Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Tracy Dawson, LICSW, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and mood
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34004458A
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61594755
- NPI
- 1497237507
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Tracy 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
- CBT and DBT ideas
- Caregiver support
About Tracy
Tracy Dawson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of professional experience. She practices in Indiana and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
She works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what practical steps feel doable. Tracy uses methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness to guide conversations and skill practice.
People often come for help with caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and persistent mood problems. She also addresses communication and family problems, social anxiety and phobia, and questions about life purpose and women’s issues.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and looks for small changes that fit daily life. That might mean learning new coping skills, trying a different way of responding to worry, or setting short practical goals to test what works.
Her background spans multiple settings across nearly three decades, bringing familiarity with a range of life circumstances. Prospective clients should be prepared to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says, helping them identify goals and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood and stress regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide whether CBT, DBT ideas, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, or a mix feels most useful. That decision is based on the client's needs, goals, and what they prefer to try in sessions.
Session formats should be checked before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Confirm current session options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use simpler setups such as audio-only if video is difficult. These practical choices help make therapy fit day-to-day life without promising any particular service.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work with practical techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize concrete tools and steps you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience across multiple settings. That history includes working with people in a range of life stages and stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Licenses are listed as WA LICSW and IN LCSW and she practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers