- Strengths based
- Practical tools
- LGBT affirming
About Dawn
Dawn Madden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to LGBT issues and self-esteem. She emphasizes the client’s own strengths and supports people taking early steps toward a more fulfilling life. Dawn frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to make the first visit less daunting.
Dawn draws on more than 11 years of professional experience, including extensive work in substance use and trauma-related care. She focuses on everyday problems like motivation, confidence, coping with life changes, and feelings of emptiness. She also helps people work through family of origin concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication or commitment struggles.
In sessions she combines practical tools with a listening stance. Techniques come from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Dawn uses these approaches to support behavior change, manage overwhelming emotions, and build clearer personal values.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths already present. Dawn encourages small steps that add up to clearer thinking, healthier habits, and improved relationships.
If you are considering therapy, she asks that you start by using the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is handled based on therapist availability and the subscription plan used for sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dawn uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. ACT is useful when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by painful thoughts. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different behavior that reduces anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts interventions over time if something isn’t helping, and she involves clients in planning what to try next.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Because session formats are not specified in this profile, confirm current options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep continuity of care and to use short check-ins or regular hour-long meetings depending on what fits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dawn help with?
Dawn works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also addresses LGBT issues, substance use, trauma, and codependency among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely, highlights strengths, and offers practical tools drawn from a range of therapies.
What is her background and experience?
She has more than 11 years of professional experience, including substantial work in substance use and trauma-related settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether appointments are in person, video, or phone.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.