Susan Dawson, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Susan Dawson is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience.
- License MH11067 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1174956536 · national registry
- Experience and languages 17+ years in practice English
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About Susan
Susan Dawson is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and anger in straightforward, practical ways. Her work also addresses relationship struggles, intimacy issues, grief, and questions about identity and self-worth.
She draws on several approaches to meet each person where they are. Sessions combine client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
Emotionally-focused ideas are used when feelings and attachment patterns are getting in the way of close connections. Susan uses the Gottman Method as one component when relationship patterns are a central concern. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and grounding.
These tools are offered in clear language and with simple exercises clients can use between meetings. Over 17 years she has worked with people facing big life transitions such as divorce, career change, immigration stress, and recovery from substance use.
She supports those coping with trauma, mood disorders, and complicated grief while paying attention to practical daily needs like sleep, routines, and communication skills. Susan aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk through hard topics and build small, manageable steps forward. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit varied schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH11067 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1174956536 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Susan names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Susan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches meet you online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It gives people space to describe their life and priorities while the therapist reflects concerns and supports personal insight. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a chance to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear skills to change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and depression. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice new habits between meetings, which is useful for stress, phobias, and mood problems.
The Gottman Method looks at communication patterns and interaction habits that affect closeness. Work from this model can include learning better ways to talk about conflict, rebuild trust, and handle recurring relationship stressors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what works for the individual. Clients and the therapist set the pace together so therapy stays practical and goal-focused.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, in-the-moment support and written reflections between longer sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Susan help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, mood disorders, and related struggles such as infidelity or immigration stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused approaches, plus mindfulness exercises to support emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has 17 years of experience working with people through life transitions, mood challenges, trauma, and substance-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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