Dawn Cooperstein, LCSW

Non-binary LCSW for trauma and transitions

Trauma and abuse
Neurodivergence support
Midlife and identity

About Dawn Cooperstein

Dawn Cooperstein, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), offers grounded, client-centered therapy that draws on depth psychology and Jungian thought to help people make sense of difficult life experiences. They approach emotional distress as meaningful expression - not evidence of personal failure - and creates a space for exploration marked by curiosity, compassion, and practical skills.

Dawn specializes in supporting people navigating ADHD, PTSD, and the complexities of midlife transitions, including menopause, empty nest adjustments, and estrangement from adult children. They understand how trauma histories, neurodivergence, hormonal shifts, changing identities, and family role transitions can intersect and intensify feelings of overwhelm, fatigue, cognitive fluctuation, grief, and disconnection. This perspective helps clients situate their struggles within a larger personal and relational context.

Guided by values of authenticity and autonomy, Dawn resists pathologizing narratives and emphasizes clients as experts in their own lives. They integrate evidence-informed tools - including CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed strategies, and trauma-aware care - within a strength-based, holistic framework to build emotional regulation, clarify patterns, reduce shame, and reconnect with meaning. Warm, attuned, and down-to-earth, Dawn supports deep exploration and sustainable change while honoring each person’s voice and lived experience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dawn Cooperstein have?

Dawn Cooperstein has 17 years of experience.

Is Dawn Cooperstein a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dawn holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are AZ LCSW LCSW-18532 and VA LCSW 0904009338.

In which languages does Dawn Cooperstein provide therapy?

Dawn provides therapy in English.

Where is Dawn Cooperstein located?

Dawn is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Dawn Cooperstein as my therapist?

You can work with Dawn Cooperstein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dawn Cooperstein work with international clients?

Dawn Cooperstein does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dawn Cooperstein cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities - the therapist offers empathic listening and supports clients in identifying goals, clarifying values, and finding their own solutions. This approach is useful for issues around identity, relationships, and life transitions where building self-trust matters.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness with a validating therapeutic stance - it can help people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve communication.

EMDR-informed strategies use structured techniques to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and associated symptoms - these methods can be helpful for people working through trauma and its ongoing effects.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods accordingly - clients and therapist make decisions together as treatment unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules, energy levels, and practical needs. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or work, accommodate mobility or geographic limitations, and allow for varied ways of communicating as healing progresses with licensed professionals and therapists.

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