Dawn Clay, LCSW

Dawn Clay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 20 years of professional experience. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Dawn combines practical support with a compassionate approach to help individuals identify strengths and develop healthier coping strategies.

She works to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Dawn acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and she aims to meet each person where they are, offering steady guidance as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respectful listening, and tailoring interventions to fit each person s needs and goals.

Dawn welcomes those facing life transitions, relationship and family concerns, sleep and anger issues, career and caregiving stress, and challenges related to chronic illness or aging. With two decades of experience, she focuses on practical steps clients can take to improve daily functioning and build resilience over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dawn uses focused, evidence-based techniques to help people build practical skills for everyday stress and anxiety. This approach emphasizes identifying triggers, learning coping strategies, and practicing tools that reduce worry and improve daily functioning. She also offers grief-focused support that helps individuals process loss at their own pace, explore meaning, and adapt to life after bereavement. For parenting and family concerns, Dawn provides guidance and communication strategies that aim to strengthen relationships and address common challenges in blended and caregiving households.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Dawn collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The process is guided by the client s priorities and paced to feel manageable.

Online therapy with Dawn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from home or another convenient location, while working with a licensed professional to address emotional and practical concerns.