Dawn Cheetham, LCSW

Dawn Cheetham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 19 years of experience supporting clients through difficult transitions and persistent concerns. She works with people who feel stuck or hesitant to share struggles with friends and family, offering a professional space to explore anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem challenges, and life adjustments.

Dawn focuses on practical strategies and compassionate listening to help clients manage stress, panic symptoms, caregiver responsibilities, and relationship or family difficulties. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, career stress, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She has training in older adult issues and helps caregivers better balance their own needs while tending to loved ones.

Dawn integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients identify goals and build skills for lasting change. She offers both day and evening appointment times for added convenience and works with clients through a variety of session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Dawn

Dawn blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients through a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s perspective; it helps people feel heard, develop insight, and build confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address panic symptoms or anger.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dawn works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adapt techniques so the plan remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, access licensed professionals from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for day-to-day challenges and long-term growth.