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About Us
Foremost Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist in Los Angeles
I'm Sharon Dunas, LMFT, and I offer a friendly and understanding environment for individuals, couples, and families to cope with the challenges of mental illness in Los Angeles. I provide suitable rooms with appropriate resources to ensure my clients feel safe to focus on their mental health needs.
As a licensed clinician (LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), I have helped countless families cope with mental illness. I give them tools to communicate with their ill relatives when they are psychotic and suggest ways to make space in the family system to deal with these unwanted visitor.
My goal is to help families survive the emotional trauma of mental illness. I help them gain knowledge and understanding to adapt to the challenges of having mental illness in a loved one. With my guidance, clients can learn how to navigate this difficult terrain and achieve greater mental and emotional well-being. Call me today at (310) 207-3505 and let me help you fight the stigma of mental illness and live a better life.
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A Pioneer In Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
As a pioneer in fighting the stigma of mental illness, I offer a much-needed service for individuals, couples, and families dealing with mental illness. With years of personal and professional experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the emotional trauma and stigma associated with mental illness. My personal experience with mental illness within my own family, including my parents, and later in life with my husband, has given me a unique perspective on the challenges and struggles that families face when dealing with mental illness.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 people in the United States have a mental illness. This means that there are millions of families and individuals struggling to cope with the challenges of mental illness. My goal is to help them navigate these challenges with compassion, understanding, and support. Through my pioneering work in fighting the stigma of mental illness, I help my clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I offer a safe space where they can express themselves freely without fear of judgment. My approach is tailored to each individual's unique needs, and I work collaboratively with my clients to develop effective coping strategies and treatment plans.
Overall, my mission is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome the stigma and challenges of mental illness. With my support and guidance, they can learn to thrive despite the obstacles they face.
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The Expertise and Leadership of Sharon Dunas
I'm a mental health expert with years of experience helping families overcome the emotional trauma of mental illness. I have dedicated herself to helping families gain knowledge and understanding and adapt to the trauma of having a loved one with mental illness. As a trusted authority in the field, I served as the Executive Director of NAMI Westside LA and NAMI LA County, and am a NAMI State family-to-family trainer. I have received numerous community and state mental health awards in recognition of her contributions.
My expertise and leadership have resulted in significant contributions to the mental health community. As President of NAMI Westside LA, I co-wrote a business plan for NAMI Los Angeles County, which resulted in the funding of $1.5 million over a year and a half to deliver family-focused strategies for reducing mental health stigma and discrimination. I have taught mental health courses at universities and clinics throughout L.A. and has appeared on radio and TV discussing NAMI and mental health issues.
My dedication to helping families overcome the challenges of mental illness has made me a trusted resource for families and individuals dealing with mental illness. My experience and expertise make me uniquely qualified to provide tailored therapy sessions to help clients develop effective coping strategies and treatment plans. With my guidance, clients can learn how to navigate the challenges of mental illness and achieve greater mental and emotional well-being.
