What I have to offer as a therapist:
Are you desiring therapy that will teach you how to:
Solve relationship problems and increase satisfaction in relationships
Improve communication and assertiveness skills
Build your self esteem
Set comfortable boundaries
Relieve anxiety and depression
Manage life transitions and vocational stress
Have a general improvement in well being
Enhance personal and spiritual growth
Are you looking for a therapist who is:
Skilled in promoting her client’s well being and happiness
Of an age where she can speak from a place of not only training, but experience and wisdom
In a long term marriage that has had its share of ups and downs
Has parented and step-parented. Not always well. But successfully
Personable and has sense of humor
Has an office that is attractive and welcoming
Will explore with you your goals for therapy
What I do:
I offer counseling and therapy for individuals, couples and groups. My work is interactive and designed to help clients master their problems. Our therapy sessions will be about you, and anything disclosed in our time together will be held in highest confidence.
Where I Come From:
I consider myself a Californian, although I was born in Albany, New York and raised in Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, I was offered a job in Washington, D.C. serving on the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. Discovering that politics wasn’t a “match” for me, I headed west to work for the VIII Olympic Winter Games as a staff member on the Organizing Committee, headquartered in San Francisco. I met my husband at the Olympics and spent the next 20+ years at home raising our three children. When they headed off to college, I went back to graduate school to obtain my Therapist training.
Educational Background:
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. Masters Degrees in Theology and Marriage and Family Ministries.
University of California, Irvine, CA; Certificate in Alcohol and Other Chemical Dependencies.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL., B.S. cum laude in Journalism and Advertising.
My Strengths:
I have a strong Christian background and a seminary Masters degree in theological studies as well as marriage and family ministries.
I know how to bring Biblical truth to the complexities of life.
I am positive and confident in my faith and in the sufficiency of Christ.
I am on the referral lists of: American Association of Christian Therapists, New Life Ministries, Focus on the Family, and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
My Passions:
I am passionate about putting into practice God’s Truth — which is more than just a thought process — and God’s Word — which is more than a reading project.
I am passionate about the friendships of women and why these friendships are important for support, renewal and encouragement.
I am passionate about the connection between what we think about and focus on and the direction our lives take.
Public Speaking:
I am actively involved in planning large conferences as well as small retreats, and have been the speaker at many seminars and workshops.
Groups say they like the humor and solid teaching I bring to my presentations which cover both psychological and spiritual topics.
Evaluation Comments From my Speaking Engagements:
“I really appreciate Carolyn’s deep knowledge of the Word and it’s application to our lives -- done so lovingly.” Carol L., Spokane, WA.
“She is able to show practical application to God’s Word.” Patty Y., Yakima, WA.
“ Carolyn is an outstanding leader. Her presentation is both spiritual and amusing and has given me much to ponder.” Many Anne M.,Spokane, WA.
“Carolyn really knows her subject and presents it in a logical fashion -- easy to grasp and to remember.” Helen J., Spokane, WA.
“I found the retreat to be so spiritually satisfying that I felt filled to capacity. Carolyn Dunn blessed my socks off. ” Donna B., Sandpoint, ID.
“She really helped me to step back and observe some of the things in my life that need changing.” Renee P., Santa Rosa, CA.
“Carolyn has a theologically sound understanding of her subject and an ability to give practical applications.” Carla K., Yakima, WA.
“Very applicable information. It was confrontive on what we all need to hear about ourselves!” Laura LeP., Santa Rosa, CA.
“I liked her openness about her own struggle -- and the foundation on the Truth.” Patty A., Santa Rosa, CA.
“... her directness, her clearness... her word pictures were fabulous!” Enid M., Healdsburg, CA.
“Thank you for the best retreat I’ve attended. You were organized, inspirational and just the right touch of humor.” Kathryn R., Yakima, WA.
"I love Carolyn's presentation style. She's so willing to share her own experiences and imperfections that it's easy to relate and identify with her message." JoAnn P., Santa Rosa, CA.
“ ... Very direct and just vulnerable enough.” “Practical and usable. Good stuff!.” “Creative.” “I liked her sincerity and the great use of metaphor.” “Good balance of Biblical knowledge and application.” “Carolyn used personal touches throughout; combined with her knowledge of Scripture brought the material to life for me.” "Ms. Dunn is not only a Good speaker -- but a very God oriented one!" “I appreciated the strong emphasis on God’s Word.” (miscellaneous unsigned comments on evaluations)