Dawn Burns, LSW, MSW, Oak Park, IL

About Dawn Burns

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dawn Burns

Dawn Burns, LSW, helps individuals and families across Illinois navigate life's challenges with compassionate, practical support tailored to their needs. She provides individual therapy and case management for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, creating a safe and collaborative space to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her approach is grounded in helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and feel more confident managing daily stressors, school or work pressures, and major life transitions. Dawn has extensive experience supporting children and teens with behavioral concerns and school avoidance, as well as adults facing mood disorders, trauma, and life stage adjustments. She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and parenting skills to equip clients and families with effective tools for lasting change. She also offers clinical case management and resource coordination to ensure clients are connected to the services they need. She is especially dedicated to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those connected to adoption or foster care and members of the LGBTQ+ community, while offering additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Dawn's style emphasizes respect, encouragement, and meeting clients where they are in their journey. Outside of her professional work, Dawn enjoys listening to live music, line dancing, and spending meaningful time with family and friends. She brings this same sense of connection and authenticity into her clinical work with every client.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Office location

Dawn Burns, LSW, MSW also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

1010 Lake St, Suite 110, Oak Park, IL 60301

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

Chicago State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1336654169

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dawn Burns?

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Is Dawn Burns accepting new patients?

Dawn Burns generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dawn Burns's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dawn Burns accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dawn Burns online?

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What practice does Dawn Burns work with?

Dawn Burns works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Dawn Burns's office located?

Dawn Burns has 2 office locations in Oak Park, view full addresses on Dawn Burns's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dawn Burns?

Dawn Burns frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dawn Burns on their profile.