accommodate new clients at this time.

Morgan Abraham, ACSW

To learn more about Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents, visit

morganabrahamtherapy.com/caregiver-support

Morgan Works Special Magic with Neurodivergent and “Difficult” Kids and Their Families; Parent and Dyadic Therapy Specialist; Neurodivergent Affirming

Hi, I’m Morgan (she/her). Ever since I can remember, I have always loved working with kids. After years as a publicist in New York City, I decided to go back to school and devote my life to supporting children and their families.

Experience and Certifications

In 2020, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work from University of Southern California. Since then, I’ve provided crisis intervention and case management to low-income families as well as therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and young adults in various settings.

Some areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, transitions, emotion regulation, family conflict, peer relationships, learning differences, and grief/loss. I practice from a neurodiversity affirmative lens and am passionate about supporting ND kids and their loved ones.

Currently, I’m really excited about an immersive training I started in January, 2024 with Robyn Gobbel, focused on supporting parents with kids who have vulnerable nervous systems. I also completed Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through PSI (Postpartum Support International), and I love supporting new parents.

“I love to work collaboratively with my clients and see myself as a member of your team. My approach is playful, fun, strengths-based and all about nurturing a supportive environment. Each client is unique, so I customize a curated plan with goals specifically with you in mind.”

Other Fun Facts about Me

When I’m not working, I’m spending time with friends and family. I love being outside with my dog, husband, and 2 daughters. Being an East Coast transplant, I love a good road trip, especially along the Coast. I’m a huge music fan and have been known to have some epic dance parties in therapy sessions.

My current fee is $175 per 50-55 minute session. I have some availability for new clients. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation call at morgan@kidsunfiltered.com.

Amanda Perez, ACSW, PPSC

Specializing in Treating Grief and Loss, Anxiety, and Depression in kids, teens, and adults; Family Therapy; Neurodivergent Affirming

Hello! I’m Amanda (she/her). In my life and as a therapist, my goal is to make sure others feel seen, valued, and heard. I love walking beside children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate some of life’s most difficult and messy challenges.

Experience and Certifications

I studied Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine before earning my Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California. I specialized my studies in working with Children, Youth and Families and earned my Pupil Personnel Services Credential to work directly with students in the school environment. I spent time working in a public charter high school before making the transition to Private Practice. I am delighted, now, to work with families and individuals on a more personal and individualized level.

“I firmly believe in meeting people where they are. My approach is based upon each client’s goals at any given time, and I love using creative, out of the box strategies to help my clients get unstuck. I specialize in working with stress and anxiety, perfectionism, grief and loss, and depression. I also have extensive experience supporting clients working through peer relationships and learning to regulate emotions, and I love supporting the adolescent-parent relationship.”

Other Fun Facts about Me

I was born and raised in the South Bay and love calling this wonderful area home. During college, I spent time working for the Walt Disney Company and learned to serve others while spreading some magic in everything I do. In my free time, I love to see live theatre, spend time with my dog, and plan for my next exciting adventure.

My current fee is $175 per 50-55 minute session. I have some availability for new clients. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation call at amandaperezasw@gmail.com.

I also have an independent website you can visit here: https://amandaperezasw.com