Licensed clinical social worker recordOhio
Dawn Lucous, LCSW, LICSW
Ohio
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.0010204-SUPV
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 33206
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 098021
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 13798704-3501
- NPI
- 1710578232
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
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
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dawn
Dawn Lucous is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She also holds LICSW status in Minnesota and an LCSW in New York as listed in her credentials. Dawn focuses on everyday problems people bring to therapy like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.
She works with concerns around family problems, communication, anger, and low self-esteem. Career issues and coaching for practical life changes are part of her work. She also supports people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strains, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life planning conversations.
Dawn uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness approaches. Sessions typically involve talking through what matters to a person, practicing skills to manage strong emotions, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She helps people name priorities, reduce unhelpful coping, and test practical ways to feel steadier day to day. Work often includes skill building for stress, tools for communication, and planning around family or health-related challenges.
People who come to Dawn are often juggling work, caregiving, medical issues, or major transitions. She frames therapy as a place to sort problems, try doable steps, and adjust plans as life shifts.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take actions that match what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and when life changes make decisions feel hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and improving daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss options with clients and decide together what methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may include mixing ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices depending on the problem at hand.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexible scheduling that works around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. These practical benefits help people try therapy without major disruptions to their day.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Minnesota, New York, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family problems, relationship communication, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative using practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to manage emotions and try behavior changes.
How long has she worked as a clinical social worker?
She has 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and licenses does she hold and where?
She is listed as LCSW and LICSW with licensure noted as NY LCSW and MN LICSW, and she practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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