Graciela Dunn , LCSW

Graciela Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of professional experience in California. As an LCSW she brings practical training and clinical judgment to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the complex emotions that follow loss and grief. Her practice also addresses self-esteem and confidence, motivation, and situations involving abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication or control struggles.

Graciela emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build skills that support day-to-day coping as well as longer term growth. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life can feel daunting, and Graciela offers steady support throughout that process, helping clients move toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Graciela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person s needs. She offers skills-based interventions that focus on practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms - these techniques help clients build coping tools, improve emotion regulation, and handle day-to-day challenges more effectively. She also provides grief-focused support that helps people process loss, adjust to change, and find ways to honor difficult feelings while moving forward. Additionally, Graciela attends to attachment and relationship patterns, working with clients to explore how past relationships shape current interactions and to strengthen communication and connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Graciela collaborates with each client to determine which methods match their goals, preferences, and specific concerns, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so care remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.