Charlie Dunkin (They/Them)

LCSW 99307
Accepting Clients

2LGBTQIAP+, poly and kinky affirming mental health therapy and harm reduction substance use counseling.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with adults and elders in the 2LGBTQIAP+, poly, kinky, and substance using communities. I provide a range of therapy services from general mental health and relationship concerns, such as anxiety, depression, managing stigma, miscommunications, or balancing life and the current political climate, through more specific exploration of substance use practices and modifications, and accessing gender affirming surgeries.

My Background and Approach

I’ve had 8+ years working in non-profit as a therapist and substance use counselor seeing anyone who walked in the door. My theoretical orientation comes from a combination of Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness Based CBT, STAIR, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention models, adapted with Critical Race Theory, Queer and Trans Theory, Disability Justice, Liberation and community centered approach. If you are unsure if we could work together, let’s chat and find out together! I offer a free initial 15 minute phone or video call.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I’m a white, queer, trans nonbinary person who uses they/them pronouns. I’m third generation US citizen from Jewish Ukrainian immigrants (I’m Anti-Zionist). I believe in critical race theory, Black Lives Matter, Land Back, Anti-Zionism/Colonialism, Trans Rights, Harm Reduction framework of substance use, Poly and KINK positivity, Sex work is valid work, disability justice is critical, climate change is real, and the belief that basic human needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare and dignity are basic human rights.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Harm Reduction Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Narrative Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Gender Identity Therapy LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • Men's Issues
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $40 - 225/session

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