Yolanda Dunn, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Georgia
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Georgia)
- LCSW · No. CSW007550
- NPI
- 1679154371
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT grounded care
- Mindfulness support
About Yolanda
Yolanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation and blends client-centered methods to make space for each person's story. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new coping skills, and setting concrete goals. She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk openly about what matters to them.
Her style is practical and collaborative. Yolanda encourages small, manageable steps and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing when they fit the person's goals. She also brings psychodynamic ideas when exploring patterns that repeat across relationships or over time.
With six years of clinical experience she has worked with a range of concerns from compassion fatigue and family stress to body image and attachment issues. She aims to build rapport quickly so people feel heard and understood before moving to change work.
People who prefer straightforward guidance alongside empathic listening often find this approach helpful. Those interested in starting should confirm the current session options before booking and complete the site's matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel understood and encourages them to set goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and tailor the mix of techniques accordingly. The process is collaborative - clients and the therapist decide together what seems most helpful and adjust as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use guided exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices between sessions to support progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, ADHD, parenting challenges, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has six years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She practices in Georgia and holds the Georgia LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.