Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
26451 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Let's Connect (949) 201-9351

You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with personal and relational struggles. and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel stuck, helpless and doubtful. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace within yourself and relationships, but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are coupled with feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiousness, anger, impatience, resentment, bitterness, along with shame and guilt for feeling those to begin with.
There is a way out of suffering. Joy and peace can co-exist with life’s difficulties. I work with my clients to explore these difficult issues and help them to gain a sense of deeper connection, hope, and peace. I use an honest, authentic, and caring approach and will help you to develop skills that will move you through the emotional pain.
I have 15 years of experience helping people move through life’s struggles. I provide a safe, compassionate, judgment-free environment with a smile and some humor. I focus on building hope with quick results. Please call or email me to make an appointment. It is my honor to be by your side guiding you on the journey to peace and joy.
Call or Email Denise Dunn now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 201-9351
Let's Connect (949) 201-9351

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Out of Network
Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 201-9351
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT101039 Denise Dunn
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from Relational Living Therapy 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 201-9351
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 201-9351
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 201-9351
Groups
Older Adult Support Group, (60 plus)
We feel alone in our struggles and we are not. Group therapy via telehealth is a supportive environment that allows us to connect with others who can relate to our struggles. This is a support group that creates safety, where one can begin to heal by opening up about anxiety, depression, and grief and receive acceptance, kindness and compassion.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Tue 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Location
Video sessions only
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Email Denise Dunn about this group or call - (949) 201-9351