645 Westwood Ave Suite 203
River Vale, NJ 07675
Phone: 201-994-9969
marianne@drmariannedunn.com
River Vale, NJ 07675
Phone: 201-994-9969
marianne@drmariannedunn.com
Dr. Dunn's ApproachDr. Dunn's integrative clinical approach infuses cognitive- behavioral evidence-based treatments (specifically CBT approaches), with existential, interpersonal, systemic, and cultural approaches to psychotherapy . She believes that change happens through a combination of understanding (i.e., emotional and intellectual insight ) and concrete mindset and behavioral changes.
Dr. Dunn brings her passion for psychology, and compassion for others to her therapeutic work, clinical supervision, and professional development/ trainings. Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Dunn to ask questions about her practice. She has limited daytime availability at her private practice in River Vale, New Jersey, with the last available appointment at 3PM. As a scientist-practitioner, she stays abreast of recent developments in the psychological literature, and regularly publishes articles and presents at local and national conferences. See below for Dr. Dunn's CV & sample articles. |
About Dr. DunnShe is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey (license # 5656) and New York (license # 019544) with over a decade of experience including research, teaching, supervision, and clinical service delivery. Dr. Dunn has specialized training in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including Exposure & Response Prevention.
Her private practice is part-time and during the morning and early afternoon hours, with select evening hours. Dr. Dunn has particular expertise in working with adults experiencing "perfectionism," anxiety, and problems at work or in relationships. Although her practice is mostly comprised of adults, she has training and expertise in working with teens as well. She is bilingual (English & Spanish) and underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity and competency in her clinical work. |
Conditions and Issues Treated:
Dr. Dunn has extensive training treating a range of psychological problems and conditions, including but not limited to:
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Perfectionism
- OCD
- Depression
- Specific Phobias
- Panic Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- PTSD/ Trauma
- Grief/loss
- Managing life transitions, including divorce
- Managing medical issues
- Career counseling/ decision-making
- Faith/ spirituality concerns
- College transitions/ college mental health
- LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy
Click Below for Dr. Dunn's Curriculum Vitae:
| marianne_grace_dunn_phd_cv_2021.pdf |
Sample Articles
- Dunn, M. , Chambers, C., Cheng, M., & Cho, J. (in press). Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. Future Counselors' Voices: A Qualitative Investigation of Microaggression Training.
- Robinson, S. & Dunn, M. (2020). Existential interventions in psychotherapy and counseling to address the deleterious effects of racism during COVID-19. NJ Psychologist.
- Dunn, M. Daring to Address Race: Mindfulness, Allophilia, and Microaffirmations. NJ Psychologist
- Dunn, M. (2018). Doubly Invisible: Shedding Light on Mental Health and Marginalization. NJPA E-Newsletter
- Dunn, M. (2018). Perfectionism and Mental Health: Should We Be Concerned? Hills Valley Coalition Newsletter.
- Dunn, M. (2018). Setting Netflix to Spanish is the Hack Every English Speaking Working Mom Needs. Retrieved from: https://www.workingmother.com/setting-netflix-to-spanish-is-hack-every-english-speaking-working-mom-needs
- Dunn, M. (2017). Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Hills Valley Coalition Newsletter.
- Dunn, M. (2016). Teen Anxiety on the Rise. Pascack Press.
- Spangler, P., Hill, C., Dunn, M., Hummel, A., Walden, T., Liu, J., Jackson, J., Ganginis, H., & Salahuddin, N. (2014). Helping in the here-and-now: Teaching undergraduates the skill use of immediacy. The Counseling Psychologist, 42, 800-821. DOI: 10.1177/0011000014542598
- O’Brien, K., Franco, M., & Dunn, M. (2014). Women of Color in the Workplace: Supports, Barriers and Interventions. In Miville, M. & Ferguson, A. (Eds.) Handbook of Race-Ethnicity, and Gender in Psychology, p. 247-270.
- Dunn, M., & O’Brien, K. (2013). Work-Family Enrichment Among Dual-Earner Couples: Can Work Improve Our Family Life? Journal of Counseling Psychology, 60, 634-640. doi: 10.1037/a003353
- Dunn, M., Rochlen, A., & O’Brien, K. (2013). Employee, partner, mother: An exploratory investigation of working women with stay at home fathers. Journal of Career Development, 40, 3-22. DOI: 10.1177/0894845311401744
Convenient Location in Bergen County; Ample Parking Available; Currently Conducting Sessions via Teletherapy Only
Marianne G. Dunn, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist NJ #5656, NY # 019544
645 Westwood Ave Suite 203
River Vale, NJ 07675
Office Phone: 201-994-9969
Email: marianne@drmariannedunn.com
Licensed Psychologist NJ #5656, NY # 019544
645 Westwood Ave Suite 203
River Vale, NJ 07675
Office Phone: 201-994-9969
Email: marianne@drmariannedunn.com
River Vale Office
*Despite extra precautions Dr. Dunn takes to ensure the your privacy, please note that email and electronic submissions via this website may not be a secure means of communication. Please contact Dr. Dunn via phone to discuss personal matters, and schedule initial appointments.
*Please note, in the event of a psychological emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. If you are in Bergen County, you may contact 201-262-HELP (4357)
