Dawne Velianoff , LMSW

Dawne Velianoff is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who provides behavioral health and life coaching services across the lifespan, including work with youth, adults, couples and families, and older adults. She approaches each person as an individual, conducting a careful assessment and partnering with clients to design a personalized, person-centered plan that fits their goals and circumstances.

Her practice draws on several evidence-informed techniques, including motivational interviewing to enhance readiness for change, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, parenting skills training to support family dynamics, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dawne integrates systems theory into sessions to consider how family, community, and social systems influence emotional and relational wellbeing.

During treatment she reviews psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual risk factors that can contribute to decline, and she identifies interventions aimed at improving or stabilizing personal and interpersonal relationships. Her style blends practical coaching with therapeutic strategies to support lasting change and improved functioning.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dawne uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to guide online work in practical, approachable ways. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations with less reactivity, which can support stress management, emotional regulation, and improved sleep. Motivational interviewing focuses on building motivation and resolving ambivalence for change - useful for addiction, habit change, and readiness-based goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawne collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online sessions - whether by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care while making it easier to fit sessions into daily life.