- ACT informed
- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
About Margaret
Margaret Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body-image concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of life changes. Her practice aims to identify patterns that keep people stuck and to help them move forward in concrete ways.
She blends several well-known therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, changing habitual behaviors, and processing stuck emotions that can affect mood and daily functioning. Margaret often addresses emotional eating, low self-esteem, and habits that undermine goals.
Margaret also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, caregiver stress, and isolation or loneliness. She works with concerns like codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and purpose or career transitions. Her background includes life coaching methods that aim to clarify goals and actionable next steps.
In sessions, she uses clear exercises and conversational reflection rather than technical jargon. Clients can expect guided self-reflection, behavior-focused tools, and techniques to notice and change patterns. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions to manage stress, sleep, and everyday triggers.
Margaret asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary with location. Sessions are offered in English in Missouri.
How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and boost mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people explore what matters and what gets in the way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Margaret will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods make sense for their goals and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and checking in about what feels useful and what needs changing.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific session types. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or make it simpler to continue work while managing ongoing health or caregiving responsibilities. Discuss session length, frequency, and any practical needs during the initial planning so the schedule fits everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body-image concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes conversational reflection with practical exercises and behavior-focused tools. Expect concrete steps to try between sessions and guided work on thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary depending on location.
What should I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.