Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Heather Dawson, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090160
- NPI
- 1053715896
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Heather 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Heather
Heather Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 21 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, career concerns, and major life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, issues related to autism and Asperger Syndrome, and women's workplace concerns.
Heather approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and aim to identify small, manageable steps that reduce immediate stress and clarify next moves.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify thinking patterns that keep problems in place and to practice new ways of responding. Solution-focused work complements this by narrowing attention to what is already working and expanding those solutions into daily life. These methods are applied to common concerns like communication breakdowns, parenting decisions, and work-related stress.
Heather keeps explanations straightforward and concrete. She talks through problems, sets short-term goals, and checks progress regularly. The approach is goal-oriented and grounded in everyday life demands such as family routines, job schedules, and caregiving responsibilities.
People who look for clear steps, practical tools, and collaborative planning may find this approach useful. If you want a down-to-earth LCSW in New York who emphasizes strengths and workable strategies, Heather may be a good match.
BHow sessions work
How Heather applies her approaches in online sessions
Heather uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities and strengths, listening for what matters most and shaping sessions around those goals. This approach helps with relationship and family concerns by clarifying values and everyday priorities.She applies cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice alternative responses. CBT techniques are useful for handling anxiety about parenting, workplace stress, and repetitive worries that make decisions harder.
Solution-focused therapy is used to find quick, practical changes that can be tried between sessions. It narrows attention to small steps that already show promise and builds on them to create momentum in daily life.
Heather treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is tracked and circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or making it easier to follow through with practice between sessions. Licensed professionals often use these formats to keep sessions practical and aligned with everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, and women's workplace issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is client-centered and practical, emphasizing the client's strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and try concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with these kinds of concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is available during account setup.
What do I do to start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers