Graciela Dunn, LCSW
Licensed in California · 20 years in practice
Graciela Dunn offers a calm, straightforward approach for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, or depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 22367 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1811222425 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Graciela
Graciela Dunn offers a calm, straightforward approach for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, or depression. She writes plainly and listens closely so conversations stay focused on what matters most. Graciela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with two decades of experience.
She helps people name what feels hardest and find small, doable steps forward. Sessions aim to create a nonjudgmental space where feelings and worries can be said out loud.
Background and approach
Graciela supports work on practical skills for coping and better communication. Her background includes long-term clinical work across many common concerns. She has worked with people coping with abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
She also helps people manage panic attacks, mood disorders, and symptoms tied to shame or guilt. Graciela pays attention to patterns in relationships and to how past hurts still affect daily life. She partners with clients to set clear goals, try different strategies, and evaluate what helps.
Her style is steady and direct, focused on what will make life easier day to day. Sessions are available in English and Spanish. People who are looking for help with communication problems, impulsivity, or finding renewed purpose often come for practical guidance and ongoing support.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Graciela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Graciela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in clear, everyday language. One common focus is on learning practical coping skills that reduce anxiety and manage panic attacks; this looks like practicing breathing or grounding techniques and testing small behavior changes between sessions. Another emphasis is on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can improve communication and set healthier boundaries in their daily lives.Choosing which methods to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process makes it easier to find tools that feel realistic and useful for each person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes care flexible around work, caregiving, and travel. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into their routines and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask
What issues does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related problems like panic attacks and communication troubles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and practical. She creates a nonjudgmental space and helps people try small, concrete steps to feel better.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience providing clinical care and guidance in California settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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