Margaret Dunn, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Margaret!

I work with adults coping with stress, depression, anxiety, and grief. I use a holistic, strength-based approach and enjoy helping clients improve their overall health and wellness and develop a more purposeful, meaningful life.

My focus

While I have experience treating major mental health issues such as Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, and Personality Disorders, I am most comfortable treating Anxiety Disorders and Depression.

My approach

I use evidence-based approaches, primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthy coping / problem-solving skills, and improve their overall well-being.

My communication style

My communication style is down-to-earth, warm, and accepting. My clients tell me I am nonjudgmental and compassionate and that I take the time to thoroughly understand them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in the helping professions and pursued a career as a medical social worker after working with the elderly in a nursing home during high school and college, and later working in a university hospital, cancer center, and hospice.

My goals for you

Each client is unique, based on their background, strengths, values, and challenges. You know yourself best, and because of that, I will serve as your coach, helping to guide you in identifying your strengths, values, and challenges.

Our first session

I hope to create a relaxed, comfortable setting in which we can have a casual back-and-forth conversation. We will ask and answer questions. I will be interested in exploring your current stressors and how life has been for you up to this point.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Health and Disabilities Concentration from University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Margaret Dunn