Dawn Willey, LCSW

Dawn Willey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and major life changes. Dawn aims to make therapy direct and practical so people can feel steadier and more able to handle daily demands.

Dawn brings 20 years of clinical experience to her sessions. She describes her style as warm, straightforward, and down-to-earth. Clients can expect to be treated with kindness and respect while also being held accountable for steps that move them forward.

Her approach centers on working together to set clear goals and try strategies that fit each person’s life. She uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to help people change unhelpful patterns and notice strengths.

Dawn focuses on practical feedback and coping tools. She helps people develop skills they can use between sessions to reduce distress and improve relationships. The work often mixes problem-solving, examining thoughts and behaviors, and practicing new ways of responding.

People who choose Dawn can expect a collaborative partnership. She views clients as the experts on their own lives and offers guidance, structure, and support while helping them build resilience and clearer direction.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. This helps people feel understood and guides work toward goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and acceptance skills that can lower stress and improve focus.

Deciding which approaches to use is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods based on their goals, daily life, and what feels most workable. That collaborative process can include trying an approach and adjusting it as needs evolve.

Because session formats are not listed here, please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect from locations that suit their schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness exercises, and client-centered conversations to remote sessions, while offering practical tools and homework that help people practice between meetings.