Sarah Dunn, M.A.

Sarah Dunn is a Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology with experience providing

psychotherapy and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. Her

primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic therapy, and she also integrates

elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment

Therapy (ACT) based on each client’s needs. Her goal is to create a warm,

nonjudgmental environment while helping clients explore the underlying causes of their

symptoms and relational patterns. Through this process, she supports clients in

developing a deeper understanding of themselves and how they interact with the world

around them.

Sarah has experience working in community mental health, where she facilitated

court-ordered visitations and psychoeducational groups. She has also provided

psychotherapy and psychological assessments in private practice settings for

individuals across the lifespan. In addition, she trained at an outpatient hospital,

conducting psychological testing and providing psychotherapy for children. Her clinical

interests include psychological assessment, anxiety, depression, and relational

difficulties.

Sarah is a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School in

Washington, D.C. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The

Chicago School. In addition, she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a

minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies from James Madison University. In

her spare time, Sarah enjoys watching reality TV, doing crafts, and listening to podcasts

while going on walks.