Barbara Dunn, LPC

Barbara Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work with teens and adults. She specializes in helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and the effects of major life changes, and she also addresses parenting and family concerns, relationship issues, grief, anger, career stress, and caregiver strain. Her practice includes focused support for those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, divorce and separation, and LGBTQ concerns, among other challenges.

Barbara favors a straightforward, practical approach that blends cognitive behavioral therapy with brief solution-focused techniques, and she also incorporates mindfulness practices when appropriate to help clients build skills for the present moment. She aims to help clients gain insight, learn new coping tools, and move forward from setbacks, often using a touch of warmth and a sense of humor to normalize mistakes and growth. Her background working with adolescents informs her work around parenting and family dynamics, making her comfortable supporting both young people and their caregivers.

Outside of her clinical work, Barbara enjoys spending time outdoors and being with her family. She offers flexible options for connecting with clients and encourages anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment, or self-esteem concerns to reach out and begin the process of change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Barbara Dunn uses approaches that are practical and skill-focused to help people manage current challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, providing concrete tools to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward the changes a client wants to see, which can be especially useful for clients seeking short-term progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the therapeutic process. Barbara will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single style of therapy.

Online therapy with Barbara is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.