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Barbara Dunn

Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges

LPC Michigan

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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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, and major life adjustments.

Background and approach

She draws on 24 years of clinical experience to offer practical, goal-oriented support for concerns such as parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and symptoms of ADHD. Barbara also addresses issues related to self esteem, social anxiety, panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, forgiveness, and LGBTQ matters.

Her style is approachable and straightforward, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify patterns, develop skills, and make incremental changes. She values a warm, down-to-earth rapport and believes a little humor and perspective can be useful alongside focused therapeutic work.

Outside of practice she enjoys spending time outdoors with family, and she brings that practical, balanced attitude into sessions to support clients in moving forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Barbara blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral methods help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making them useful for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-compassion, which can support emotion regulation, reduce rumination, and ease social anxiety and seasonal mood shifts. Solution-focused therapy centers on identifying practical goals and building on existing strengths to create manageable change in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore what feels most helpful, tailoring methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that is realistic and focused on measurable steps forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without commuting, allowing continuity of care for those balancing work, family, or other commitments while working on stress, relationship concerns, parenting questions, or mood management.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD symptoms, along with related issues like social anxiety, panic attacks, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is practical and approachable, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused methods to help clients build skills, change unhelpful patterns, and set achievable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential with licence detail MI LPC 6401008567 and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote therapy.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
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, 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