Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34005722A
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-22164
- NPI
- 1538589098
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Dawn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Dawn
Dawn Clay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Dawn presents herself in plain terms and works directly with practical problems people bring to therapy.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable steps rather than long theory talks. She listens to what is happening now and helps people sort priorities, cope with change, and build small routines that make daily life easier. Conversations may include ways to sleep better, handle anger, and manage work or caregiving strain.
Dawn also addresses relationship and family concerns from an individual perspective. She helps people communicate more clearly, set boundaries, and handle separation or blended family stress. She has experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life concerns.
Her work includes support for people dealing with ADHD, grief tied to loss, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She uses practical methods to strengthen self-worth and to help people reorient toward goals that matter to them. Dawn aims for sessions that leave people with a clear next step.
Sessions are conducted in English. People who want to begin are asked to follow the listing's process to view online therapy options, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and working online
Two evidence-based directions she emphasizes are practical skills training and problem-focused work. Skills training covers things like sleep routines, anger management techniques, and concrete coping strategies to reduce daily stress. Problem-focused work narrows a specific issue, breaks it into steps, and tests small changes between sessions so progress is visible.Another helpful approach is supportive talk focused on grief and caregiving stress. This involves naming what is hard, organizing emotions into manageable parts, and identifying tasks or decisions that relieve burden. It can help with end-of-life issues, hospice-related concerns, and long-term caregiver strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process is meant to find a practical path forward rather than a single fixed method.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know the exact formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing work, caregiving, or health demands.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, motivation, sleeping problems, anger, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other life stresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches focused on clear steps and skills. Sessions emphasize problem solving, communication, and small routine changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of life and health-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; choose a therapist licensed for your region.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and booking process.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers