Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 20398
- NPI
- 1083698120
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Depression support
- Anxiety management
- Relationship concerns
About Dawn
Dawn Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 28 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Dawn speaks English and works in California.
Her practice focuses on straightforward, practical work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens to what is happening now, then helps people identify small changes that reduce daily strain and improve coping.
Dawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that keep problems recurring. She helps people understand how past experiences affect current reactions and then builds skills to respond differently. Therapy includes learning concrete skills for emotion management, communication, and setting boundaries.
She emphasizes collaboration in sessions. Clients and Dawn set realistic goals together and review progress regularly. The pace is adjusted to each person's comfort and life demands so work can fit around family, work, and health responsibilities.
Practical problems like stress at work, recurring worry, low mood, and relationship conflicts are central to her focus. Dawn also supports people recovering from abuse and other traumatic events by combining talking work with skill practice. For someone who wants clear, steady help with everyday pressures, her approach aims to reduce symptoms and build useful coping habits.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online care
Dawn works with common evidence-based techniques that help reduce symptoms and teach practical skills. One approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another emphasizes learning emotion regulation and stress management skills through step-by-step practice to handle daily pressures and strong feelings.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Dawn will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which techniques to try first. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what is working for you so therapy stays focused and useful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since none are listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments around work and family commitments. Others prefer sessions that are shorter for quick check-ins or that avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Discussing format options is part of the first steps so sessions match your daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dawn works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style that focuses on goals and skill building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
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 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers