Yolanda Dunn, LCSW, CSW

Yolanda Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a warm, energetic style to clinical work and a commitment to helping people navigate difficult life moments. A North Carolina native, she moved to Atlanta in 2011 for graduate school and developed a deep appreciation for the city’s diversity. Outside of her practice she enjoys exploring food, staying active through fitness, listening to soulful R&B, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time with family and friends. She is also a devoted basketball fan who roots for the Los Angeles Lakers.

With six years of clinical experience, Yolanda supports individuals facing a variety of challenges including work-life balance, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and relationship concerns. Her clinical work is grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques while also drawing on client-centered principles that prioritize the client’s perspective and personal goals. She focuses on empowering people to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns while building on their strengths.

Yolanda strives to create a warm, trusting, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore their lives and practice change. She emphasizes rapport, practical strategies, and encouragement, helping clients take small steps toward meaningful improvement. She looks forward to connecting and supporting each person’s journey toward a better version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yolanda uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work and help clients address everyday challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues by teaching practical coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and priorities, creating space for people to explore their feelings and values while the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yolanda collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Yolanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and daily routines. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and to access a therapist from wherever the client is located within the permitted region, supporting continuity of care and practical, ongoing work toward goals.