Meet Jamie Dunn
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA #83669
I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Jamie Dunn and I became licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist ten years ago and began practicing 15 years ago. In that time, I’ve had the privilege of supporting countless people through some of the most challenging periods, circumstances, relationships, choices, and losses of their lives. I find the work I get to do with clients to be incredibly rewarding and effective, seeing people understand, process, accept, and changes things about themselves, their relationships, and their lives that had caused them tremendous pain and shame. I welcome all clients to embark on this journey with me as we together will find the unique approach for your concerns and goals.
I was born and raised here on the Central Coast, much of that time spent in Atascadero itself. I earned my Masters Degree from the University of San Francisco, where I dedicated my required 3,000 hours of experience to serving the diverse population that the Bay Area has to offer. This time truly helped me discover and cultivate my passions, clinical focus and skills, as well as grow tremendously as an individual. Coming back to Atascadero was always the dream. I am blessed to be raising my own young family here while supporting members of this community we are a part of.
Services
I offer therapy in-person in Atascadero, CA and virtual sessions (in CA only).
I have a broad range of experience and skills to support individual adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds and identities seeking relief from depression and anxiety, among other common stressors in their lives. Please contact me to explore your specific concerns and needs confidentially.
I treat a broad range of challenges and conditions so please don’t let the following list dissuade you from reaching out to explore if working together is the right fit.
Some Areas of Special Experience and Interest:
Adolescents
A vast majority my hours of experience toward licensure was spent with an organization that specialized in the mental health of teens. It was here I found a special place for working with youth and all they inherently face in this incredible phase of exploration, risk taking, identity formation, and relationship development.
Generational Healing & Connection: Parent & Adult-Child Relationships
Supporting parents and their adult children in navigating complex, often painful dynamics has become a deeply meaningful part of my work. As families grow and change, longstanding patterns—like enmeshment, emotional distance, or unresolved conflict—can resurface, often rooted in generational trauma. I work with parents and adult children to untangle these dynamics, build healthier communication, and learn how to set and respect emotional boundaries. Whether you're trying to reconnect, repair, or redefine your role as a parent or adult child, I offer a compassionate space to explore the patterns you're ready to break and the relationship you hope to build.
Cancer
For several years, I was the Clinical Director at a local non-profit which serves the social and emotional needs of those impacted by cancer and their loved ones. From walking someone through a new diagnosis and treatment, orienting to life after cancer, living with metastatic disease, and supporting families through bereavement, some of the most meaningful experience of my career have been in these groups and counseling sessions.
Anxiety, Depression,
& Grief
I have a broad range of experience and skills to support people of diverse backgrounds and identities. Among the most common concerns I treat are depression and anxiety with some special areas of interest and experience, including: people impacted by cancer, trauma, attachment wounds & codependency, postpartum & new parenting,
Did you know?
I am currently in-network for Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, United, & Aetna insurance plans.
I also offer services out of pocket. I am happy to support you in seeking reimbursement for therapy, using a "superbill."
— Jamie Dunn
Connect with me!
Contact Info
If you are a new or returning client, please contact me to schedule a 15 minute free consultations call in order to explore what you’d like to work on and ensure we are a good fit to work together.
Phone
Address
ATASCADERO, CA 93422