- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Life purpose focus
About Dawn
Dawn Shanklin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience. She is based in Maryland and works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Dawn also focuses on practical concerns like communication problems, loneliness, money and workplace issues, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she listens with a client-centered stance and uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations aim to identify small, doable changes that reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. She keeps language plain and makes room for practical problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Dawn’s background includes long-term clinical work helping people manage stress and regain confidence after transitions. She blends approaches to fit the issues people bring and works at a steady pace to build skills for handling stress and tough decisions. Expect focused work on specific problems alongside space to talk through how change feels.
People often come for help making decisions about work or next steps after a life change. Dawn can help clarify values, examine obstacles, and build strategies for moving forward. She emphasizes realistic steps and simple tools you can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Maryland. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a cancelable subscription for sessions, with fees that vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In practice this means the therapist follows the person’s concerns, asks clarifying questions, and mirrors what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort out priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. Sessions work on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. CBT is useful for stress, social anxiety, and building coping skills after life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dawn will collaborate with each person to see which combination of client-centered conversation and CBT techniques fits their goals and preferences. She uses the first sessions to try methods and adjust as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work or family time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when bandwidth is limited or camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to a remote setting while focusing on practical steps and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, loneliness, money and workplace issues, social anxiety, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Dawn uses a client-centered approach and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer decision making rather than abstract advice.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work history centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and transitions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Dawn holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Maryland. The LCPC is noted for her Maryland credential and the LMHC reflects licensure in Massachusetts as listed.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the onboarding process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.