Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Dawn Mumaw, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8356-123
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-21266
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11129-C
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 26577-C
- NPI
- 1184004152
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
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
- Addictions recovery
- Trauma support
- Mindfulness skills
About Dawn
Dawn Mumaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in WI LCSW and AZ LCSW with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and the stress of life changes. She also works with issues around career, relationships, grief, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
Her practice emphasizes straightforward, person-focused conversations. Sessions are built around what matters now - coping skills, motivation, and practical next steps. She uses a mix of therapies aimed at building confidence and reducing overwhelm.
Dawn often uses client-centered listening to understand each person’s story. She brings mindfulness techniques to help manage anxiety and stress in the moment. Motivational interviewing is used when people are hesitant about change, especially around substance use and behavior shifts.
She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to reframe problems and set short-term goals. These methods are practical and goal-oriented, helping clients identify small changes that make daily life easier. The tone in sessions is professional and relaxed, with space for honesty and occasional humor.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable steps: managing emotions, improving communication, reducing substance use, and planning for major life transitions. People who want concrete coping tools and steady support for real-world problems will find a practical approach here.
BHow sessions work
How Dawn’s approaches translate to online work
Dawn uses client-centered therapy to listen closely to each person’s concerns and priorities. That approach focuses sessions on the person’s goals and experiences, which helps when addressing addictions, relationship strain, or career stress. Mindfulness therapy is offered to teach simple, practical techniques for managing anxiety and stress in daily life. These are short exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity.Motivational interviewing is another tool she brings, especially when someone is unsure about change. It helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds small, actionable steps. Deciding which of these approaches to emphasize is a collaborative process; the therapist and client will pick strategies based on needs, goals, and what feels workable in daily life.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, and travel. It may also allow shorter check-ins, sessions during lunch breaks, or avoiding travel time, which many people find helpful when juggling life demands.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dawn works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, career challenges, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and LGBT concerns, among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical blend of client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with people on a range of issues including substance use and major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as WI LCSW and AZ LCSW and she practices from Wisconsin.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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