Dawn Reese , LCSW

Dawn Reese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with three years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she brings training in psychotherapy and social work to support people navigating a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related struggles, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, as well as work with individuals who have more serious diagnoses like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

Dawn approaches treatment with a gentle, collaborative stance, partnering with each person to clarify what brought them to therapy and to shape a personalized course of care. She works with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, workplace and career difficulties, and issues such as codependency, forgiveness, and coping with life changes.

Her practice integrates practical strategies and supportive guidance to help clients identify goals and build skills for long-term coping and growth. Dawn aims to create a respectful, steady environment in which people can explore challenges and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dawn Reese draws from client-centered therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques when working with people online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist supports the client's own insights and goals - it is useful for improving self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events by helping clients process difficult experiences and develop coping strategies tailored to trauma-related symptoms and recovery. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and increase emotional regulation, which can help with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Dawn will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support from home, while still working with a trained therapist to address meaningful concerns.