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Joan Dawson, LCSW

Joan Dawson, LCSW

Psychotherapist
MD
Hi! My name is Joan Dawson, and I’m a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) providing counseling to adults in Maryland via telehealth. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety and stress, heal from past trauma, and feel more confident in themselves and connected in their relationships. My approach My goal is to start your healing process right away! We’ll practice techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Somatic Psychotherapy to see what works best for you and gets you closer to living the life you want to live. My focus I help clients who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working for them, who feel misunderstood and “too emotional,” and like no matter what they do, it’s never good enough. Whether this is due to a life transition or has always been there, I can help you get to the heart of it and learn how to cope. My communication style During sessions, I want to make sure that my clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. Sessions are a no-judgment zone! I want to hear what you have to say, and the best way I can do that is by actively listening and creating a warm, accepting session environment. My journey to mental healthcare My entire career has been centered around making a difference in people’s lives. I love it when my clients learn to manage tough situations, stop beating themselves up, and can set boundaries that bring them peace. There’s nothing more rewarding! My goals for you Together, we’ll work on identifying target areas that are leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed, then build skills that improve how you feel about yourself and your life. Because I want to know a client’s view of how therapy is going, I’ll check in with you about those goals to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Joan Dawson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Self Esteem Issues
Women's Issues Therapy
Personality Disorder
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joan Dawson

Hi! My name is Joan Dawson, and I’m a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) providing counseling to adults in Maryland via telehealth. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety and stress, heal from past trauma, and feel more confident in themselves and connected in their relationships. My approach My goal is to start your healing process right away! We’ll practice techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Somatic Psychotherapy to see what works best for you and gets you closer to living the life you want to live. My focus I help clients who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working for them, who feel misunderstood and “too emotional,” and like no matter what they do, it’s never good enough. Whether this is due to a life transition or has always been there, I can help you get to the heart of it and learn how to cope. My communication style During sessions, I want to make sure that my clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. Sessions are a no-judgment zone! I want to hear what you have to say, and the best way I can do that is by actively listening and creating a warm, accepting session environment. My journey to mental healthcare My entire career has been centered around making a difference in people’s lives. I love it when my clients learn to manage tough situations, stop beating themselves up, and can set boundaries that bring them peace. There’s nothing more rewarding! My goals for you Together, we’ll work on identifying target areas that are leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed, then build skills that improve how you feel about yourself and your life. Because I want to know a client’s view of how therapy is going, I’ll check in with you about those goals to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Mood Swings
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1023368768

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Wait time
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Bedside manner
5.00
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Joan Dawson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joan Dawson on their profile.

What languages does Joan Dawson speak?

Joan Dawson speaks English.

How do patients rate Joan Dawson in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Joan Dawson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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