Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Dawn Livingston, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence LCSW00001586
- NPI
- 1275224248
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
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
- LGBT issues
- Grief support
- Self-esteem work
About Dawn
Dawn Livingston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on common and painful problems such as depression, grief, trauma and LGBT concerns. She also supports work on self-esteem and stress related to everyday life.
Her background includes time in therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. That mix gives her practical tools for short-term problem solving and longer conversations about past wounds. Sessions emphasize clear coping skills and small, manageable steps rather than abstract theories.
She uses straightforward methods to help people manage panic, mood shifts, and social anxiety. Clients can expect discussions about emotional triggers, simple strategies to reduce overwhelming symptoms, and rehearsal of new behaviors between sessions. Attachment issues and feelings tied to abandonment or shame are addressed in ways that link past patterns to current struggles.
Dawn draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral ideas and techniques from dialectical behavior therapy. She also integrates attachment-focused work and person-centered conversation to reflect what a client needs in the moment. Treatment plans are practical and focused on goals the client names.
Her practice supports people working through trauma, loss, sexuality questions, and women's issues. The emphasis is on workable change - learning to cope better, repair relationships where possible, and carry daily life with less distress.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety. These techniques break problems into small steps and teach practical tools that can be practiced between meetings.She also draws on ideas from dialectical behavior therapy, which offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing clearer communication. Attachment-informed work helps link current relationship patterns to earlier experiences so clients can try new ways of relating and feeling safer in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk-based work online still supports learning new skills, tracking mood and behavior changes, and practicing strategies between sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, grief, trauma and LGBT concerns along with self-esteem and related mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods with a focus on coping skills and goal-oriented work.
How much experience does she have?
Dawn has four years of clinical experience in therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers