Shammeer Dawson, LCSW
California LCSW for trauma and life changes
- Trauma and grief care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and relationship support
About Shammeer Dawson
Shammeer Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, and she also supports those managing chronic conditions, disability, and caregiving challenges. Her practice includes work with relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, LGBT clients, attention differences such as ADHD, mood disorders including bipolar, and professional or compassion fatigue concerns.
Shammeer combines evidence-informed approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each person’s needs. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that invites reflection, emotional processing, and practical coping skills. Sessions are offered in English and structured to address both immediate stressors and longer-term healing and growth.
Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Shammeer aims to create a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Her work centers on helping clients clarify goals, build resilience, and find sustainable ways to cope with life transitions and losses.
Shammeer combines evidence-informed approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each person’s needs. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that invites reflection, emotional processing, and practical coping skills. Sessions are offered in English and structured to address both immediate stressors and longer-term healing and growth.
Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Shammeer aims to create a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Her work centers on helping clients clarify goals, build resilience, and find sustainable ways to cope with life transitions and losses.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shammeer Dawson have?
Shammeer Dawson has 7 years of experience.
Is Shammeer Dawson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 129004.
In which languages does Shammeer Dawson provide therapy?
Shammeer provides therapy in English.
Where is Shammeer Dawson located?
Shammeer is located in California.
How can I work with Shammeer Dawson as my therapist?
You can work with Shammeer Dawson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shammeer Dawson work with international clients?
Shammeer Dawson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shammeer Dawson 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.
Approaches, Collaboration, and the Convenience of Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and responding to stress. It can be helpful for people working through abandonment, attachment challenges, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, empathic environment that encourages clients to guide the pace and goals of their work; it supports self-esteem, decision-making, and personal growth by honoring each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building coping skills.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Shammeer works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That shared decision-making helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving responsibilities, or health limitations, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to support clients in ways that fit their daily lives.