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Wendy Dunn

Practical, collaborative care for emotional resilience

LMHC Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Wendy

Wendy Dunn is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the shifts that come with major life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's circumstances, emphasizing practical tools and emotional insight that can be used between sessions. Her work emphasizes empathy and a collaborative relationship in which the client's strengths and values guide the process.

Wendy often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and trauma-informed approaches to help clients address symptoms, change unhelpful patterns, and rebuild a sense of agency. She also attends to related concerns such as self-esteem, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, substance concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Located in Florida, Wendy offers sessions in English and provides several remote formats to fit different needs. She frames therapy as a partnership focused on practical coping strategies, clearer self-understanding, and gradual progress toward the priorities each client brings to the work.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Wendy commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while developing safety, grounding skills, and adaptive coping for those affected by abuse or overwhelming events.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current needs. This process is iterative, with techniques adjusted over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from various locations within the therapist's practice area and support consistent engagement with therapy when in-person options are limited.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like self-esteem, communication problems, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical skill-building with empathic listening to help clients explore goals and make changes that fit their lives.
How long has she been practicing?
Wendy brings 25 years of experience in mental health care, applying a range of evidence-informed approaches to support clients through varied challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida under FL LMHC MH26000.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and offers services to clients within her licensure scope.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and circumstances.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English