- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Dunn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, grief, and trauma-related concerns. Jennifer also supports issues tied to intimacy, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people identify patterns that make daily life harder. Sessions focus on concrete skills for handling difficult conversations, managing intense emotions, and reducing overwhelming stress. Jennifer adapts what she offers based on each person’s circumstances.
She has worked with people navigating family of origin issues, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care experiences, and fatherhood concerns. Other areas she addresses include attachment struggles, abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, infertility and fertility-related stress, and problems after divorce or infidelity.
Jennifer aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting. Expect direct discussion, goal-setting, and practical steps you can try between sessions. She uses methods drawn from evidence-based approaches to support better communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving.
People often come to her when they feel stuck after big life changes, when relationships feel strained, or when everyday pressures begin to pile up. She works with adults who want clear strategies to move forward and regain a sense of control.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Many clinicians draw on evidence-based techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced ways of thinking; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and self-critical patterns. Interpersonal and relational methods look at how you communicate and connect with others, and they help address conflict, intimacy problems, and family dynamics.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. Plans may change as progress is made or new issues come up.
The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people choose remote work because it can fit better around school, work, or caregiving. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to fit everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related concerns such as intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and direct. She listens, identifies unhelpful patterns, and works on concrete skills for communication and emotion management.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, family, and mood-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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