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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar and mood
About Sally
Sally Dunn is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
Sally approaches therapy as a collaborative effort. She treats the person, not just the diagnosis, and works with clients to identify strengths they can use when situations feel overwhelming. Conversations are practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage symptoms and make clearer decisions.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the client try small, testable changes to daily routines and ways of relating. She emphasizes building skills clients can use between sessions rather than relying only on insight.
Sally encourages honest discussion about what has and hasn’t worked in the past. She helps people set realistic short-term goals and checks progress over time. When needed she addresses immediate safety and coping strategies before moving to longer-term work.
The tone in her practice is direct and respectful. She invites clients to bring their whole story and to take part in choosing the path forward. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete an intake questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
She uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and then testing small, manageable actions to change those patterns; this helps with mood problems, impulsivity, and some aspects of trauma. Another approach centers on strengthening coping skills and emotional regulation so people can manage intense feelings related to bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, or addiction.Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. The therapist works with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust methods as work progresses so the plan remains useful and doable.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue steady care when schedules or locations change. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions align with your routine and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related areas like communication problems and divorce.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on identifying strengths and testing small changes clients can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations before scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.