The Real Talk:


Perfectionism can seriously be a real bitch some times (and I say that with a lot of love, self-ownership of my own bitchy tendencies, and a drive to reclaim “bitch” from the patriarchy).

If you’re a perfectionist, you’ve been this way for AWHILE. You probably noticed it as a kid, you definitely experienced it in school, and you’re for sure feeling it come up now. If you don’t take the reins, it’s going to keep getting in your way and holding you back and telling you that you’re a failure (even when you’re not).

Skills-based coaching for perfectionists

With over a decade of work in the mental health field, specializing in anxiety and anger management skills-building for teens and women, and with more than 30 years experience in being a stressed out lady, I know the evidence-based tools you need to manage your perfectionism. We can make it work FOR you rather than AGAINST you. I promise.

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The Professional Bio:


Kelsey Torgerson Dunn, MSW specializes in anxiety, anger management, and mindfulness support for college students, young professionals, seriously stressed brides, and millennial moms. She opened her group practice, Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, in early 2017.

Kelsey presents on topics related to CBT-based anxiety management, identifying underlying causes of anger outbursts, and treating anxiety-driven anger at schools and at home.

Publicist

Kendall Litton, New Harbinger Publications

kendall.litton@newharbinger.com

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She is committed to meeting each client where they are

“As a colleague of Kelsey's, I can confidently say that she is passionate about supporting and nurturing the kids, teens, and college student populations. She is committed to meeting each client where they are and skilled at helping clients process the relationship between anxiety and anger. I would highly recommend Kelsey… for kids, teens, and college students seeking support in digging deep into understanding and processing anxiety and anger.”

 

Danielle Patrick-Wade, EdD, MS, MA, therapist and sports psychologist

 

Kelsey Torgerson Dunn’s book on anxiety-driven anger for teens fills an important gap in skills-based learning

“Kelsey Torgerson Dunn’s book on anxiety-driven anger for teens fills an important gap in skills-based learning, tapping into the intersection of two impactful mind states in a uniquely nuanced way. As a clinician who encounters anger and angst regularly in sessions, this book will be immensely useful in providing a thorough and relatable framework for teens in and outside of the therapy experience!”

 

Katie Krimer, MA, LCSW, therapist; authenticity coach; author of The Essential Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens; and founder of the wellness and self-growth platform, Growspace

 

Media

  • Coping When Anxiety Makes You ANGRY!

    Kelsey and fellow teen therapist, Mallory Grimste, talk about favorite coping skills on Mallory’s youtube channel. Watch here.

  • The BSB Podcast

    Kelsey talks all about writing her book, runing a group practice, and specializing in anxiety-driven anger with The Business School Bootcamp.

  • Your Anxious Child: 5 Minute Solutions

    Hosted by Edward Plimpton, PhD. Kelsey and Ted talk about anxiety-driven anger and working with teens. Listen here.

  • The Better Behavior Show

    Kelsey and Dr. Nicole Beurkens talk about how anger, dismissiveness and even hostility in teens can be masking anxiety. Listen here!

  • Power Your Parenting Podcast

    In this podcast for moms, Kelsey and Colleen O’Grady talk about how to take the heat out of anxiety-driven anger. Episode: Anxiety Driven Anger in Teens