Lauri Dunn

Lauri Dunn is a Delaware licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Lauri emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly.

She has worked with concerns that include relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on identifying what matters most to each person and setting practical steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

Lauri aims to support and empower people as they make changes. She listens for patterns and helps someone try new ways of responding to old problems. Progress is often a mix of short-term coping strategies and ongoing personal work.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She encourages clients to take small, manageable steps and checks in on what is working. The goal is to help people feel more capable of handling hard moments and moving toward a more fulfilling life.

People who want to begin will complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment based on availability. Lauri works in English and is licensed in Delaware as an LCSW.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical tools and coping strategies. One approach involves helping people identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then testing small changes to see if things feel better; this helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Another approach emphasizes building clear coping steps and short-term strategies to manage strong emotions and daily challenges, which can help with grief, anger, sleep problems, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauri collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust plans, and try different techniques if needed so the therapy fits the person's life and needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker follow-up when new problems arise. Some formats also let a person use audio-only conversations when bandwidth or a shorter check-in is preferred. Discussing practical scheduling needs during the match questionnaire and first session helps ensure therapy fits day-to-day life.