Sally Dunn , LMFT

Sally Dunn is a California-licensed therapist with 26 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a license that denotes specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families.

Sally approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert of their own life and carries strengths that can be mobilized to overcome current challenges. She emphasizes collaborative work that builds on those strengths while teaching practical skills for coping and growth. Clients who choose to begin therapy with Sally can expect a supportive and respectful process that acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change.

Whether the work focuses on managing mood fluctuations, addressing patterns tied to addiction, processing past trauma, or navigating identity-related concerns, Sally aims to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life by offering steady, empathetic support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Many clients benefit from trauma-focused interventions that concentrate on processing and resolving the impact of past abuse or overwhelming events. These interventions help people reduce distress linked to traumatic memories and develop healthier ways of responding to reminders of those experiences.

Sally also uses skills-based strategies designed to address addictions and mood-related challenges. These approaches emphasize practical coping tools, relapse prevention plans, and strategies for managing mood fluctuations associated with bipolar disorder and depression. Additionally, she provides an affirming therapeutic stance for LGBTQ+ related concerns, offering support that validates identity and explores related stressors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Sally works with each person to identify goals, match methods to needs, and adjust techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access care from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of support and make it simpler for clients to engage in consistent therapeutic work with licensed professionals.