- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Dawn
Dawn Shelley Wann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience working in Missouri. She works with adults on common early-adult concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Dawn also helps people facing grief, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strain, and struggles with self-esteem and anger.
She uses straightforward talking and practical skills in sessions. That can mean looking at thought patterns that keep someone stuck, practicing ways to manage strong emotions, or talking through relationship and intimacy concerns. Dawn draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her work.
Dawn’s background includes a broad range of focus areas beyond the main concerns listed. These include ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood issues, and a variety of attachment and personality-related concerns. She brings experience supporting people dealing with abandonment, body image, blended family questions, and dissociation among other issues.
Sessions are conducted in English. Dawn does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button.
Dawn aims for clear, plain conversation and practical tools people can use between sessions. She encourages people who are nervous about starting to take the first step and complete the short intake to set up their first visit.
How Dawn approaches online therapy and methods used
Dawn works with approaches that focus on practical coping skills and emotional understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and shape their actions around personal values rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Choosing the right method is collaborative. Dawn will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to test strategies between sessions and review what helps most so the plan can evolve together.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work, study, or busy days because they can avoid travel and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use phone over video when bandwidth or quieter surroundings are a better fit. Dawn uses her approaches to adapt tasks and exercises so they work in the online setting and fit into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-focused approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients work through problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and an LMHC and practices in Missouri.
Does she speak other languages or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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