- Person-centered plans
- Practical skills focus
- Sleep and rest emphasis
About Dawne
Dawne Velianoff is a licensed master social worker with 15 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She blends behavioral health and life coaching to help people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and relationship struggles. Dawne focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and builds a plan that fits each person’s life.
Dawne uses a person-centered approach that begins with a careful assessment. She and the client create a straightforward, personalized plan together. Sessions often include clear skills practice, goal-setting, and review of what's working and what needs to change.
Her work draws on techniques such as motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking. Those methods are used alongside discussions about life systems and stressors that affect mood and behavior.
Dawne also addresses areas like grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career stress, and caregiver strain. She pays attention to co-occurring problems such as ADHD, mood disorders, and body-image struggles and adapts plans to fit complex situations.
People who choose Dawne can expect a practical, collaborative style. She focuses on skills you can try between sessions and on clearer ways to manage everyday challenges. Her goal is to help people find steadier routines, better sleep patterns, and more satisfying relationships.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Dawne commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve routines, including sleep habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawne will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they adjust methods and homework to match the person’s needs and daily schedule.
Confirm the available online session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between visits. Some people find brief check-ins useful when days are hectic, while others prefer longer sessions to practice new skills. The therapist will help shape a plan that fits the client’s routine and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dawne work with?
Dawne addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, and career-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, practical approach that focuses on goal-setting, skills practice, and collaborative planning to help people make steady changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience providing behavioral health and life coaching services and works with adults and older adults in a clinical context.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats; scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.