- CBT approach
- Relationship concerns
- Young adult issues
About Dawnea
Dawnea Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. She also addresses parenting stress, anger, career shifts, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to infidelity, intellectual disability, multicultural concerns, self-harm, and young adult issues.
She starts by listening to each person's story and noting their existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can try between meetings. Dawnea uses straightforward talk and goal-focused strategies to help people make small changes that add up.
Her background includes work supporting people through relationship breakdowns and trauma recovery. She often helps clients rebuild confidence after painful experiences and to sort out intimacy and trust issues. She also supports those managing workplace stress, career decisions, and the emotional side of becoming more independent.
Dawnea draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of acting. She pairs that with coaching-style conversations for people who want direction and accountability. The approach is practical and step-oriented rather than abstract.
Clients can expect short, goal-focused sessions that aim to leave them with one or two concrete steps. To start, she asks about current struggles and what matters most, then together they pick immediate priorities. This helps make progress feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.
How Dawnea uses CBT online and what to expect
Presents Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a practical method for spotting thought patterns that keep problems going and testing small behavior changes. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and coping with life transitions by breaking issues into manageable steps and homework tasks.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk through your goals and preferences, then suggest CBT-based strategies alongside coaching-style conversations. Together you decide what to try and check what is working at follow-ups.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. They also let people who live in different parts of Texas work with the same licensed professional. Ask about specific session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will work best for your life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, parenting stress, anger, career changes, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include infidelity, intellectual disability, multicultural concerns, self-harm, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes listening and building on your strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core method used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on issues like relationships, trauma, and confidence.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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