- Person-centered approach
- Goal focused
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Dawne
Dawne Velianoff is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 15 years of experience. She blends behavioral health and life coaching to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. Dawne uses a person-centered style and partners with clients to set clear, practical goals.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness practices help people slow down and notice what matters in the moment.
Dawne also brings parenting skills and systems thinking into sessions when family dynamics are relevant. She reviews risk factors that affect emotional and social functioning and helps people identify small steps that can improve daily life. Coaching tools are available for clients wanting focused, action-oriented work on career or life transitions.
Sessions are collaborative. Dawne and the client build a personalized plan based on assessment and the client's priorities. She frames therapy as practical work - talking through problems, trying new strategies, and tracking what helps.
Based in Michigan, Dawne works with adult clients dealing with a wide range of concerns including addiction, ADHD, trauma, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. She offers an experienced, steady presence and aims for clear next steps rather than abstract talk.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dawne commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are uncomfortable, which helps with anxiety, depression, and major life changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring the pace and goals to what the client wants. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process and she will discuss options based on individual needs and goals.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can save commuting time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or make it simpler to meet from different locations. Dawne aims to adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings without losing momentum.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dawne works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, caregiver stress, and career concerns.
What is Dawne's therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix coaching, conversation, and skills practice to make change manageable.
How much experience does she have?
Dawne has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health and life coaching settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dawne?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.