Therapist profile
Dawn Roberts, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW19122
- NPI1992405807
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Values work ACT
About Dawn
Dawn Roberts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with four years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She also supports concerns such as addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress.
Her approach is practical and people-centered. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between appointments, and steps that feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
Dawn uses several evidence-based methods to guide work in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing support values-based action and moving through ambivalence.
In appointments she aims to be straightforward and respectful. Conversations tend to focus on practical strategies for handling anger, improving communication, and reducing stress. She also addresses related issues such as codependency, control and commitment concerns, and substance use when they come up.
Dawn has experience with complex situations including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and domestic violence. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dawn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and routines, which helps with anger, anxiety, and mood problems. DBT emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them. ACT supports working through painful thoughts rather than getting stuck in them, which can reduce reactive behaviors over time. Together these approaches give both skills and a values-based direction for change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques based on how you respond and what feels most useful rather than sticking to a fixed plan.
The therapist's biography does not state which online session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people use strategies in real-time where problems occur, helping carry skills into everyday situations.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and related impulse control concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She takes a collaborative, practical approach that builds on your strengths and focuses on doable steps and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds four years of professional experience as a clinician working with trauma, mood and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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