Dawn Shelley Wann

Dawn Shelley Wann is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Missouri. She brings 14 years of overall experience to her work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Dawn emphasizes the person's own strengths and perspective when they come to therapy. Her style centers on practical tools and steady listening. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. Those methods are used to address things like parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, anger, and coping with big life changes. Dawn has worked with adults, adolescents, and teenagers on a range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue. She also lists work related to attachment, abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, dissociation, and several personality-related concerns. Clients can expect conversations that name problems clearly and move toward manageable steps. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She encourages people to notice what already helps them and to build on those strengths. Therapy often mixes skill practice, paced emotional work, and real-life problem solving. To begin, Dawn asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. She notes that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts while focusing on values and actions that matter. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making steady changes in daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical ways to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and managing mood swings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are commonly used when anger, impulsive behavior, or intense emotions get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about techniques and pacing are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face connection, while others choose phone for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins. Discuss format choices with the therapist to pick what fits best for daily life.