Dawn Stonebraker , LISW

Dawn Stonebraker is licensed in Ohio and brings 16 years of professional experience to her work as an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker. She has spent much of her career in aging and hospice settings, which has shaped her ability to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and significant life changes. These concerns are not limited to end-of-life contexts, and she applies the skills she has developed to a wide range of life situations.

She emphasizes practical skill-building for managing stress and anxiety, helping people learn new strategies or strengthen existing ones so they can cope more effectively when life feels uncertain. Her grief work addresses many forms of loss - including the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, job loss, or a loss of independence due to illness or injury - and she helps clients identify and mobilize supports during emotionally demanding times.

Dawn approaches each person’s story as unique and treats individuals as the experts on their own experiences. She collaborates with clients to tailor therapeutic approaches to their needs, values, and goals, aiming to help them regain balance and move forward with greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps in that direction while allowing difficult thoughts and feelings to exist. It often supports work with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions by combining values-based action and present-moment awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build healthier routines. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s experience, with the therapist offering empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental support. That approach can be especially helpful for people who need a compassionate space to explore emotions and make decisions.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create a tailored plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care without added travel. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling and allow people to connect in ways that fit their daily routines, making it simpler to maintain progress over time.