I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin, Arkansas, Arizona, and Nevada, and a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin, with over a decade of professional experience. My career has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, including coping with addictions, healing from past trauma, building motivation and confidence, managing career difficulties, and embracing life changes.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a safe, open environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. I’m known for my patient, understanding, and insightful demeanor, and I believe that growth happens best when we approach it with a balance of care and a touch of humor. Clients often tell me that this laid-back yet professional style makes our sessions both productive and approachable.
Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life is an act of courage. I’m here to support you on this journey, offering tools and guidance tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work towards building the life you deserve, one step at a time.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 8356-123
AZ LCSW LCSW-21266
AR LCSW 26577-C
NV LCSW 11129-C
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Very good therapist she understands your situation
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dawn is a great therapist.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate how Dawn will listen and dissect important points in an issue needing attention and give suggestions for how to help me better understand my concerns, in a very professional manner. She is easy to talk with as she has a very empathic way of communicating and guiding.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dawn is so supportive and helpful. She has tailored my therapy exactly to my needs and I feel that she always has my best interests and ideas at heart.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Easy to talk to! An active listener, a down to earth great person to help you through any tough times.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
i can't put to words how easily i found security and validation throughout my experiences with dawn. more than gracious for her help. <3
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd