Dawn Stonebraker , LISW

Dawn Stonebraker is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 16 years of professional experience. She brings a background in aging and hospice care to her work, and she focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, cope with depression, and adjust to major life changes. Dawn approaches each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates with clients to develop practical skills and supports that match their circumstances.

Dawn’s experience in hospice and geriatric settings informs a compassionate, steady approach to loss and transition. She understands that grief can arise from many types of change beyond the death of a loved one - including job loss, relationship endings, or changes in independence due to illness or injury - and she helps clients find ways to process that emotional work without becoming overwhelmed.

She emphasizes skill building for stress and anxiety, offering strategies people can learn or strengthen to regain balance. Dawn also supports clients through the unpredictable turns of life, helping them adapt to new realities while honoring their unique stories. Throughout, she invites a collaborative process that centers the client’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences. It is useful for people struggling with anxiety, persistent stress, or the emotional fallout of major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms and improve functioning. This approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers support and reflection while the client leads the pace and focus of work.

Dawn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she partners with clients to adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and convenient access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to engage in consistent treatment around work, caregiving, or health limitations while maintaining continuity of care and a steady therapeutic relationship.