About
Kids Unfiltered is play-based, relational, child-centered, and family focused.
Stephanie Cunningham, LCSW
Owner and Lead Clinician
Specializing in Perinatal, 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.
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.
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.
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
Taylor Reyes, AMFT
Specializing in Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy with Parents, Teens, Adults, and Couples
Hi! I’m Taylor (she/her). I specialize in working with parents and families, and I’m particularly passionate about supporting parents weathering the unique storms that present while raising a Neurodivergent child. Though I live in Orange County, most of my work with parents is done virtually, so I can work with anyone in CA. I strive to ensure my clients feel seen, heard, and accepted and to empower them to discover their capacity to lean on their own strengths to overcome obstacles on their parenting journey.
Experience and Certifications
Before reconnecting with my passion for psychology and helping others, I went to business school and worked as a statistical analyst. So, my career path has taken quite a circuitous route! I completed my Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Brandman University in 2018 and then took some time away to raise my two wonderful, Neurodivergent sons. During that time, I found parenting to be a beautiful and complex journey, as I quickly realized this felt different than what I expected. Harder in many ways; more expansive in others.
As I learned more about Neurodiversity and the importance of knowing and loving my children for the unique humans that they are, I’ve worked hard to unlearn many of my own beliefs about parenting. Through that process, I have been able to reset my expectations of myself and my children and lean into what is rather than what I (or others) think “should” be. Both my professional and personal journeys have given me much perspective, patience, empathy and compassion for both myself and for those going down divergent paths. Professionally, I subscribe to a relational, trauma informed, and strengths-based approach and have spent time working with all ages, most recently in a Community Mental Health setting supporting single mothers balancing parenting and re-engaging in the workforce.
Other Fun Facts about Me
In my free time I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel, cook, dance, and curl up on the couch with a good book and a cup of coffee. Music, laughter and creativity also bring me lots of joy and are my go-to coping skills for dealing with life’s stressors.
My current fee is $150 per 50-55 minute session. I have some availability for new clients. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation call at taylor@kidsunfiltered.com.