Therapist profile
Dawn Shelley Wann, LPC, LMHC
LPC and LMHC - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma informed methods
About Dawn
Dawn Shelley Wann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Sessions address practical problems that show up at home and in daily routines.
Dawn centers her approach on what each person already knows and can do. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. The work can include learning new coping skills, practicing communication, and sorting through painful experiences so they feel more manageable.
She uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to suit different situations. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered methods. Dawn adapts techniques to address grief, anger, ADHD-related struggles, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
People come for help with family-related stress, parenting strain, blended-family challenges, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment. She also supports coping for more complex presentations such as bipolar symptoms, dissociation, and disruptive mood problems by focusing on concrete strategies and symptom management.
Dawn aims for practical, steady progress rather than quick fixes. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin a plan that fits their goals and daily life.
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How Dawn’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small, committed steps toward what matters. It is useful when life feels stuck or when values and actions are out of sync. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Dawn will discuss goals and try approaches that match what the client needs. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as progress is assessed.
The practical benefits of doing sessions remotely include fitting appointments into busy days and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule around work or childcare. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered and to choose what fits daily life best.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered work with approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to focus on practical skills and emotional processing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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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