- CBT methods
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
About Dawnea
Dawnea Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, parenting stress, anger, and career transitions.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Dawnea treats clients as the expert on their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on building skills to handle heated moments and ongoing frustration.
In therapy she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using it to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. That makes it easier to respond to anger, anxiety, or hard memories in ways that feel more manageable. She also works on motivation, confidence, and ways to repair or improve personal relationships.
Her experience includes helping with issues tied to infidelity, multicultural concerns, intellectual disability, self-harm, and difficulties young adults face. Dawnea supports people coping with life changes and professionals facing compassion fatigue, using practical tools to reduce overwhelm and rebuild routine.
Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Texas. To begin, readers are directed to the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online workflow.
How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect
CBT is about connecting thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms, Dawnea helps people notice patterns of thinking that often lead to anger or low mood, and then she guides simple behavior experiments to try different responses. This approach is helpful for problems like persistent worry, depressive thinking, and anger that shows up in relationships.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, day-to-day challenges, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize thinking skills, behavioral changes, or a mix of methods based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays or family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let a client practice new skills in real life between meetings and then bring those experiences back to the session for discussion.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, depression, parenting stress, anger, and career or life changes.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Dawnea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thinking patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on practical skills and small behavioral changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as relationship strain, trauma, and motivation.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign up based on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session through the site workflow.