Therapist profile
Dr. Milton Dawkins, VA Psychologist 0810006137
Virginia
VA Psychologist - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsVA Psychologist 0810006137
- LicensePsychologist, Virginia / 0810006137
- NPI1003371311
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- LGBT related issues
About Milton
Dr. Milton Dawkins is a VA Psychologist (VA Psychologist 0810006137) licensed in Virginia with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and problems that come from life changes. He also addresses issues related to LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and sleep difficulties.
Dr. Dawkins starts by hearing what matters most to the person in front of him. He treats clients as the experts on their own story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to reduce reactivity and manage distress.
His practice covers a wide set of concerns, including relationship and family-related stress, grief, self-esteem, career pressures, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and communication problems. He also works with topics like gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, isolation, and questions about life purpose and identity.
In sessions he combines clear problem-solving with techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic approaches. He helps people notice patterns that trigger anger or anxiety, try small behavior changes, and rehearse different ways of responding. The emphasis is on usable skills rather than long explanations.
People who reach out can expect direct, practical conversations about what is causing trouble now and what might help next. To get started he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anger and mood concerns include short-term behavior experiments and skills training. Behavior experiments involve trying a new way of responding in a real situation, then reviewing what happened to see what worked and what to tweak. Skills training focuses on concrete tools such as breathing, grounding, communication scripts, and stepwise problem solving to reduce reactivity and improve interactions.Another common approach teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. This helps people notice automatic thoughts that escalate anger and replace them with more manageable responses. These methods are practical and aimed at building something people can use outside sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are a chance to test methods and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a phone call when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for an online setting so skills practice feels practical and relevant.
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Also works with
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and responses to others' anger.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to identify triggers, practice different responses, and introduce small behavior changes you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a psychologist working with mood, stress, trauma, and related concerns.
What is his professional credential and location?
He is listed as VA Psychologist 0810006137 and practices in Virginia.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.