Ethel "Dawn" Capone

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Parenting, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ethel

Ethel "Dawn" Capone brings 28 years of clinical experience to her work in Pennsylvania, focusing on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, stress, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also attends to many additional areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and communication or commitment challenges. Dawn approaches these concerns with an emphasis on collaboration and practical problem solving, aiming to help clients move from stuck patterns to effective strategies that fit their lives.

Her style centers on developing a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust, respect, and open communication. Clients can expect an empathic and empowering stance that meets them where they are and supports steady progress.

Clinically she integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered and mindfulness-informed methods to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania (PA LPC Pc005237), she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English using a variety of online formats to increase access and flexibility.

Integrating practical therapies for online healing

Two of the core approaches Dawn uses are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to allow difficult internal experiences while moving toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and chronic conditions.

She also draws on Client-Centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to create a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel heard and understood. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to determine goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what best supports the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Dawn offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options allow ongoing work on skills, coping strategies, and problem solving while adapting to each client’s pace and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and self-esteem among many others.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship grounded in trust, respect, and open communication while using practical, solution-oriented strategies.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 28 years of experience working with diverse clinical concerns and uses that background to guide individualized treatment planning and skill building.

What are her credentials and geographic location?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, with the Pennsylvania license number PA LPC Pc005237 and is based in Pennsylvania.

Is therapy available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.

What session formats are offered for working together?

Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English