About
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
About Dawn
Dawn Stonebraker is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 16 years of professional experience. She has spent much of her career working in aging and hospice settings and helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes.
She frames grief broadly - not only the loss of a person but also loss of a job, a relationship, or independence after illness or injury. Dawn emphasizes practical skills people can learn or strengthen to cope with everyday pressure and the emotional work of grief.
People who come to her often need concrete ways to handle worry, shifting roles at home, or the fatigue that comes from caregiving. Dawn uses straightforward conversations to identify supports and next steps. She focuses on what a person already knows and builds from there.
Her approach mixes several evidence-informed methods so sessions are task-focused and relational. She works with clients to clarify goals, try new behaviors, and practice skills between meetings. The emphasis is on usable tools that fit into daily life.
Dawn sees each person as the expert on their story and treats that perspective as the starting point. She invites collaboration to find the best path forward and helps people test what works in their own situations.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It helps when life feels off course or when someone wants to make changes while still carrying difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses simple experiments to test new ways of responding. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving daily stressors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on recognizing and naming emotions and using that awareness to guide changes in relationships and personal choices.Dawn treats finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and suggest approaches that fit those aims. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Many people find it practical when balancing caregiving, work, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Dawn works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, addiction, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical skill building. Sessions focus on goal setting, trying new behaviors, and homework when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience, much of it in aging and hospice care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.