Dawn Maria Spradley
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Dawn
I am a licensed mental health therapist in the great state of Texas with at least 7 years of professional work experience. I take exceptional pride of making sure each client has a free and protected space to feel vulnerable and safe to process raw emotions, feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, bereavement, grief, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. From an Adlerian Therapy approach, I want to help encourage and empower clients to identify and use their strengths to attain their goals, with the power of learning their own positive psychology.
My goodness-CONGRATULATIONS to you! It takes courage to seek help-and I am here to support & empower you through your journey of healing! So let healing BEGIN, right here! I want to hear your story! Right now!
*Unfortunately, due to other commitments, I am only able to offer 5-7 hour a week-however, I am willing to discuss how to better accommodate days/hours as needed. ((FOR couples- some evenings because of you alls work schedules)).
*I am unable to do paperwork for FMLA or any other documentation that you may need per BH rules.
*I DO NOT prescribe medications.
*I am unable to accommodate after 5 pm sessions because of other work commitments 😟-I do offer Sundays.
*I would prefer that the client DOES NOT operate a vehicle during the session.
What Dawn helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Dawn works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Dawn is the FIRST therapist I have seen that I feel has benefitted me in a lasting way. She calls me out (always professionally) when I am avoiding my feelings and default to a "safe" intellectual response. She challenges my behavior patterns in a way that is actually helpful to me! She's tough but also incredibly kind and caring and non-judgmental. I know I can say anything to Dawn and she will respect me and my values *and also* challenge me to see with a different perspective. She is truly gifted in her ability to recognize core issues and facilitate growth through the tough stuff.”
- “I’ve had 2 sessions with Dawn and I must say that I’m pleased to have her as my therapist. I think she understands what I’m going through and I think she is definitely in the field she’s supposed to be in!”
- “Listens to me, respects me and sets realistic expectations and goals.”
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- “Dawn is patient, friendly, and down-to-earth. She makes me feel safe and secure during our sessions, which helps me open up honestly. She explain things in a way that is clear and easy to understand, making it easier for me to gain insight into my thoughts and feelings. I appreciate her supportive, nonjudgmental approach and the sense of trust she create”
- “In just one session, I could see that Dawn was able to sort through the mess and find the root issues of my life. I am so impressed by her knowledge and relatability.”
- “Ms. Dawn is the GOAT and actually takes the time to understand you not just analyze you.”
- “Very understanding and supportive.”
- “Amazing! Absolutely amazing!!!”
- “I greatly enjoyed my session with Dawn. She was attentive, clear, understanding, very kind, and put me at ease. I look forward to meeting with her again!”
- “She is incredibly understanding, supportive, and refreshingly direct, which I truly appreciate. I love that our sessions don’t feel stiff or overly serious, it genuinely feels like talking to a friend who also knows exactly when to challenge me and keep me grounded. I always leave feeling heard, validated, and clearer than when I walked in.”
- “So patient and thoughtful”
- “Dawn is awesome! Today was my 1st session with her and I’m already feeling better ! She definitely knows what she’s doing !”
- “Dawn has been a blessing in my life I’m truly greatful for her honestly , undestanding , compassion and detailed explanations. She is so patient and kind yes stern and real I couldn’t ask for a better match. Thank you better help!”
- “Dawn is fabulous! I was nervous about starting therapy but she has made every step comfortable! She is easy to talk to and listens! I’ve been feeling wonderful after starting therapy sessions with her.”
- “The best therapist I have ever had. She’s very helpful and so understanding. I recommend 10+”
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