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Alisa Dunker, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Alisa

Alisa Dunker is an LPC with two decades of experience in behavioral health who works with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, life transitions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She blends a trauma-informed, client-centered stance with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, rebuild routines, and strengthen emotional regulation. Her approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected while working toward goals.

With extensive work supporting adoptive families and parents of children with disabilities, she brings experience addressing grief, stress, caregiver strain, and communication challenges within family systems. Alisa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, mindfulness, and holistic wellness practices to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

She focuses on creating resilience, addressing impulsivity and addictive behaviors, and helping clients manage symptoms related to ADHD and trauma. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that prioritizes practical tools and long-term change.

Alisa practices in Arizona and conducts sessions in English, offering a range of remote session formats to accommodate varied schedules and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Alisa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related routines, and addictive behaviors. She also applies Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to set clear, attainable goals and build on existing strengths, which can speed progress during life transitions or when focusing on specific problems. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to increase present-moment awareness and improve emotional regulation when managing stress, trauma responses, or impulsivity.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time so care aligns with changing needs and priorities.

Online therapy with Alisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions effectively across these formats while prioritizing practical tools and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD, with additional attention to issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, and body image.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
She offers a warm, compassionate, and collaborative style that is trauma-informed and client-centered, emphasizing empathy and partnership in treatment planning.
What is her professional experience?
She brings 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals and families across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential AZ LPC LPC-13281 and practices in Arizona.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English