- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Dawn
Dawn Tostenson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, and she lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of work. Dawn uses practical strategies to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, struggling with addiction, or facing grief and major life changes.
She draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on each person's experience. That means conversations center on what matters most to the client and the steps they want to take. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are also part of the mix when they fit a client's goals. Those tools can help with managing intense emotions, improving focus, and lowering reactivity in stressful moments. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are available for people who want to look at how patterns in relationships affect feelings and reactions.
Dawn lists many related topics she addresses, including intimacy concerns, parenting strain, work stress, sleep problems, and substance use. She also notes more specific areas like attachment and family-of-origin issues. The tone in sessions is straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on learning clear skills and making steady changes.
People preparing for a first session can expect a focus on current problems, clear steps to try between meetings, and collaborative planning for next steps. She offers services in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dawn commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and supports exploration of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought patterns that fuel anxiety and then tests small behavior changes to reduce distress.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when clients need tools for emotion regulation and impulse control. DBT skills teach practical ways to manage strong emotions, handle interpersonal stress, and increase tolerance for difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a CBT technique for several weeks, adding DBT skills, or focusing on relationship patterns with EFT ideas. The plan is adjusted together as progress and preferences become clear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other duties. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time so a person can meet with a therapist more consistently.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and many related topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness tools to focus on practical skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - practicing in Nebraska.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.