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Dawn Adler

Dawn Adler, LCSW, LISW

Licensed social worker - anxiety and relationships

Ohio

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Credentials
LCSW, LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.2304238-SUPV; LCSW, Indiana / 34011516A
NPI
1285219550
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio
  • CBT strategies
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Solution-focused work

About Dawn

Dawn Adler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with six years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and addiction. Dawn also supports clients dealing with grief, sleep problems, career changes, bipolar management, and compassion fatigue.

Dawn uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses client-centered principles to listen carefully and follow what matters most to each person.

Dawn blends short-term, solution-focused steps with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when helpful. That means sessions may include concrete problem-solving, brief skill-building, and practices to notice thoughts and body cues. The focus is on practical change rather than long lectures.

People who prefer direct conversational work and clear next steps tend to find this approach useful. Dawn accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats so you know what will fit your routine.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Dawn often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to test new outcomes, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals emerge from the client's concerns and priorities.

She may also integrate mindfulness practice to help people notice bodily signals and calming strategies during moments of heightened stress. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than deciding upfront for them.

Session formats were not specified in the source material, so confirm the available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules require it. Working online also lets people continue with therapy when they have moved or travel for work, and the therapist will help adapt techniques so they work in the client’s everyday environment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dawn help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, career issues, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward, practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered listening, mixed with solution-focused and mindfulness techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience as a social worker in clinical settings and private practice roles.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and works in Ohio.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were not specified in the source biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does her pricing work?

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

How do I begin with her practice?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Dawn AdlerLCSW, LISW

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