Greetings,
I am Yolanda, a North Carolina native (Go Tar Heels)! I relocated to Atlanta, GA to attend graduate school in 2011 and completley fell in love with the diversity of Atlanta. I am a lover of food, all things fitness, soulful R&B music, concerts, sports (specifically basketball-GO LAKERS), attending sporting events, spending time with family/friends, and finding new ways to make every day a little bit better than yesterday.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience assisting individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns such as work-life balance, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and relationships issues. My treatment approach is typically cognitive behavioral therapy as the foundation and I also like to utilize client-centered therapy. I think it is imperative to empower individuals to reach their highest potential while assisting them to change those distorted thoughts. I truly value building rapport with my clients and learning all areas of their life. I provide a very safe to share, warm, trusting, and non judgmental environment. I understand that life can really deal us a tough hand of cards at times, but the beautiful thing about that hand is that YOU are in control of how it is played and I am here to assist and cheer you on along the way.
I look forward to connecting with you and assisting you on this journey to a better version of you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LCSW CSW007550
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yolanda Dunn. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Yolanda is the best, she is very respectful with the cultures of her clients, and offers the best sessions. I like her way of therapy. It is motivational and at the same time eye opening. which in turn helps you become the best version of yousef.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
A great therapist who understands cultural differences, and respects them
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 4 months
Yolanda is the best therapist I’ve had. She listens, offers advice without making me feel like I have to follow/take it, offers insight into myself that I was unaware of, and has immensely helped me with my anxiety and self-worth. It’s so easy to open up to her and speak freely; I never feel judged or pressured to follow her advice. She makes suggestions and I make decisions; I appreciate that she also helps me build up my self-confidence. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their therapist.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I thank my lucky stars that I was matched with Yolanda. I have worked with her for about 5 months and I feel like a different person. Yolanda has a wonderful way of helping me to reframe my thoughts and build my confidence. I was feeling really low and fragile when we first met. Now, with Yolanda’s excellent help, advice and support I feel I understand myself a lot better and I feel more resilient and healthy than I ever have in my life. THANK YOU Yolanda, I appreciate you so much!
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Yolanda was the perfect match for me! Even as a woman of color, I didn't realize just how impactful representation was until I sat down (virtually) with Yolanda for the first time and felt like, "wow I can be COMPLETELY myself and she GETS IT and is also here to help and support my growth." I've already recommended her to my friends! It's so important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable being your authentic self with.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
I am super happy and thankful to have Yolanda as my counselor. I feel like she is a great match for me. She's been very receptive, responsive and overall wonderful to talk to.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief