Dawn Stonebraker, LISW
Ohio LISW focusing on grief and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and life transitions
- Aging and hospice experience
About Dawn Stonebraker
Dawn Stonebraker is a licensed Ohio clinician with 16 years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), she draws on a long history of work in aging and hospice to bring empathy and practical skills to complex emotional challenges. Her background in hospice care gives her particular insight into loss and transitions, yet she applies those skills to many kinds of grief - from the death of a loved one to the loss of a job, relationship, or independence due to illness or injury.
Her approach emphasizes learning and strengthening coping skills for an often uncertain world, helping clients build on what already works while introducing new strategies when needed. Dawn views each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates with clients to design personalized care that fits their circumstances and goals. She encourages a partnership in which clients and therapist work together to regain balance, manage strong emotions, and move forward after difficult changes.
Known for a steady, compassionate presence informed by years in aging and hospice settings, Dawn focuses on practical support and tailored interventions to help individuals find more fulfilling, sustainable ways of living and relating to themselves and others.
Her approach emphasizes learning and strengthening coping skills for an often uncertain world, helping clients build on what already works while introducing new strategies when needed. Dawn views each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates with clients to design personalized care that fits their circumstances and goals. She encourages a partnership in which clients and therapist work together to regain balance, manage strong emotions, and move forward after difficult changes.
Known for a steady, compassionate presence informed by years in aging and hospice settings, Dawn focuses on practical support and tailored interventions to help individuals find more fulfilling, sustainable ways of living and relating to themselves and others.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen'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) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Stonebraker have?
Dawn Stonebraker has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Dawn Stonebraker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are OH LISW I.1502370.
In which languages does Dawn Stonebraker provide therapy?
Dawn Stonebraker provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawn Stonebraker located?
Dawn Stonebraker is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Dawn Stonebraker as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn Stonebraker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Stonebraker work with international clients?
Dawn Stonebraker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Stonebraker 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Dawn integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a client-centered stance. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for clients struggling with anxiety, avoidance, or life transitions. CBT emphasizes identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and for improving daily functioning. A client-centered approach places the client’s experience at the heart of therapy, prioritizing empathy, collaboration, and tailoring interventions to each person’s unique story.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can connect by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limits and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, remote sessions improve access to consistent support and make it simpler to integrate therapy into everyday life.