Dawn Stonebraker, LISW
Ohio LISW supporting life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss assistance
- Aging and caregiver guidance
About Dawn Stonebraker
Dawn Stonebraker is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people take courageous first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life, offering steady support and practical guidance.
Her career has focused largely on aging and hospice care, which has given her extensive experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and the challenges of navigating life transitions. She emphasizes that these concerns appear across many life stages and settings, not only in end-of-life care.
Dawn works with individuals to build and refine coping skills for stress and anxiety, and to move through grief tied to events such as job loss, relationship endings, or loss of independence due to illness or injury. She prioritizes identifying sources of support and developing concrete strategies to manage emotional energy during difficult periods.
Believing that each person is the expert on their own story, she adopts a collaborative approach to find what will work best. Her practice draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, selecting techniques to match each individual need.
Her career has focused largely on aging and hospice care, which has given her extensive experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and the challenges of navigating life transitions. She emphasizes that these concerns appear across many life stages and settings, not only in end-of-life care.
Dawn works with individuals to build and refine coping skills for stress and anxiety, and to move through grief tied to events such as job loss, relationship endings, or loss of independence due to illness or injury. She prioritizes identifying sources of support and developing concrete strategies to manage emotional energy during difficult periods.
Believing that each person is the expert on their own story, she adopts a collaborative approach to find what will work best. Her practice draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, selecting techniques to match each individual need.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Stonebraker have?
Dawn Stonebraker has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Dawn Stonebraker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and is licensed in Ohio with the license number OH LISW I.1502370.
In which languages does Dawn Stonebraker provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawn Stonebraker located?
She is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Dawn Stonebraker as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn Stonebraker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Stonebraker work with international clients?
Dawn Stonebraker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Stonebraker 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 with therapy 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 and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It supports work on anxiety, stress, and life changes by teaching practical skills for staying engaged with what matters. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps the person discover their own solutions; this approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawn Stonebraker works collaboratively with each person to explore these methods, tailoring choices to the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences so that therapy feels like a joint effort toward practical progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from the places where clients already are.