Dawn Shelley Wann
Calm, practical therapy rooted in proven methods
LPC, LMHC Missouri
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Dawn
Dawn Shelley Wann practices from a foundations-in-evidence approach that often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary methods to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
She brings 14 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor, combining skillful techniques with a focus on each person’s strengths and values to address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and intimacy-related concerns.
Her training also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered approaches, which she weaves together to match individual needs. Working in Missouri as an LPC and LMHC, she supports people dealing with parenting and family dynamics, anger and self-esteem struggles, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Additional areas of focus include ADHD, abandonment issues, attachment and communication problems, body image, coping with life changes, and a range of personality-related concerns. Dawn emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and aims to build on existing strengths to navigate challenges and toward clearer goals.
Integrating evidence-based approaches through online care
Her practice commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent approach she employs; it emphasizes identifying personal values and learning skills to accept difficult emotions while taking steps toward valued goals.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors a combination of methods so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model on every situation.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to connect that suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English