Therapist profile
Dawn Wolf, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC003984; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00930300
- NPI1225257835
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Mindfulness based
- DBT and CBT elements
- Parenting support
About Dawn
Dawn Wolf is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with over 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and younger clients on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Dawn also supports people facing grief, bipolar challenges, career stress, and concerns tied to attention differences and impulsivity.
Her background includes work across a wide age range, from preschool-aged children through adults, and experience with neurodiverse needs. She helps people with parenting questions, blended family matters, attachment issues, and caregiver stress. She also brings experience supporting those affected by cancer and trauma and abuse.
Dawn uses an approach rooted in mindfulness and draws on client-centered methods. She blends elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills for emotional regulation, anger management, and improving daily functioning.
In the room she emphasizes straightforward, respectful communication. People who come for help can expect work on measurable strategies - breathing and attention skills, thought tracking, and step-by-step behavior changes. Dawn also addresses motivation, self-esteem, and confidence building through focused conversations and homework when helpful.
Her practice style is collaborative. She and the client discuss goals and choose techniques that fit the person’s needs. The first steps involve a short intake and setting small, achievable targets to reduce reactivity and improve coping over time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person's lead, helps clarify goals, and supports the client in making their own decisions. This approach is useful when someone needs understanding and practical problem-solving rather than direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It uses exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns because it targets patterns that keep problems going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Techniques include grounding, paced breathing, and stepwise plans for responding differently to triggering situations. These skills can reduce reactive responses and help with impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and what feels workable. That process may include trying a skill for a few sessions and then adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that practicing skills between sessions translates directly into everyday situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, struggle with built-up resentment, or want better emotional control at work. Anger management and emotional regulation are listed among her practice areas.
How would she approach my temper issues?
Her approach is mindfulness-based and includes elements of DBT, CBT, client-centered, and solution-focused work. Expect practical skills like breathing, thought tracking, and behavior planning.
How much experience does she have with these problems?
She has more than 20 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Her original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake process.
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