Dunya Gilmore, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Dunya is all of the good stuff!!! She's so insightful and compassionate. I feel so heard and understood. Someone finally sees the whole picture. I'm so grateful!”

Less than 1 year ago

“I absolutely appreciate my sessions with Dunya. I feel her open minded and understanding approach make her easy to talk to. I recommend her to anyone wanting to dig deep and learn more about themselves.”

More than 1 year ago

About Dunya Gilmore

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Gottman Method

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Relational

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dunya Gilmore

Honesty, integrity, insight, awareness, knowledge, relief, and resolution are what you'll get with me. I believe the therapeutic process is organic, and our sessions will unfold over time, focusing on getting you to a place where you can think clearly, understand yourself better, and feel solid. I am an out-of-the-box thinker and doer with full acceptance of all life’s wonders. Differences are appealing, and I welcome them with open arms, encouraging you to be your absolute self 100% of the time. If you need a jump start, help figuring out what makes you tick, what makes you happy, and what your authentic self needs to thrive, I’d love to work with you. Life throws curveballs that can be annoying, frustrating, and shocking at times. I get it because I’ve been there. It’s okay and healthy to ask for help. My specialties include insight-oriented talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and strategic therapy. I have worked with adults experiencing depression and anxiety, relationship distress, anger management issues, trauma histories, existential crises, and co-occurring disorders that require medication treatment. I also work with couples seeking help communicating and bringing the love back into their relationship. I provide psychoeducation and real-life solutions to problems that seem unsolvable at face value, but with that one tweak, you find out they were solvable all along. I fully believe in the connection between body and mind and weave differing modalities into therapy to address each component of healing and wellness. Often, we don’t realize that just one simple tweak can launch you into the lifetime you want. I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree, both from Dominican University of California.

What should a new client know about working with you?

With the firm belief that timing is everything, each strategy and session is tailored to fit your needs at any given time. With me, you'll get strategically tailored, collaborative, exploratory insightful sessions to help you with what you are seeking therapy for. Sometimes what you will find is that the initial reason for therapy, is not what you end up working on. Emotional safety and the freedom to explore your deepest emotions, organize your thoughts, and decipher your experiences is provided here. You will come to understand the Why’s which prompt your choices and lead your evolution in the primary relationship with yourself and your outside relationships will become more fulfilling in every way, day after day.

In-network insurances

More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Dominican University of California, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Dominican University of California (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1245616762

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.84

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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She's such a great therapist. I have been to many therapists over the years and I think Dunya's my favorite so far!