Therapist profile
Dawn Lucous, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and stress concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family problems
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Dawn
Dawn Lucous is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of practice. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Ohio. Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family concerns, and coping with life changes.
Dawn helps people sort through strong feelings and practical problems at home and work. She talks with clients about communication difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and the strain of caregiving. She also supports those facing chronic illness, cancer, fertility challenges, end-of-life issues, and aging concerns.
Her style blends clear, goal-focused techniques with person-centered listening. Dawn uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to break down problems into manageable steps. She also draws on mindfulness practices and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.
Sessions typically begin with the immediate concern and move to practical strategies. That might mean trying a new way to handle conflict at home, building a routine to reduce anxiety, or practicing short mindfulness exercises between meetings. She integrates problem-solving with attention to emotions so clients can act on what matters to them.
Over two decades she has worked with adults facing career strain, grief, and family stress. She encourages steady progress and clearer choices rather than quick fixes. If you want to explore whether her way of working fits your situation, follow the site steps to learn more.
How sessions work
How Dawn applies approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone struggles to make choices that line up with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy trains brief attention practices to calm strong emotions and increase present-moment noticing; this can be useful for stress, grief, and caregiver strain.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and what feels workable for you. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before you book, since the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. It can also let someone use audio-only options if they prefer less video, or schedule sessions around caregiving and work demands. Licensed professionals generally adapt activities and homework so they suit an online rhythm and daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Minnesota, New York, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people work through family problems, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and related emotions like guilt or shame.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and build coping routines.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, life changes, grief, and chronic health concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She practices in Ohio and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, with licensure noted in New York and Minnesota as provided in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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