Lauri Dunn

Lauri Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Delaware who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes. She welcomes straightforward conversations and supports people who are ready to try different ways to feel better. Her style centers on listening first and then helping clients find practical steps forward.

She has nine years of professional experience working with people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those managing career stress, bipolar challenges, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named. She helps people identify patterns that make life harder and tries out small, manageable changes to improve day-to-day functioning. Her work includes coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete strategies.

Lauri emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s pace. She encourages honest conversation about goals and what seems to help. Progress is usually built one step at a time, with adjustments based on what the client reports.

People who choose her often say they want practical tools alongside emotional support. Lauri aims to empower clients to make choices that fit their life and values, while offering steady guidance through difficult transitions.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear skills and small behavior changes that people can practice between sessions. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking to reduce stress and anger. Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete tools for managing intense feelings, improving sleep, and handling difficult conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust plans based on what the client prefers and reports. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Session logistics vary by clinician, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between meetings. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for meeting from a location that is more convenient on the day of the appointment.