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Jennifer Dunn

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Jennifer Dunn, LMFT

California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMFT
  • LicenseLMFT, California / 93381
  • NPI1558555409
  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationCalifornia

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Family conflict

About Jennifer

Jennifer Dunn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma and anger. Jennifer speaks English and practices in California.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear conversation and problem-solving rather than jargon. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, then helps people try different ways of responding. That can mean learning new communication habits, adjusting expectations, or practicing small behavioral changes between sessions.

Jennifer helps people who carry long-standing hurts, like family-of-origin issues, abandonment, or attachment problems. She also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, fertility challenges, aging and caregiver stress. She addresses intimacy concerns and problems that come up after infidelity or during blended-family transitions.

In session she works with concrete issues such as communication breakdowns, codependency, fatherhood challenges, and parenting strain. She also assists people navigating bipolar disorder management, grief, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work includes exploring how past trauma and abuse continue to shape daily reactions.

Jennifer explains options and next steps in plain language. She and the person booking a first session discuss goals, practical steps, and what to try between meetings. People leave sessions with small, doable tasks and a plan for what to tackle next.

How sessions work

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people do and say. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches specific communication and emotion-regulation strategies. These techniques help with anger, relationship conflict, and everyday stress by giving clear steps to try in real situations. Another approach emphasizes examining patterns that come from early relationships and family history. This helps people understand why certain triggers keep showing up and what to change in current relationships.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Jennifer will review your goals and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together you decide which strategies to try first and adjust the plan as you go, with regular check-ins on progress and next steps.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reduce travel time. It also allows short check-ins when a full session is not possible, and phone conversations when video isn't convenient. These practical benefits can make consistent work on anger and relationships easier to maintain alongside everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear problem-solving and behavior changes rather than technical language.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she see clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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