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Dawne Velianoff, LMSW

Calm, practical therapy for everyday stress

15 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Dawne

Dawne Velianoff is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works in Michigan and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Dawne keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented so clients can use what they learn right away.

She begins by listening and assessing each person's situation. Then she and the client build a person-centered plan tailored to specific concerns. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and check-ins to track progress.

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Background and approach

Dawne uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These are combined with parenting skills or coaching when relevant. The style is collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on developing coping tools that fit daily life.

Clients come for help with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance use, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and career stress. Dawne also supports people facing caregiving strain, aging-related issues, and complex mood or attention concerns.

Sessions are offered by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging to make ongoing work easier to fit into a busy life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How online approaches and methods fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is often applied to anxiety, sleep and eating issues, and mood concerns by teaching practical skills to change reactions.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Dawne will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That might mean using ACT strategies one week and CBT tools the next, or mixing in motivational interviewing to support behavior change. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or brief skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and apply new skills in everyday life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Dawne address?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, addictions, and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills, short-term goals, and real-world strategies that clients can try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health and life coaching settings and blends therapy with coaching when helpful.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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