- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Trauma focus
About Dawn
Dr. Dawn Schulze is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 30 years of experience based in Minnesota. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and those seeking coaching for life changes. Dawn supports practical problem solving and emotional recovery rather than offering quick fixes.
She helps people name the immediate problem and build skills to manage it. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping with painful memories, and practical steps to reduce daily stress. She uses straightforward approaches that encourage small, steady changes rather than complicated theory.
Her work covers many related concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, blended family tensions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, codependency, and divorce or separation. She also addresses family of origin issues and challenges tied to adoption and foster care. These topics are handled with attention to how they affect present-day relationships and routine functioning.
Dawn draws from several evidence-informed methods. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thinking, skills from dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation, and trauma-focused techniques when past events continue to cause distress. Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She works with each person to decide what to try first and checks in about what helps. People who prefer clear steps, skill practice, and conversation about everyday problems may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for social anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills so people can manage strong feelings and react less impulsively. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distressing memories and learning skills to reduce their day-to-day impact; it is used when past events continue to affect current life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dawn will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable, then suggest methods to try. That plan can change as progress is tracked and the client gives feedback, making the process collaborative.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can fit into a busy life by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, phone sessions if bandwidth is limited, or sessions that better match a client's daily routine. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while working on skills and coping strategies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, Kansas, South Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching for life changes. She also supports people with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill building and clear steps you can use between sessions. She combines talking, behavioral tasks, and skill practice to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. That background informs a steady, skills-focused way of working.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Minnesota. The profile lists Kansas LCPC and Arizona LPC as credential details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling to know whether phone, video, or in-person sessions are offered.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking details for specific pricing tied to your location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.