Dawn Byrne, MD, LCPC
Experienced counselor for relationships and recovery
- Addictions and recovery
- Relational and family issues
- Coping and life skills
About Dawn Byrne
Dawn Byrne, MD, LCPC, brings more than 25 years of clinical experience addressing relational, mental health, and addiction concerns. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and also holds an MD and two master’s degrees in Counseling and Education, which inform a broad clinical perspective and a strong foundation in teaching coping strategies.
Her career spans private practice, corporate employee assistance programs, community psychiatry services, and addiction recovery clinics, and she has served as a crisis interventionist in an emergency room setting. That blend of roles has shaped a clinician who is comfortable evaluating complex problems quickly and offering practical, skills-based interventions. Earlier work as a corporate trainer specializing in coping skills contributed to her emphasis on psychoeducation alongside traditional therapy.
Dawn’s approach is client-centered and solution-focused. She creates a supportive space where clients can explore concerns, practice new skills, and make decisions about change that increase life satisfaction. Her work emphasizes concrete tools for everyday challenges, including managing relational conflict at home and work, building self-management and coping strategies for anxiety and stress, and addressing addiction, relapse prevention, and crisis situations. Across decades of practice, she focuses on helping people develop the practical skills they need to navigate life transitions and emotional difficulties.
Her career spans private practice, corporate employee assistance programs, community psychiatry services, and addiction recovery clinics, and she has served as a crisis interventionist in an emergency room setting. That blend of roles has shaped a clinician who is comfortable evaluating complex problems quickly and offering practical, skills-based interventions. Earlier work as a corporate trainer specializing in coping skills contributed to her emphasis on psychoeducation alongside traditional therapy.
Dawn’s approach is client-centered and solution-focused. She creates a supportive space where clients can explore concerns, practice new skills, and make decisions about change that increase life satisfaction. Her work emphasizes concrete tools for everyday challenges, including managing relational conflict at home and work, building self-management and coping strategies for anxiety and stress, and addressing addiction, relapse prevention, and crisis situations. Across decades of practice, she focuses on helping people develop the practical skills they need to navigate life transitions and emotional difficulties.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Byrne have?
Dawn Byrne has 25 years of experience in counseling and related clinical work.
Is Dawn Byrne a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds MD and LCPC credentials and is licensed with the identifier LC4540.
In which languages does Dawn Byrne provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawn Byrne located?
She is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Dawn Byrne as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn Byrne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Byrne work with international clients?
Dawn Byrne does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Byrne cost?
Cost can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dawn Byrne integrates evidence-informed methods to support change in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns shape present-day connections and helps people improve trust, boundaries, and emotional attunement in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so clients can explore their goals and discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping skills.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawn works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Online therapy with Dawn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed, while continuing the same therapeutic work a person would receive in-office.