About Dawn
Dawn Ducharme is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and addiction concerns. She prioritizes a straight‑forward, supportive approach and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Dawn works to make the first step into therapy feel less overwhelming and encourages small changes that build momentum.
She brings 25 years of experience, much of it spent working in school settings.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to clear, down-to-earth communication and working with practical problems tied to daily life. Sessions often center on problem-solving, building coping skills, and improving motivation and confidence. Dawn creates a calm space to talk through difficult feelings without judgment.
She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals. Conversations often include planning small actions to test what helps between sessions. Her work covers a broad range of concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, parenting stress, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
She also focuses on autism and Asperger Syndrome and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder when these are relevant to a person’s needs. Dawn offers therapy in English and provides sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.
How therapeutic approaches work online with practical options
Dawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and real-life change. One common approach involves teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; these techniques help people practice new reactions to stress and measure small improvements. Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and motivation through goal-setting and step-by-step planning; this helps when low confidence or lack of drive makes everyday tasks feel hard.Finding the right approach is part of beginning work together. Dawn will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are helpful when visual cues and a more conversational feel matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when messaging fits better into a busy day. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English