Yolanda Dunn, LCSW, CSW
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in CBT
- CBT and client-centered therapy
- Focus on coping skills
- Experience with grief and PTSD
About Yolanda Dunn
Yolanda Dunn is a North Carolina native who relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to attend graduate school in 2011 and quickly embraced the city's diverse culture. She combines a warm personal presence with professional training to support people navigating work-life balance, adjustment challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and relationship concerns. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials; LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a social work credential in clinical practice. With six years of clinical experience, she centers her work on evidence-informed strategies, often using cognitive behavioral therapy as a foundation while integrating client-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Yolanda places great value on building strong rapport and creating a nonjudgmental, welcoming atmosphere where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions. She emphasizes empowering clients to identify and change distorted thinking patterns, develop practical coping skills, and pursue goals that reflect their values. Outside of her practice, she enjoys food, fitness, soulful R&B music, live concerts, and basketball, and she appreciates time spent with family and friends. Yolanda views therapy as a collaborative journey and offers steady encouragement as people work toward meaningful change and a better version of themselves.
Yolanda places great value on building strong rapport and creating a nonjudgmental, welcoming atmosphere where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions. She emphasizes empowering clients to identify and change distorted thinking patterns, develop practical coping skills, and pursue goals that reflect their values. Outside of her practice, she enjoys food, fitness, soulful R&B music, live concerts, and basketball, and she appreciates time spent with family and friends. Yolanda views therapy as a collaborative journey and offers steady encouragement as people work toward meaningful change and a better version of themselves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yolanda Dunn have?
Yolanda Dunn has six years of experience in clinical social work, supporting people with a range of adjustment and mental health concerns.
Is Yolanda Dunn a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details: GA LCSW CSW007550.
In which languages does Yolanda Dunn provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Yolanda Dunn located?
Yolanda is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Yolanda Dunn as my therapist?
You can work with Yolanda Dunn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yolanda Dunn work with international clients?
Yolanda Dunn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yolanda Dunn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care with a Focus on Collaboration
Yolanda frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also practices client-centered therapy, emphasizing a respectful, empathic stance that helps clients explore feelings and build on personal strengths for relationship and adjustment concerns. Additionally, she incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques to help individuals develop present-moment awareness and calm during periods of grief or overwhelming emotion.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Yolanda works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, and she tailors interventions so the approach evolves as needs change. This partnership helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress over time.