Dawn McDonough, NCC, LMHC-A

Merrillville, Telehealth

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Education

School

  • Purdue University

Degree

  • Master of Science in Education

Certifications

  • Expressive Arts Certificate
  • Addictions Certificate

Dawn McDonough is a graduate of Purdue University’s Mental Health Counseling program. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). She also received certification in Expressive Arts and Addictions. Dawn has worked with adolescents and adults in residential and outpatient programs, as well as in private practice. She uses an eclectic approach, with her primary focus being Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dawn has worked with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, stress management, and substance abuse.

"I try to empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve life satisfaction."

Issues Treated

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Intimacy Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Substance-Related Issues
  • Trauma

Session Types

  • Telehealth
  • Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic/Integrated Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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