- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Practical coping skills
About Dawn
Dawn Shanklin is a licensed therapist who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals who are coping with depression, life changes, and compassion fatigue. Dawn writes and speaks plainly in sessions so people can use what they learn right away.
Dawn uses a client-centered approach that focuses on each person's priorities and pace. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice patterns of thought and try practical changes. Sessions are conversational and focused on skills that fit daily life.
With 11 years of experience Dawn has supported people through workplace strain, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses communication problems, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose. Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and realistic steps forward.
Dawn holds licensure as an LCPC in Maryland and as an LMHC in Massachusetts. She offers therapy in English and practices out of Maryland. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Therapy with Dawn begins by identifying what matters most to the client. Together they set small goals and track progress using concrete strategies. People leave sessions with actions to try between meetings and a clearer sense of what comes next.
How Dawn Uses Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online
Dawn combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead, helping them identify what matters most and build confidence. CBT looks at thought patterns and practical actions, helping people test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Dawn treats this as a collaborative process and will check in about what feels helpful. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, comfort, and daily life demands.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, such as taking a session during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic and make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can adjust techniques to suit remote sessions and help clients put new skills into practice at home or at work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dawn help with?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, isolation, financial strain, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
What is Dawn's therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, letting the person set the pace and priorities. She combines this with CBT techniques to identify thought patterns and practice new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Dawn has 11 years of professional experience helping people work through life difficulties and build coping skills.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Maryland and as an LMHC in Massachusetts, and she practices in Maryland.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Dawn?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.