Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Shammeer Dawson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 129004
- NPI
- 1356831689
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Shammeer 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Shammeer
Shammeer Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and related concerns. Shammeer also lists support for issues such as parenting, relationships, career stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She uses practical, talk-based approaches in session. Clients go over what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and small steps they can try between meetings. Shammeer draws on methods such as attachment work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to guide those steps.
In sessions she helps people sort through strong emotions and repeated patterns. That includes looking at how relationships and early attachments influence current reactions. She also helps people build skills to manage anxiety, mood changes, and grief so they can handle daily responsibilities more easily.
Shammeer has experience supporting people who live with chronic illness and caregiving strain. She assists with decision points like work changes, parenting stress, and balancing health with family needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at changes that fit a person’s life.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in California as an LCSW. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and the subscription details that apply to their location.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current behavior and reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice relationship patterns, rehearse different responses, and track how changes play out between meetings. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s concerns. In remote sessions this means time to speak, be heard, and plan next steps that fit day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and routines that sustain anxiety or low mood; CBT online often involves short practice tasks, mood tracking, and step-by-step behavioral experiments.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow quick check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to shorter focused meetings while others benefit from longer sessions; the therapist can discuss what will work best given a person’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her profile also lists parenting, relationship concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with attachment-informed work and cognitive behavioral tools. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her approach to practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and populations.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the subscriber’s location.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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