Amanda Dunn, LPC

Amanda Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked primarily in outpatient settings and has developed particular experience supporting teens, young adults, new parents, and people coping with anxiety, stress, depression, and the processing of past trauma. Amanda approaches care with warmth and an eclectic, client-centered style, treating each person as an individual and adapting methods to meet specific goals and needs.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, mood disorders, panic, phobias, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on issues related to LGBT identities, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink-affirming care, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Clinically, Amanda draws from client-centered techniques as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the Gottman Method, and mindfulness-based approaches to tailor an individualized plan.

Amanda emphasizes collaboration and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship, offering information, skills, and support while partnering with clients as they make changes they are ready for. She encourages anyone considering counseling to take that first step, recognizing it can feel intimidating yet be a meaningful part of personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches Amanda Dunn offers online

Amanda Dunn integrates several evidence-based approaches into online care to match each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building an accepting, collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values, choices, and personal goals; it is often helpful for life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills and exercises; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, and sleep difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach designed to help process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories and troubling images when trauma is a core concern.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Amanda collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to provide the most relevant support.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These options allow clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient settings, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while working toward meaningful change.