Dawn Stonebraker, LISW

Dawn Stonebraker is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker with 16 years of professional experience. She encourages people to take the first brave step toward a more balanced and satisfying life and offers steady support through change and loss.

Her background includes long experience in aging and hospice settings. In that work she helped people cope with grief, loss of independence, chronic illness, and the stress that comes with major life transitions. She emphasizes practical skills for managing anxiety and stress so people can use what they already know and build on it.

Dawn talks plainly about grief beyond the loss of a loved one. Job loss, relationship endings, and loss of function from illness are common reasons people grieve. She helps people name losses, find supports, and move through the emotional load at a manageable pace.

When life shifts unexpectedly, she focuses on steadying routines and small steps that restore balance. Sessions aim to identify choices, practice coping strategies, and set realistic goals that fit everyday demands.

Her approach treats each story as unique. She centers the person in the room as the expert on their experience and collaborates to find methods that fit individual needs. Dawn invites people to work together toward clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and more energy for living.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, grief, and finding direction after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches tools to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of the work.

Dawn treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She works with each person to decide which methods to try first and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. The goal is practical strategies that fit daily life and the demands someone already has.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening travel time, or choosing a quieter check-in when they have limited breaks. Online work can make it easier to practice strategies between sessions and continue care during health or mobility challenges. Dawn uses her approaches to help people build skills they can apply in everyday situations.