Dawn Gaden, MA, LPC, MI | Psychotherapist

About Dawn Gaden

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eating Disorder

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Humanistic

Dance/Movement Therapy

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dawn Gaden

Dawn Gaden, LPC, helps adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, practical support, and evidence-based therapy. Through LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults across Michigan, helping clients build resilience, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Dawn works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as those facing a variety of other mental health concerns and life transitions. A particular area of passion for Dawn is supporting adults through significant life changes, including midlife transitions and later-life transitions. She understands that periods of change can bring uncertainty, loss, shifting identities, and emotional stress. By creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment, she helps clients develop coping skills, strengthen self-confidence, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. Dawn's therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based strategies. She partners with clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivate greater self-awareness. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she has experience helping individuals address concerns related to grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, alcohol and drug use issues, hoarding, women's issues, and other mental health challenges. She earned her education from Michigan State University and Oakland University, where she built a strong foundation for providing clinically informed, patient-centered care. Outside of her clinical work, Dawn enjoys staying active and connected to nature. Her interests include yoga, paddleboarding, hiking, reading, and training for half marathons, activities that reflect her appreciation for balance, wellness, and personal growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Dawn Gaden, MA, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Ann Arbor (Ste 160)

2350 Green Rd, Ste 160, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Michigan

NPI number

1861577926

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dawn Gaden?

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Is Dawn Gaden accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dawn Gaden work with?

Dawn Gaden works with LifeStance Health - Michigan.

Where is Dawn Gaden's office located?

Dawn Gaden has 2 office locations in Ann Arbor, view full addresses on Dawn Gaden's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dawn Gaden?

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