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Margaret Dunn, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Margaret is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Margaret. View 42 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Margaret is the best!!

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing! So wise and I love that she brings God into all of our sessions. I am so thankful for her!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Margaret

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Margaret utilizes her background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Functional Medicine Health Coach and a Certified Life Coach to provide various evidence-based modalities to permanently remove mental roadblocks that are stopping you from achieving the success you KNOW you are capable of.

Do you find yourself saying yes when you are screaming NO inside?

Do you wonder what happened to that passionate person I’ve always dreamed of becoming?

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?

Do you ever wonder how come change is Soooo hard?

Do you say to yourself if my bad habit is so bad for me, why oh why, can't I stop?

Our subconscious mind controls over 90% of our thoughts and actions. The subconscious mind stores unprocessed emotions that accumulate over time and can show up as physical symptoms and stress.

I can assist you to transform fear into courage, dis-ease into wellness, pain into power, and chaos into clarity by safely processing emotions that have been stuck in your subconscious mind.

Some areas I specialize in are: Emotional Eating, Chronic Illness, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, and more.

I help you heal your hunger: Emotional eating is a mindset problem, not a diet nor exercise problem. It is a powerful and effective way to find temporary relief from many of life’s challenges. One of my specialties is assisting smart, busy professional women break cycles with emotional eating, overeating, and stress – not by hard work and willpower, but by identifying the root cause of your hunger,

I will assist you to heal your heart: Another area of specialty is assisting you eliminate self-doubt (imposter syndrome), self-sabotage and negative self-talk.

I will assist you to heal your habits: I teach you and guide you through the four step process of changing your habits so they work for you instead of against you.

I will always take a stand for you moving beyond what’s keeping you small or stuck – in your thinking, your behavior, your beliefs, or in the world. Growth is challenging, and change can feel awkward and painful, but numbness, avoidance, and defensiveness only keep us trapped – or worse.

My core values are compassion, open-mindedness, a passionate belief in growth and possibility, and deep respect for our humanity.

I look forward to talking with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Eating disorders Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Post-traumatic stress Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Margaret Dunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417114349.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2008009343 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Margaret Dunn

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

42 reviews

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Margaret is the best!!

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing! So wise and I love that she brings God into all of our sessions. I am so thankful for her!

Reviewed August 2024

She has given me several good techniques to use.

Reviewed June 2024

She’s great!!

Reviewed June 2024

I am grateful for my sessions with Margaret. She is an invaluable help in my life when it feels lonely and overwhelming. She not only listens intently with compassion but helps me shift my mindset from stuck to active, helping provide next steps and encouragement. Meeting with her has been a main source in my recent shift to more freedom and joy in my life.

Reviewed March 2024

She is wonderful and keeps me on track when I stray off and makes sure to give me the tools and homework needed to understand myself.

Reviewed March 2024

She was exactly what I needed. I appreciate her skill, experience and wisdom. I’ll put to work the tools she introduced me too.

Reviewed March 2024

I can’t say enough good things about her. She is caring, smart and responds in such a supportive way.

Reviewed February 2024

Margaret is a great therapist! It’s only been my second session and she has already helped me out tremendously.

Reviewed February 2024

Margaret Dunn has been fantastic!! She is so upbeat and sweet.

Reviewed May 2023

My therapist is great.

Reviewed April 2023

Margaret is awesome and makes the complexities of life seem so simple and manageable. She’s awesome

Reviewed February 2023

It’s awesome

Reviewed December 2022

So far I have had one live session with Margaret and have had multiple things that she has asked me to do. Everything she asks me to do is very helpful. If I say it is something mentally hard for me to do then she gives me the encouragement I need to do the task at hand.

Reviewed December 2022

Margaret is awesome and easy to talk to

Reviewed November 2022

I have just started my sessions with her and she is so sweet and very professional! I believe she will be a great fit for you :)

Reviewed November 2022

Margaret is very sensitive and insightful! Her positive suggestions have helped me through grief and helped me in resolving a number of problems.

Reviewed September 2022

Margaret is great! She was relatable and gave great advice. Tools that are basic yet can be versatile in any situation. Just be yourself and she will not judge you and she validated your feelings. I have learned so much about myself, thank you Margaret!

Reviewed September 2022

I feel like Margaret has gotten me over the hump in my grief. She has convinced me that I will be alright on my own and it is great to stick to my values. She was a good listener and a good guide.

Reviewed September 2022

Margaret has been amazing. She allows me to use this platform to express my most vulnerable side and makes me feel comfortable. She also has a unique way of allowing me to come to my own AHA moments. GOD bless her!

Reviewed September 2022

Margaret is very present and aware and has a wealth of insight and experience from which to draw in supporting the client's journey. I will continue working with her and recommend highly.

Reviewed August 2022

Margaret is very professional and attentive. She was able to identify steps for me to take in order to achieve my goals. I looked forward to every session and felt better afterwards. I have recommended her to my close family and friends.

Reviewed August 2022

I am so happy that my therapist helped me to sort out my issues with boundaries. Margaret helped me with understanding my issues and how to deal with others. The books and boundary worksheets really helped me to put my life, my behavior and my thinking on the right path.

Reviewed July 2022

She has helped me change my life completely. My emotional maturity has grown along with my confidence. I couldn't have done it without her.

Reviewed July 2022

Peggy is very friendly and helpful. I like her approach to changing thought patterns to be successful. We have been working through boundary issues and she has had a great impact on the stories I tell myself. If you are willing to put in the work I works recommend.

Reviewed May 2022

I absolutely love having Margaret as my therapist. She checks in so often. In the few weeks that I’ve been using Better Help, I have already seen change in my life for the better.

Reviewed April 2022

Miss Dunn has been phenomenal, and has helped overcome many challenges in my life. I was in 3 car accidents in 2021 that left me mentally scarred, and afraid to go anywhere or do anything. Even answering texts felt impossible. I signed up for therapy on a whim when I couldn’t sleep one night, and I was paired with Miss Dunn the next day. I didn’t expect to feel as relieved as I did after the first session. She listened, she provides techniques and advice, and she always makes sure to let me know she is proud of me and always here for me. I would recommend Miss Dunn to anybody, she has been a huge blessing for me.

Reviewed April 2022

Has been great and look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed March 2022

Margaret is very knowledgeable and gives plenty of options to address issues. She dives deeper into your problems so you can address the reasons why or why not you’re doing things. She also gives action steps so you’re working on addressing things after the call ends- which is helpful.

Reviewed February 2022

Margaret really helped me to understand and work through my grief. I lost someone in my life who was and is very special to me, and she helped me to get through it and come out stronger and better when I thought there was no way I was going to be able to move forward. She really took the time to break everything down with me and walk me through my struggles. I really am thankful for the sessions I had with her, as all of them were extremely helpful.

Reviewed January 2022

I started counseling with Peggy because I was having negative body image issues and eating mindlessly. She helped me learn to acknowledge and challenge my thoughts in all areas of life. I have learned how to reframe my thoughts and feel much more confident with myself now! The focus on goal setting with action steps each week has allowed me to progress forward. I now am able to love myself for who I am and not focus on the negative. I have learned to be kind to myself and listen to my body.

Reviewed December 2021

Margaret is patient and understanding. She gives me tangible goals, even when i feel like things are hard. Her past experiences in life make me feel confident she can help me.

Reviewed November 2021

Margaret is a phenomenal counselor. As a mental health professional, I tend to have a challenging time finding a counselor that I can connect with. I have a hard time letting my guard down. Margaret has been amazing to work with. She actively listens, helps me reframe, and helps me develop working solutions.

Reviewed November 2021

a wonderful counselor with amazing expertise and insight; she listens well & really helps put things into perspective no matter how challenging.

Reviewed August 2021

Hands down one of the best decisions. Margaret Dunn is patient and knowledgeable in her advice/help. So blessed for her and this app.

Reviewed July 2021

I am so thankful that I decided to try online counseling. Margaret has been such a huge blessing, and I am so grateful for her. She has helped me tackle issues I've struggled with for years and has taught me how to reshape my thinking to help me handle life's challenges and how to experience more joy.

Reviewed July 2021

Have been very pleased after only one session. Margaret is receptive and kind. Listens well and I feel fully supported. Also like that she initiates "action items"

Reviewed June 2021

Margaret has been amazing. She has helped me so much in such a short period of time - she helped me with some major life change decisions.

Reviewed May 2021

Margaret has been an exceptional counselor. She has listened, helped to reframe thoughts, and offered steps to move forward in a positive direction. She is great at action goal setting. She is responsive between sessions to messages and journal responses. I highly recommend Margaret.

Reviewed May 2021

Margaret has been wonderful offering me support and guidance in the areas that I need help with the most. She is empathetic and has helped me enormously.

Reviewed May 2021

Margaret Dunn gave me so many practical ways to help with my anxiety and depression. I would recommend her to anyone who is wanting to get out of their head more and find strategies to help ease anxiety.

Reviewed April 2021

Margaret has made getting counseling easier than I expected it to be. She is supportive and engaging and helps me find solutions to my current challenges.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Margaret Dunn offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Margaret Dunn works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Margaret Dunn speak?

Margaret Dunn speaks English.

How many years of experience does Margaret Dunn have?

Margaret Dunn has 15 years of experience.

Where is Margaret Dunn licensed to practice?

Margaret Dunn is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Margaret Dunn accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Margaret Dunn does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Margaret Dunn offer?

Margaret Dunn offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Margaret Dunn?

Margaret Dunn can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Margaret Dunn?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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