- ACT informed
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Dawne
Dawne Velianoff is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 15 years of clinical and coaching experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, addiction, grief, and life changes. Dawne blends behavioral health and life coaching to help people address practical problems and rebuild day-to-day functioning.
She begins by assessing what is happening now and then collaborates with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions use straightforward, person-centered planning that focuses on what the client wants to change. Dawne draws on skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to build new habits and reduce reactivity.
In work on anger and communication she helps people recognize patterns that lead to outbursts and practices calmer responses. For relationship and intimacy concerns she focuses on concrete skills for clearer communication and repairing trust. When addiction, depression, or trauma are present, Dawne looks at how those issues affect day-to-day choices and coping skills.
She also addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, aging-related concerns, and complicated grief by breaking problems into manageable steps. Her approach pays attention to systems and life roles that shape behavior, including workplace stress and family dynamics. Clients are encouraged to try small, specific changes between sessions and then review what worked.
Dawne conducts sessions in English and uses a collaborative style that mixes coaching with clinical methods. People who want direct skills, short-term problem solving, and practical plans often find this approach helpful.
How Dawne blends ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Dawne uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger that is driven by avoidance or unhelpful thinking patterns.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify the situations and thoughts that trigger strong reactions. CBT focuses on changing patterns by practicing different responses and testing new behaviors between sessions.
Client-centered techniques guide how she listens and sets goals with clients. That approach keeps the work focused on each person’s priorities and lets the therapist and client decide together which tools to try first.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Dawne will review your goals, try some methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. She frames therapy as practical problem solving rather than a single fixed method.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her about the session length and rhythm that best fits your life and daily schedule.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dawne works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she approach anger or outbursts?
She assesses current patterns and uses skills-based work such as CBT and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and practice calmer responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience providing behavioral health and life coach services and integrates clinical and coaching methods.
Which credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices from Michigan.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.