Yolanda Dunn , LCSW, CSW

Yolanda Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who combines professional expertise with a warm, relatable demeanor. A North Carolina native who moved to Atlanta for graduate school in 2011, she appreciates the citys diversity and brings that cultural awareness into her work. Outside of practice she enjoys food, fitness, soulful R&B music, concerts, and basketball - especially cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers - and she values time spent with family and friends as part of everyday balance.

With six years of clinical experience, she supports people facing challenges such as work-life balance, adjustment concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and relationship difficulties. Her approach typically centers on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) while integrating client-centered techniques to honor each persons perspective and strengths. Yolanda emphasizes empowering clients to shift distorted thinking patterns and to pursue meaningful change toward their goals.

She prioritizes building strong rapport and learning about all areas of a persons life, offering a warm, trusting, and nonjudgmental space for growth. Yolanda holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - with LCSW indicating Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is committed to guiding and encouraging clients as they work toward a more resilient, balanced version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yolanda frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also employs client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and build self-awareness and confidence. When helpful, she integrates mindfulness-based techniques to support present-moment awareness and stress reduction, useful for managing overwhelming emotions and improving coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Yolanda works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods accordingly so the plan feels practical and sustainable.

Online therapy with Yolanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and fit sessions into work or family routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to their progress.