- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Barbara
Barbara Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia. Her work also covers grief, anger, career matters, ADHD, and caregiver-related stress.
She meets people where they are and uses straightforward conversation rather than jargon. Sessions often include talking through what is causing distress, learning practical skills, and trying small changes to see what helps. She writes and uses plain language so people understand the next steps.
Barbara blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and set short-term, achievable goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present moment.
Her approach is down-to-earth and direct. She believes humor and realistic expectations can make change easier. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what a person wants to change now.
Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family. To begin, clients use the platform button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work fits online
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which works well when tracking progress between sessions.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce rumination and lower emotional reactivity. Mindfulness can be brief and practiced during short daily moments, making it easy to try between meetings.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, concrete goals and identify what is already working. This method helps break big problems into manageable steps and keeps sessions focused on immediate change.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can make regular appointments more manageable while continuing the focused, skills-based work of CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions use plain language and a direct approach, focusing on practical steps, short-term goals, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
Barbara has 24 years of experience as a counselor working with people facing life changes and emotional challenges.
What credential and location apply?
She is an LPC in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.