- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- LGBTQ concerns
About Dawn
Dawn Madden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and LGBTQ-related concerns. She also supports people coping with major life changes and the effects of substance use and trauma. Dawn frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build on their existing strengths.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings useful resources into the room. Dawn listens with a nonjudgmental stance and focuses on what matters most to the client. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that get in the way, and trying practical steps to move forward.
Dawn draws from several well-known approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work. She blends these methods to match what the client needs, using skills training, values clarification, and attention to relationship patterns when relevant.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools they can try between sessions. Dawn emphasizes small, achievable changes rather than big leaps, and she checks in about what helps most as therapy progresses.
With over 11 years of professional experience in mental health and substance use settings, Dawn brings practical experience alongside a collaborative, client-centered attitude. She works in English and practices in Pennsylvania.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help when worry, low motivation, or life transitions make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety and depression because it gives clear exercises to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people notice and change ways of relating that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy week, helpful for shorter check-ins, and useful when juggling work or caregiving. Online therapy can support learning new skills, tracking small changes, and keeping momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals tailor online work just as they do in person, using approaches like ACT and CBT to address stress, anxiety, and life changes.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dawn help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and LGBTQ-related concerns, and also works with substance use and trauma-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in mental health and substance use settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Dawn holds an LPC credential, listed as PA LPC, and she practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.