- Direct practical style
- Works with teens and adults
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Barbara
Barbara Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people navigate anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and stress. She supports individuals facing parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, career concerns, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth, with a sense of humor that eases difficult conversations.
Barb has 24 years of experience working with teens and adults. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical steps that can change daily routines. Mindfulness techniques are also part of her approach to reduce worry and increase present-moment awareness.
In sessions she aims to be direct and practical. Conversations focus on clear goals and small changes people can try between meetings. She encourages clients to notice what works and to build on those wins in everyday life.
Her background includes substantial time helping parents and teens, so she is familiar with common family stressors and caregiver strain. She also lists ADHD, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, compassion fatigue, and panic disorder among the issues she addresses.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors and with family. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
How cognitive work and mindfulness adapt to online sessions
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. CBT sessions usually involve setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and reviewing progress together.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques help reduce reactivity to worry and ground people when panic rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. Expect to try strategies and then adjust them based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find it simpler to practice mindfulness or behavior experiments in the context of their everyday routine while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara focus on?
She supports people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, parenting issues, grief, relationship strain, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and seasonal mood changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and approachable with room for light humor. She emphasizes clear goals, practical steps, and checking what changes help in daily life.
What experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of experience working with teens and adults and has substantial experience helping with parenting and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.