Dawn Madden, LPC
LPC supporting stress, anxiety, and identity
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ support
- Substance use care
About Dawn Madden
Dawn Madden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 11 years of clinical experience supporting adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and identity concerns related to LGBTQ experiences, helping them build resilience and confidence. Dawn also brings extensive experience in the substance use field and in addressing trauma-related struggles, offering practical strategies alongside empathic understanding.
Dawn approaches therapy from a strengths-focused perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and identifying resources clients already possess to move forward. She emphasizes courage and intentional action as essential steps toward a more fulfilling life, and she aims to provide a consistent, supportive space where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop coping skills. Her work blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs and goals.
Throughout her practice, Dawn prioritizes collaboration and respect, guiding clients as they navigate relationship challenges, self-image concerns, substance-related issues, and the impacts of trauma. She offers steady support for those ready to take the next step toward change and greater well-being.
Dawn approaches therapy from a strengths-focused perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and identifying resources clients already possess to move forward. She emphasizes courage and intentional action as essential steps toward a more fulfilling life, and she aims to provide a consistent, supportive space where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop coping skills. Her work blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs and goals.
Throughout her practice, Dawn prioritizes collaboration and respect, guiding clients as they navigate relationship challenges, self-image concerns, substance-related issues, and the impacts of trauma. She offers steady support for those ready to take the next step toward change and greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Madden have?
Dawn Madden has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Dawn Madden a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are PA LPC PC016074.
In which languages does Dawn Madden provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dawn Madden located?
Dawn Madden is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Dawn Madden as my therapist?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Madden work with international clients?
Dawn Madden does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Madden cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Dawn's 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
Dawn integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients make meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with what matters most - it is helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early connections that shape how people relate to others and to themselves. This work can support healing around abandonment, trust, and relationship difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Dawn combines these methods in ways that fit each person's situation and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn collaborates with clients to determine which techniques feel like the best match based on their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat exchanges, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.