Therapist profile
Christina Dawson, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Stress
Continue with ChristinaKey details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH23262
- NPI1013660281
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Parenting concerns
About Christina
Christina Dawson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and anger. Her practice also addresses communication problems, guilt, and shame.
Christina prefers a straightforward, evidence-based style. She works collaboratively to help people notice unhelpful patterns and learn clearer ways to respond. Sessions often include building practical coping skills for strong emotions like anger and anxiety.
She uses secular, research-informed methods that fit each person's values. Christina helps clients process past wounds and manage current stressors with concrete tools. That can include practicing new communication habits and strategies to reduce escalation.
Her approach emphasizes understanding what keeps problems in place. She guides people to identify triggers, try small behavior changes, and track which strategies help. The focus is on skills that can be used in daily life, not on abstract theory.
Christina aims to make therapy a collaborative effort. Early sessions typically clarify goals and test simple coping techniques. Over time she supports progress through repeated practice and adjustments based on what actually works for the person.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Christina draws on clear, research-based techniques to address anger and related concerns. One approach focuses on recognizing triggers and testing small behavior changes that reduce escalation; this helps with everyday anger and work-related frustration. Another approach teaches practical emotion regulation skills such as breathing strategies, grounding, and short action plans to use when tension rises; these tools support managing anxiety and strong feelings in the moment. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina collaborates with each person to try methods and see what fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on what helps most, so the process is gradual and practical rather than prescriptive. Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography did not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice new skills in their everyday settings and bring real-life situations into session conversations for immediate feedback.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people manage anger that shows up as snapping, built-up resentment, or trouble communicating around hot topics.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a direct, evidence-based style focused on practical skills and pattern recognition to reduce reactivity and improve responses.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has six years of experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, parenting issues, and anger.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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