Jessica Pinti Dunson, LMHC, LCAS

She/Her

Serving clients in Arizona, North Carolina, Florida

Specialties:

Substance Use Grief Anxiety Depression Trauma Self Esteem

I Work With: Adults

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UNC at Charlotte
Master’s Degree in Counseling from UNC at Charlotte
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist

Trainings & Certifications

Internal Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Career Counseling
Extensive Training in Substance Use Disorders

“I am committed to building a place where you can be authentically you, in order to discover what works best.”

As a teenager, I found myself sitting in a therapy office with a stranger who my family said would help. I was skeptical, but was anxious, depressed and desperate to regain a sense of control over my life. She changed my life and inspired me to become a therapist myself. Therapy helped me learn not only to believe in myself, but how to trust myself- my actions and my emotions. Being able to witness individuals gain confidence in themselves is one of the most rewarding parts of being a therapist.

I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and substance use disorders. I have many loved ones who are in different forms and models of recovery. I practice utilizing a person centered; strength based approach, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) woven in. I am also trained in career counseling and am passionate about working with individuals at a crossroads in their life and/or career.

I believe that every human is intricately complicated and beautiful, and what is needed in their healing journey is unique to them. I am committed to building a place where you can be authentically you, in order to discover what works best. I am not here to “fix” anyone. My focus will be on partnering with you through this process, whether you are in the realm of discovering a new or shifting identity or navigating life in your current landscape.

Fun Facts

Favorite Place You've Traveled

St. Lucia

Favorite Dessert

My mom's homemade chocolate and peanut butter cake. She homemakers everything from scratch, and that peanut butter icing is EVERYTHING.

Favorite Way To Move Your Body

A dance class called Body Jam, that has hip hop and Latin flares.

How Do You Take Your Coffee

I take my coffee with limited coffee. I prefer a splash of caramel and vanilla syrup, yes both, with a heavy pour of oat milk.

Childhood Dream

To be an Olympian gymnast, many, many moons ago I was second in the nation for floor exercise.

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Kind Words From Real Patients

“No practice has helped me the way Therapy for Women has.”

“I have been to many therapists for trauma work but no practice has helped me the way Therapy for Women has. This practice is based on mutual trust. Your therapist will happily share bits of their own life experiences. This always makes me feel less alone in what I am experiencing and make sessions feel so comfortable. I really think this practice is something special and I am SO happy I found it when I did.”

“Therapy for Women empowers clients to see change in themselves.”

“Therapy for Women offers a fresh and modern approach to therapy which involves empowering clients to see change in themselves. They give you tools to supplement what’s talked about in session so you can go home and practice life skills. This step has been so crucial for my long-term recovery and emotional stability. The therapists genuinely care for each client. No matter why you go to Therapy for Women, these women WILL change your life. I really can’t thank them enough.”

“Therapy for Women has saved my life and then stuck with me to help me rebuild it from the bottom up.”

“In addition to individual therapy, I'm in a weekly group. I've created wonderful friendships here. It's also functioned as a safe space for me to experiment with things like stating my needs, getting vulnerable, setting boundaries, and receiving feedback from a non-therapist. Therapy for Women has saved my life and then stuck with me to help me rebuild it from the bottom up.”

“They just genuinely care about their patients.”

"I found this center when I needed it most in life. They matched me with a few therapists and first time was a charm. The center itself is very quick to act if you need anything. I see a psychiatrist within the practice as well and he too is amazing. They just genuinely care about their patients. You don’t feel like a time slot to them."

“…the very first therapist they hooked me up with was my perfect match.”

"Finding the right therapist is the hardest journey when you are already at your worst. I've tried multiple and none were working for me. But then I was told about Therapy for Women Center and the very first therapist they hooked me up with was my perfect match. We've been together coming on 2 years and she has really been amazing."

“The office has a soothing atmosphere, you immediately feel comfortable and at ease.”

"Happy to have found Therapy for Women Center. I can feel a change in my thinking and lifestyle and it is a huge difference from a year ago. So grateful! The office has a soothing atmosphere, you immediately feel comfortable and at ease."

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Jessica Pinti Dunson, LMHC, LCAS

Fun Facts

Ready to find the support you deserve?

Kind Words From Real Patients

Is therapy right for you?

Visit us in Philly, the Main Line, or virtually in 43 states!