Dawne Velianoff , LMSW

Dawne Velianoff is a licensed master social worker who provides behavioral health and life coaching services for youth, adults, couples and families, and older adults. She begins by assessing each person and then collaborates with them to build a personalized, person-centered plan that reflects their goals and strengths.

Her clinical work blends several evidence-informed techniques. She integrates motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, mindfulness to enhance present-moment awareness, parenting skills to strengthen family functioning, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions draw on these tools in flexible ways tailored to the needs of the individual or family.

Dawne applies systems theory to understand how relationships, community, and larger systems influence psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. She reviews risk factors that could lead to decline in these areas and recommends interventions when indicated to improve or stabilize personal and interpersonal relationships. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical coaching strategies to help clients move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for learning how to live in line with personal priorities despite stress or anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow. It is often used for mood concerns, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship where the therapist supports the client in exploring their own solutions and building self-awareness. This approach can be helpful for clients seeking a gentle, validating process to work through life transitions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Dawne works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains responsive to progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent therapeutic support across a range of needs while making it easier for clients to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations.