Meet Sarah Dunn, LPC

Sarah Dunn

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT:

Lakeview In-Person Telehealth

Sarah Dunn is a Certified Light On Anxiety Treatment Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Sarah earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington.

Sarah is passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and other emotional concerns. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, processing life’s challenges, and working toward meaningful change. Sarah draws from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. She enjoys helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, and develop confidence in navigating life’s challenges. Sarah values building a strong therapeutic relationship and believes that growth happens when clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes that align with their values and goals.

When not working, Sarah enjoys running, exploring new restaurants in Chicago, and spending time with friends and family.

My therapist, Sarah Dunn, is excellent. She is non-judgmental, organized and is actually helping me a lot.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Adler University

M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Indiana University, Bloomington

B.S. Psychology, Minors in Sociology and Health Studies

Clinical Psychological Science Certificate

Clinical Interests:

ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyAnxietyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Blood Injury PhobiaBody-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)Child AnxietyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Contamination OCDDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Fear of DogsFear of FlyingGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Habit Reversal Training (HRT)Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)Health AnxietyLearning DisabilitiesMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural CounselingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Panic DisorderPerfectionismPerformance & Public Speaking AnxietyPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPhobiasSchool Anxiety & RefusalScreen AddictionSeparation AnxietySkin Picking (Dermatillomania)Social AnxietyVomit Phobia (Emetophobia)Women's Health

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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