Kristen Dunn, LCSW-C
About me
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSWC) with 15 years of experience working primarily with Families and Children who are navigating difficult life moments, such as changes in family structure, parenting children with mental health concerns and/or developmental disabilities, parenting difficulties related to parental mental illness and/or substance use disorders, parent-child conflict, and child abuse/neglect related problems. My approach is solution focused, strengths based, and trauma informed.
I believe that you are the expert of your situation and can find solutions to life struggles when provided with the proper support and intervention. I approach each person as a unique individual and will utilize active listening & motivational interviewing techniques to support you in identifying coping skills, behavioral modifications and/or strategies to improve relationships in efforts to overcome adversity and develop the necessary skills to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MD LCSW-C 15240
Reviews
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Kristen has been fantastic in the couple of months I’ve had her. It’s not like I’m talking to a therapist, but like I’m talking to a friend. She never judges and with as much as I jump around with topics, she manages to help me take it step by step. She’s the best!
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Kristen is an amazing person to work with. I feel heard and seen, and I am able to leave each session finding new challenges to work through with her help. I have been able to do some growing the past couple of months through her support.
Written on Oct 17, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve only worked with Kristen for a few sessions but I really love talking to her. I am very glad I switched therapist and matched with her she really makes me feel better whenever I live chat or just regular message with her
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem