Dawne Velianoff, LMSW
Person-centered LMSW supporting families and adults
- Person-centered planning
- Motivational interviewing
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dawne Velianoff
Dawne Velianoff is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 15 years of experience who provides behavioral health and life coaching services for youth, adults, couples and older adults. She begins each engagement with a thorough assessment and collaborates with clients to design a personalized, person-centered plan that reflects their priorities and strengths.
Dawne integrates evidence-informed techniques into sessions, drawing on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, parenting skills to strengthen family functioning, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Her practice often considers larger systems and relationships, using systems theory to examine how family, work, and community factors influence emotional and social wellbeing.
Throughout the therapeutic process she reviews risk factors related to psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual decline and recommends interventions aimed at improving or stabilizing personal and interpersonal relationships. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and adapting interventions to meet each client where they are while working toward clearer goals.
Dawne integrates evidence-informed techniques into sessions, drawing on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, parenting skills to strengthen family functioning, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Her practice often considers larger systems and relationships, using systems theory to examine how family, work, and community factors influence emotional and social wellbeing.
Throughout the therapeutic process she reviews risk factors related to psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual decline and recommends interventions aimed at improving or stabilizing personal and interpersonal relationships. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and adapting interventions to meet each client where they are while working toward clearer goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawne Velianoff have?
Dawne Velianoff has 15 years of experience.
Is Dawne Velianoff a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details are MI LMSW 6801089027.
In which languages does Dawne Velianoff provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawne Velianoff located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Dawne Velianoff as my therapist?
You can work with Dawne Velianoff through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawne Velianoff work with international clients?
Dawne Velianoff does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawne Velianoff 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 Options
Dawne commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing along with mindfulness techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured approach that helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, strengths-based method designed to increase a person's motivation to make meaningful changes and is useful for habit change and addressing ambivalence. Mindfulness practices teach skills for present-moment awareness and self-regulation, which can aid with stress, emotional reactivity, and focus.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dawne works collaboratively with clients to explore techniques that align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while focusing on practical, goal-oriented work.