Dawn Shelley Wann, LPC, LMHC
Missouri counselor focused on trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Video phone chat
About Dawn Shelley Wann
Dawn Shelley Wann is a licensed counselor based in Missouri with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. She works with adults, adolescents, and teenagers, helping clients identify strengths and build practical skills to manage anger, improve self esteem, navigate intimacy and attachment issues, and cope with life transitions and chronic conditions such as ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Dawn holds LPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, indicating specialized training in trauma-informed care. Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and honoring the client as the expert on their own story while offering evidence-based strategies to support recovery and growth.
Clinically, she integrates approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods alongside cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs. Sessions may be scheduled by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and lifestyles. Dawn brings a calm, collaborative style focused on practical tools, emotional awareness, and strengthening relationships and coping capacities over time.
Dawn holds LPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, indicating specialized training in trauma-informed care. Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and honoring the client as the expert on their own story while offering evidence-based strategies to support recovery and growth.
Clinically, she integrates approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods alongside cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs. Sessions may be scheduled by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and lifestyles. Dawn brings a calm, collaborative style focused on practical tools, emotional awareness, and strengthening relationships and coping capacities over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Shelley Wann have?
Dawn Shelley Wann has 14 years of experience.
Is Dawn Shelley Wann a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dawn holds these credentials: LPC, LMHC. License details: MO LPC 2016028193, WA LMHC LH61442916.
In which languages does Dawn Shelley Wann provide therapy?
English.
Where is Dawn Shelley Wann located?
Missouri.
How can I work with Dawn Shelley Wann as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn Shelley Wann through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Shelley Wann work with international clients?
Dawn Shelley Wann does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Shelley Wann cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care options
Dawn draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it is often helpful for people struggling with emotion regulation, anger, and relationship conflicts. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore values, identity, and attachment patterns with the therapist acting as a supportive collaborator. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawn works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques from different models to create a personalized plan that fits each person’s circumstances.
Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and accessibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, choose the format that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules are changing.