Greetings! My name is Dr. Kate Dunn. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY32472) with eight years of experience treating many different mental health diagnoses, challenges, and symptoms. I have a background working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and psychosis. I have specific clinical training and experience treating trauma and life stressors. I see clients of all ages 18+ utilizing a tailored, culturally-sensitive, empathic, and related approach. I blend humanistic, existential, and cognitive behavioral philosophies depending on the comfort and preferences of each client. I strongly believe that cultivating a safe and trusting therapeutic connection creates the foundation for meaningful growth and healing. My ultimate goal is that therapy is a positive and beneficial experience for each person that I work with. In my free time I enjoy yoga, meditation, good food, and walks with my dog Hazel. I'm happy to offer a free 15 minute consultation if you have any questions or concerns.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session I will first go over the basics and structure of the therapeutic process. We will then likely discuss what you would like to get out of treatment, what goals or ideas you may have for sessions, or any life stressors/difficulties you may want to work on. The initial session will have a heavy focus on your comfort as well as my intention to get a full clinical picture of how I can best assist your personal journey. I will review your intake paperwork before the appointment which will be lightly addressed in collaboration. If you prefer to complete the intake paperwork during the initial session, the session will be more structured to incorporate pertinent background information. At the end of session I like to check-in to see how you are feeling and discuss your preferred next steps of therapy. Subsequent follow-up sessions will be tailored and structured to whatever we decide is the best course of action for your own therapeutic experience.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I have affinity for and experience in strengths-based approaches, multicultural and culturally-sensitive therapy, feminist philosophies, LGBTQIA+ affirmative approaches, disability and chronic illness-sensitive therapy. Much of my work and training has been focused on trauma-informed therapy and trauma-centered clinical care. My philosophy is primarily humanistic and existential, however I also implement cognitive and behavioral interventions when appropriate.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that a positive rapport and clinical relationship is the primary mechanism for a successful therapeutic experience. I place strong emphasis on taking a client-centered approach with authenticity, creativity, use of connectivity, ongoing transparency, and humor when indicated.