Holding space for strong people during vulnerable times

Sitting beside humans seeking light in darkness

Guiding new families of all kinds to feel comfort, confidence, and joy with their child

What makes Dr. Dunn different?

Dr. Dunn’s approach to therapy is relationship-focused, patient-centered, culturally-attuned, and strength-based. She utilizes evidence-based interventions and integrates the latest research into her clinical practice and consultation with children and families.

• She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with young children and families

• She holds a specialized professional credential recognizing her achievement as a culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practitioner promoting Infant Mental Health (IMH-E ®) and is recognized as a mentor in her field

• Following her doctoral degree, she completed a 2-year fellowship to specialize in infant mental health and child development

• She has worked in clinical settings including hospitals, pediatrician’s offices, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient mental health centers, and medical clinics

• She lived and studied psychology in Chile and conducts therapy in Spanish and English

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What is Infant Mental Health?

Infant Mental Health is the developing capacity from birth to age 6, “to experience, regulate, and express emotions; to form close relationships; and to explore the environment and learn” — all in the context of family, community, and cultural expectations for young children (Zero to Three: zerotothree.org)

When young children are nurtured and protected by caring adults – most often their parents – this provides the basis for secure parent-child relationships. It is within these special relationships that young children build the foundation for all emotional, cognitive, and social development.

Research has also made the link between these strong early relationships and a person’s lifelong physical health.

Informed, responsive attuned, and stable caregiving relationships leads to confident and resilient children who are better able to manage their emotions, and have the capacity to connect with family, peers, and community in healthy ways.