Dawn Antal , LICSW

Dawn Antal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with 15 years of experience in psychotherapy. She supports adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and has substantial experience working with trauma and emotional abuse. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, codependency, substance use disorders, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, self-love, recovery from sexual assault and abuse, and challenges common to young adults.

Dawn’s approach to therapy is inviting and interactive, grounded in compassion, respect, and sensitivity. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, and incorporates Humanistic methods to foster self-understanding and personal growth. Dawn adapts these evidence-based techniques to fit each client’s unique needs and goals, tailoring her style as therapy progresses.

She encourages those considering therapy to take the first step, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin. Dawn looks forward to working collaboratively with clients to address ongoing concerns and support meaningful change over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Within her online practice, Dawn Antal uses well-established therapeutic methods that are practical and goal oriented. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps people explore their ambivalence about change and build internal motivation for recovery, which is particularly useful for addictions and habit change. Humanistic techniques emphasize empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth, assisting those seeking greater self-understanding and life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawn works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made. Clients are active partners in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or mobility are challenges, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to commute.