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Dawn Willey, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Dawn
Dawn Willey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and problems with self-esteem. She also supports clients facing addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, and life transitions.
Dawn emphasizes practical, straightforward counseling. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She uses conversation, feedback, and goal-focused tasks so people can test new approaches between meetings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought-behavior patterns and on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s own perspective. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of moment-to-moment experience. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are sometimes woven in to clarify values and reshape personal stories.
Dawn has worked across many settings with a wide range of people over two decades. She encourages clear goals and practical steps rather than lengthy theory. People who want direct feedback and concrete tools for everyday problems often find this approach useful.
The first sessions typically clarify current struggles, set priorities, and agree on small, testable steps. Follow-up visits review progress and adjust strategies. She asks clients to take an active role so therapy translates into real changes outside sessions.
How CBT and related methods work in online sessions
Dawn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes in thinking or action. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, listening closely and using that perspective to guide practical goals. Mindfulness Therapy builds moment-to-moment awareness so people can notice patterns before reacting.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they set clear objectives and adapt techniques as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives therapists and clients chances to use mindful exercises and CBT worksheets during or between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle most often?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and to try practical alternatives through small experiments between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of counseling experience in a range of settings and brings that practical experience to goal-focused work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may inquire about working together.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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