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Dawn Roberts

Therapist · Florida

Supportive LCSW guiding practical change

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Dawn Roberts
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW19122
NPI
1992405807
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Encouraging approach
  • Skill building focus
  • Strengths oriented

About Dawn

Dawn Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, codependency, and challenges like sleep problems and low self-esteem. Dawn writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She approaches therapy as a partnership and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take, and on building coping skills that fit daily life. Dawn draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to tailor each plan.

Her style is encouraging and down-to-earth. She helps people notice patterns that cause pain and then practices new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when they match a person’s goals.

With four years of professional experience, Dawn has worked with common issues like family conflict, parenting stress, mood swings, and substance concerns. She emphasizes small changes that add up over time and supports people through difficult transitions such as divorce, adoption and foster care challenges, and caregiving strain.

People who choose Dawn can expect straightforward conversation, clear goals, and concrete coping strategies. To start, she asks questions about what matters most and then co-creates a plan that fits each person’s life and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean mixing techniques from ACT, CBT, and client-centered work so the plan matches real life.

If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling, the ability to fit sessions into a workday or caregiving routine, and options that reduce travel time. Talk with Dawn about what will work best for your situation and daily routine so sessions can be arranged to fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dawn help with?

Dawn works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, codependency, and related life challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and plainspoken. She focuses on practical steps, skill building, and recognizing personal strengths.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has four years of professional experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those located where her Florida LCSW applies.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dawn?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

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