Lauri Dunn, LCSW

Lauri Dunn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. She works with individuals who want clearer direction, more satisfying connections, or relief from persistent emotional pain.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can name their worries and talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps and realistic goals. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Across nine years of practice Lauri has supported people dealing with family conflict, depression, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career crossroads, bipolar-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also offers guidance around LGBT concerns and coping with life changes.

Lauri focuses on helping clients notice patterns, try different responses, and build skills that fit their daily life. She aims to empower people so they can manage stress and improve relationships outside of sessions. Expect straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and encouragement.

Her license is LCSW, which indicates clinical social work practice in Delaware. The first step is to talk through what feels most urgent and set small, achievable steps toward change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Many clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present concerns and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and testing new behaviors in daily life to reduce stress and improve relationships. This approach helps with anxiety, conflict, and coping during life changes.

Another helpful method centers on processing the effects of trauma and abuse by creating steady steps to feel safer and more in control. It focuses on small, manageable changes and improving emotional regulation so people can function better day to day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try techniques that fit those priorities. Goals and strategies are reviewed and adjusted as work progresses.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. They also let people check in from different places when that helps them keep consistent appointments.