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Dawne Velianoff, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dawne
Dawne Velianoff is an LMSW with 15 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and addictions. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, work stress, ADHD, and issues with intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and structured. She assesses each person and works together to build a person-centered plan. Sessions use clear steps and strategies, with a focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and habits and building everyday skills.
Dawne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices. She also includes client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. These methods are used to address behavior patterns, motivation, and coping skills.
In sessions she talks through systems that affect daily life and points out risk factors that can lead to emotional or social decline. She helps people spot patterns, try different responses, and notice what changes work. The goal is to stabilize relationships and improve personal functioning through concrete actions.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work tend to find this style useful. Dawne combines practical coaching with clinical techniques to support problem solving, symptom management, and clearer decision making. To begin, she and the client agree on goals and steps to monitor progress.
How her approaches work for online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can include planning small experiments, practicing coping strategies, and reviewing progress between meetings to help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and commit to actions that reflect their values. In an online setting this can mean setting clear, measurable goals and checking in on steps taken during the week.
Client-centered therapy involves listening and reflecting to clarify what matters to the person. That collaborative style pairs with skills-based methods so the therapist and client decide together which approaches to try first.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Dawne will review goals, preferences, and daily routines with each person and suggest whether CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques should take priority. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time, while still supporting concrete practice and progress tracking.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice new responses and habits through exercises and between-session tasks.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LMSW with 15 years of experience working in behavioral health and life-coaching contexts.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential listed as LMSW in the profile.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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