- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Dawn
Dawn Ducharme is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. Dawn also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and major life changes.
She spent much of her career working in school settings and brings that practical experience into sessions. Dawn aims to make conversations straightforward and nonjudgmental. She focuses on building trust so people can talk about what feels hard.
Background and approach
In sessions she helps people break problems into manageable steps and try small, real-world changes. Dawn listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and works with clients to find clearer ways forward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation.
Dawn has particular experience with issues tied to neurodiversity, including autism and Asperger syndrome, and with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. She also supports people facing social anxiety, family problems, and challenges common to young adults. People who choose Dawn often want practical strategies they can use between sessions.
She offers conversations that focus on skills, planning, and steady progress. Getting started is described as a first brave step, and she aims to make that step easier to take.
What Dawn works with
Everything Dawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dawn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many of her sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes breaking problems into small, manageable steps and building new habits through repetition; this helps with anxiety, low motivation, and depression. Another approach focuses on emotion awareness and regulation, helping people name feelings, practice calming strategies, and respond differently when anger or distress rises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits the client's needs.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different routines. Video works well for longer conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text messaging lets people check in between appointments or use brief daily support. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and practice skills in real time.
Questions people ask about Dawn
What concerns does Dawn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She keeps conversations straightforward and nonjudgmental, focusing on practical steps and clear skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience, primarily in school settings, and brings that background into her approach.
What credentials and region apply to this clinician?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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