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Dawn Thompson, LCMHC

North Carolina LCMHC for families and anxiety
  • Family and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Bible-based counseling

About Dawn Thompson

Dawn Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings more than 26 years of experience to her work with individuals and families. She draws on a long career that spans public mental health agencies, church-based counseling, and private practice to support clients facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Dawn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne College, training that informs both her clinical skills and her collaborative approach to care.

She provides Bible-based Christian counseling for clients seeking faith-informed guidance while integrating evidence-informed methods such as client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. Her practice also addresses complex family dynamics including blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. Dawn focuses on helping clients explore meaning, process grief and guilt, rebuild self-worth, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate life changes and restore healthier relationships.

Throughout her practice she emphasizes respect, active listening, and partnership in setting goals so that each person can move forward with clarity and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

GriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dawn Thompson have?

Dawn Thompson has 26 years of experience.

Is Dawn Thompson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina - NC LCMHC 3154.

In which languages does Dawn Thompson provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Dawn Thompson located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Dawn Thompson as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dawn Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dawn Thompson work with international clients?

Dawn Thompson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dawn Thompson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's 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. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, with the therapist offering empathy and support to help people explore values, identity, and personal goals; it is often helpful for self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms; it is frequently used for anxiety, depression, stress, and phobias. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and build motivation for change, making it useful when someone is weighing options or struggling to start a new pattern of behavior.

Dawn approaches choice of method as a collaborative process - she works with each client to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning allows the therapist and client to adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to different communication styles and formats, enabling consistent support during life changes and making therapy more accessible to a range of clients.

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