- Values-based help
- Skills and tools
- Collaborative care
About Dawn
Dawn Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and career concerns. She supports those coping with life changes, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and issues with self-esteem or intimacy. Dawn believes people bring know-how about their own lives and partners with them to build on existing strengths.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. Dawn listens first, then helps clients set small, practical steps toward their goals. She uses approaches that focus on values, present-moment choices, and skills practice to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Dawn draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are used to help with mood, anxiety, coping with trauma, addiction-related concerns, and relationship patterns. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and to teach tools they can use between meetings.
With four years of clinical experience, she works with people navigating grief, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and co-occurring challenges. Dawn emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. Dawn listens first, then helps clients set small, practical steps toward their goals. She uses approaches that focus on values, present-moment choices, and skills practice to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Dawn draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are used to help with mood, anxiety, coping with trauma, addiction-related concerns, and relationship patterns. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and to teach tools they can use between meetings.
With four years of clinical experience, she works with people navigating grief, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and co-occurring challenges. Dawn emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for mood, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can help with strong emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together, the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or between errands. They can also let people test whether a therapeutic approach fits their needs before committing to long-term work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dawn commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Dawn takes a collaborative and practical approach. She listens first, then helps clients set small, actionable steps and practices to use between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
She holds a Florida LCSW and has four years of professional experience working with mood, anxiety, trauma, family, and addiction concerns.
Where is she located and licensed?
Dawn is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.