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Erin Dunham, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Erin
Erin Dunham is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related difficulties listed in her profile.
Erin helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice different ways of responding. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness and motivational approaches to work on specific problems. Sessions emphasize clear strategies, small experiments, and skill practice between meetings.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people through trauma, grief, and relationship strain. She also works with issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Erin incorporates psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit the client's goals.
In sessions she often breaks concerns into manageable steps. That can mean identifying patterns, testing a new behavior, and tracking what changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, self-harm history, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue by focusing on practical coping methods and motivation.
Erin offers care in English and practices in Massachusetts. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How Erin blends structured approaches for online work
Erin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into concrete thoughts and behaviors to test. CBT focuses on noticing patterns, running small experiments, and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people learn present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques. Mindfulness can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving attention to daily life. Motivational Interviewing is another method she uses to clarify goals, increase motivation, and move toward behavior change when people feel stuck.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Erin treats this as a collaborative process. She will review goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what helps the person make steady progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy days, allows a shorter check-in when needed, and removes travel time. Erin will discuss how to structure meetings so they fit a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as grief, addictions, and self-esteem.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try small behavioral experiments, and practice new coping skills between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience working clinically with people facing trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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