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Dawn Gilmore, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a veteran with 9 years of active duty experience so I have first hand knowledge of work stress, deployments, reintegration, and transitioning to civilian life. I completed graduate school at Louisiana State University then spent the last 6 years as a Social Worker with mostly inpatient experience which means I have seen individuals at their absolute worst and have been able to assist them with gaining stability and begin the process of gaining a better quality life. I most recently facilitated substance abuse group therapy with active duty members. I use a patient-centered approach and evidence-based intervention techniques to support clients in creating and living their best lives. I use a person-centered approach with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for treating depression and anxiety by challenging negative thought patterns and inaccurate core beliefs. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat interpersonal issues, emotional dysregulation, and distress tolerance. I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD and trauma related disorders. I also use attachment-based theories, mindfulness, internal family systems, and positive psychology when required. I prefer to use a multimodal approach for treating substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW19244

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dawn Gilmore. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Since my time in therapy I have grown a complete understanding about what I have experienced and I am on the journey of truly healing because of Dawns approach and guidance.

Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Nice person just getting to know her

Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Dawn is the most personable therapist I have interacted with. She has various resources available and always has the insight I need into the relationships in my life. I really appreciate her help!

Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties