Dawn Shelley Wann, LPC, LMHC

Dawn Shelley Wann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Missouri. With 14 years of experience, she supports adults, adolescents, and teenagers as they address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger management concerns.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can be strengthened to meet life’s challenges. Dawn blends skills-based strategies with a warm, client-centered stance to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate difficult emotions.

Dawn draws on approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and client-centered therapy, along with other evidence-informed methods, to tailor care to each individual’s needs. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and practice techniques that fit their daily lives.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Dawn offers a supportive environment and practical guidance for people ready to take that step toward change and growth.

Approaches and Online Support for Ongoing Growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes values-based action and practical skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides structured skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for managing intense emotions, reducing reactive behaviors, and improving relationships through skill practice and coaching.

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where clients’ perspectives guide the pace and direction of work. This approach supports self-exploration and builds confidence in solving personal and relational concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawn works with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors methods and skills so therapy fits each person’s life and priorities.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive consistent support from wherever the client is located.