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Jennifer Dunn

Jennifer Dunn, LMFT

Therapist in California

Therapist focused on practical, collaborative care

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5 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm and direct
  • Goal oriented
  • Skill building

About Jennifer

Jennifer Dunn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with five years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. Jennifer also supports people navigating relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, trauma, and self esteem challenges.

Her approach is warm and direct. She aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are shaped to fit each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to the issue at hand. She and the client work together to set goals and decide what to try next. This can include talking through patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, and building skills to cope with strong emotions.

She emphasizes practical steps you can use between sessions. That may mean assignments to practice a new skill, ways to manage stress during a busy day, or strategies to restore connection after conflict. Jennifer recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful.

People who want clear guidance and a collaborative tone may find her style helpful. If you are looking for support with self esteem, family strain, parenting demands, or major life transitions, she tailors conversations and plans to what matters most to you.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional coping. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing anxiety, mood shifts, and stress; these tools can include paced breathing, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans for handling difficult moments. Another component often used is relationship-focused work that looks at communication patterns, boundaries, and ways to rebuild trust after conflict; this helps with intimacy issues, infidelity, and family tension.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will start by listening to your goals and concerns, then suggest techniques to try. Progress is checked together and plans are adjusted based on what feels helpful for you.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people access care from their current location while working with a licensed professional who practices in California.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennifer commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, real-life skills, and respectful, direct conversation.

What is her professional background?

Jennifer has five years of professional experience providing therapy in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted for remote sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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