Dawne Velianoff

Dawne Velianoff is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 15 years of experience in behavioral health and life coaching. She begins by assessing each person she meets and then builds a person-centered plan that fits their goals. Dawne aims to make sessions practical and understandable so people know what to expect in the work together.

In sessions she uses a mix of conversation, skill building, and goal-focused exercises. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Mindfulness practices are introduced to manage stress and increase present-moment awareness.

She also includes motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and parenting skills when that concern is relevant. Dawne pays attention to social and systemic factors that affect daily life and relationships. She reviews risk factors that can lead to emotional or social decline and discusses steps to improve stability.

Dawne works with people facing a wide range of concerns. Common issues she addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addiction, ADHD, and caregiving stress. She also supports people dealing with career change, body image, and sleep or eating difficulties.

The approach is collaborative and practical. Dawne helps people set clear goals and practices to use between sessions. The focus is on manageable steps that fit into everyday life and lead to steady progress.

How her approaches translate to online work

Online sessions can use Trauma-Focused Therapy to help process difficult events in manageable steps, emphasizing safety, pacing, and coping skills during and between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify values and take committed action toward what matters, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering a supportive space to talk through concerns and arrive at personal insights.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawne will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. She adjusts pacing and techniques as people try different strategies so the plan evolves from real session experience.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when days are tight. It can also make it simpler to practice mindfulness exercises or worksheets at home between meetings. If a specific format matters to you, check the session options before you schedule.