Dawn Whitehead, LMHC
- Stress and anxiety care
- Trauma and abuse support
- LGBTQ-affirming therapy
About Dawn Whitehead
Known for a respectful and sensitive approach, Dawn emphasizes collaboration and clarity, working with clients to identify goals and build strategies they can use in daily life. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and adapting methods to match individual preferences, whether addressing relationship and grief issues, coping with life changes, or supporting recovery from abuse.
As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings clinical training and years of practice to her work while maintaining an approachable, empathetic stance. Dawn supports clients through the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and stable life and remains focused on practical progress and emotional resilience along the way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Whitehead have?
She has 20 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Dawn Whitehead a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are RI LMHC MHC00304.
In which languages does Dawn Whitehead provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawn Whitehead located?
She is located in Rhode Island.
How can I work with Dawn Whitehead as my therapist?
Clients can work with Dawn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Whitehead work with international clients?
Dawn Whitehead does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Whitehead cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Prospective clients can get started by clicking the 'Start Therapy' button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, scheduling for the first session may then take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to develop practical coping tools for daily life. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and support recovery from post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to access support from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain consistent progress while choosing the communication style that feels most helpful and accessible.