Therapist profile
Margaret Dunn, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2008009343
- NPI1417114349
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Emotional eating help
- Habit change method
- Values-based work
About Margaret
Margaret Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 15 years of experience. She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and anger. She also works with problems like emotional eating, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
She describes how unprocessed emotions can build up in the subconscious and show up as physical symptoms, stress, or repeated habits. Sessions include talking through those patterns and looking for the underlying emotions that keep people stuck. She offers concrete steps for changing habits rather than relying solely on willpower.
Margaret uses several evidence-informed approaches to help clients shift behavior and thought patterns. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential ideas to guide work on values, thoughts, and emotional processing. The goal is practical change in daily life and relationships.
She often helps people who struggle with emotional eating and chronic stress by identifying root causes and teaching a four-step method for habit change. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, codependency, and issues like guilt, shame, and loneliness.
Sessions are delivered in English and are intended for adults. Getting started involves completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and practicing small actions that match those values. It helps when anger, avoidance, or stuck habits get in the way of the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at specific thoughts and behaviors, helping people test unhelpful thinking and build different responses. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and patterns of snapping or rumination. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and naming core emotions to change how a person relates to themselves and others, which can ease recurring conflict and hurt.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Margaret will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean trying short exercises, adjusting homework, or mixing techniques from different approaches to see what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also make brief check-ins simpler and let people use sessions without travel time. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship problems, emotional eating, and related issues such as caregiver stress and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods and focuses on identifying underlying emotions and changing habits rather than relying on willpower alone.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Missouri and holds the credential LPC, noted as MO LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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