Whatever brought you here, it matters. Let's look at it together.

I'm a "systems" trained marriage and family therapist. That means I know you don't exist in a vacuum. You're tied by invisible strings to the people in your life: family, friends, coworkers. What they do affects you, and what you do affects them. Even when you meet with me alone, I'm thinking about all of it.

I hold a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University and have counseled individuals, couples, and families in the Dallas area for more than twenty years. I help couples, families, and individuals across Texas with marriage and relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anger, addiction, and grief.

I've lived in the Dallas Metroplex since 1968 and raised three children of my own. I've heard most things at least once. You will not shock me, and you will not be judged.

Warmly, Dr. Jan Dunn

Years ago my daughter, then a high school senior, photographed half a head of cabbage for her photography class. She shot it so close that you couldn't tell what it was. That photo has hung in my office ever since, and I show it to clients all the time.

Here's why: when we get too close to a situation, we stop seeing it clearly. Judgment gets distorted. Decisions get harder. Much of my work is helping you pull the lens back so you can see the whole picture, name what's really going on, and choose your next step with a clear head.

Confidentiality is protected by state law in all but a few rare situations, which I'll explain fully before we begin.

My practice is telehealth. Every session happens over secure, HIPAA-compliant video through SimplePractice, and I'm a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. Same therapy, same confidentiality, no waiting room. That includes marathon therapy, which runs as two full days rather than a weekly hour.

It works better than most people expect. You're in your own space, so it's easier to open up. There's no commute, no parking, no sitting in traffic after a hard conversation. Sessions fit around work, childcare, and caregiving. And for most people, video therapy is just as effective as meeting in person.

All you need is a private, quiet spot and a decent internet connection. On a computer there's nothing to download. I send you a link right before we start, you click it, and we begin. A laptop, desktop, or phone can be used.

One requirement: you must be physically in Texas during our sessions, since that's where I'm licensed. And telehealth isn't right for everyone. Anyone 17 or younger, and certain situations like active substance use or a recent crisis, need in-person care. We'll talk it through before we begin.