Dawn McDonough, NCC, LMHC-A
Merrillville, Telehealth
Education
School:
Purdue University
Degree:
Master of Science in Education
Additional Certificates:
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 Disorder
- 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)