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Barbara Dunn, LPC

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Barbara

Barbara Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 24 years of clinical experience, she offers practical, down-to-earth support to those navigating parenting challenges, grief, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and a range of social and emotional difficulties including panic attacks and seasonal affective disorder.

She names LGBT concerns and self-esteem work among her areas of focus and also addresses caregiver stress, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and building self-love. Dunn favors straightforward, solution-oriented care that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices and brief, goal-focused interventions.

She aims to help clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and make tangible changes while maintaining an approachable style and a sense of humor. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors with family, and she frames therapy as a practical collaboration to move past obstacles and toward healthier daily functioning.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Barbara uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this method is often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy is another part of her toolkit and focuses on present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques that can ease emotional reactivity and improve coping skills. She also employs solution-focused therapy, a brief, goal-directed approach that concentrates on strengths and practical steps to create change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether CBT, mindfulness practices, solution-focused work, or a combination of methods best matches the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These formats enable licensed professionals to deliver structured CBT exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and focused solution-building work without requiring travel, supporting continuity of care and easier scheduling for many people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Barbara address?
Barbara works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, career stress, and LGBT matters. She also focuses on caregiver stress, divorce and separation, panic disorder, SAD, self-esteem, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, blending practical problem-solving with empathy and a lighthearted touch when appropriate. She emphasizes skill-building and concrete strategies to help clients make measurable progress.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with people facing a variety of life challenges, and she has particular experience addressing parenting-related concerns due to past work with adolescents.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401008567 and practices from that state.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are provided in English only; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationForgivenessPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Barbara can help with

Barbara Dunn works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Barbara works with teens and adults who are looking for a better outcome for themselves.

Barbara has experience working with teens and is well prepared to help with parenting issues.

How Barbara approaches therapy

Barbara's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan.