- gentle directness
- practical tools
- family focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Dunn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. Jennifer aims to meet clients where they are and create a plan that fits each person’s needs.
Her work often includes family and parenting concerns, communication problems, and issues tied to attachment or past trauma. She also helps people navigate grief, anger, intimacy challenges, and life transitions. Codependency and family-of-origin patterns are among the topics she addresses in sessions.
Jennifer speaks plainly and listens closely. She treats people with respect and sensitivity, and she tries to make the conversation easy to follow. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the client rather than a one-size-fits-all script.
In practical terms she collaborates with people to set goals and track progress. That might mean working on communication skills, coping tools for anxiety, or steps to rebuild trust after infidelity. Jennifer encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Jennifer recognizes that courage is involved in reaching out. She asks clients to describe their priorities and then builds a plan that stays realistic and relevant to everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and relationship concerns. One common approach she uses focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as breathing and grounding strategies, activity planning, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. This approach helps people manage symptoms day to day and regain a sense of routine.Another frequent focus is improving communication and attachment-related patterns. That work centers on identifying repeated interaction cycles, practicing new ways to express needs, and repairing trust after hurt. It often suits people dealing with intimacy issues, codependency, or family-of-origin patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so the work feels useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, save time on travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when they prefer. Licensed professionals aim to adapt tools and pacing so therapy fits everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, with a focus on listening closely, setting practical goals, and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She holds five years of professional experience working with people on relationship and family issues as well as mood and stress concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.