Alana Dunn, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Alana keeps me in check and reminds me of my therapy goals in our sessions. She advocates for my care and leads our sessions based on my needs.”

More than 1 year ago

About Alana Dunn

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Marriage Counseling

Stress

Cognitive Therapy

Mood Disorders

Worry

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Sex Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Eclectic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alana Dunn

Alana Dunn has been providing therapeutic services for 22 years and approaches her work with high empathy and transparency, fostering a strong therapist/client relationship. She believes that without a strong relationship, healing cannot occur because the client never fully trusts. She began her career working with domestic violence victims and their children at a shelter while running the county’s crisis line. Alana then worked with adolescents in a group home, gained experience at a non-profit providing therapeutic services, and ultimately transitioned to private practice. She earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from National University. My approach Alana approaches therapy with curiosity, seeking to fully understand and for the client to feel understood. She uses CBT/DBT, mindfulness/meditation, and psychoanalysis. Additionally, she incorporates TFCBT, Gottman, Family Systems, ERP, and Brainspotting. My focus Alana works with individuals, couples, and families addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, life transitions, stress, divorce, pregnancy and postpartum, family conflict, domestic violence, parenting, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, and grief. My communication style Alana’s approach is grounded in high empathy and transparency. She often weaves in humor to build rapport and creates a safe space where clients feel supported. She can hold some of the heaviness clients experience while providing a calm, laid-back environment. When necessary, she is direct, challenges thinking patterns, and pushes for growth. My journey to therapy Alana has always had an inquisitive mind and wanted to know “Why.” Although common in children, she would spend time researching to find answers. This curiosity, combined with growing up in a toxic and dysfunctional home, drove her to become a therapist. The intense need to understand why people treat each other in ways that create trauma piqued her interest in pursuing therapy as a career.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1629122122

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Alana keeps me in check and reminds me of my therapy goals in our sessions. She advocates for my care and leads our sessions based on my needs.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Alana Dunn work with?

Alana Dunn works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alana Dunn?

Alana Dunn frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alana Dunn on their profile.