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Shanae Dawson

LMSW

Shanae Dawson, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Shanae is a LMSW therapist in Michigan.

  • 6+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
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About Shanae

Shanae Dawson is a Michigan-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and career challenges. She brings focused experience addressing depression and helps clients explore areas such as body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. As a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW - she combines practical skills with a strengths-based perspective to help clients move toward more fulfilling lives.

Shanae approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on individual strengths to navigate difficult transitions and heal from past wounds. She encourages courageous first steps and offers steady support while clients work through post-traumatic stress, isolation, social anxiety, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

Clients work with Shanae to develop clearer communication, healthier relationships, and tools to manage emotional pain. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, compassionate listening, and concrete strategies tailored to each person’s goals, whether they are processing loss, repairing family relationships, or exploring career and identity changes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Shanae uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to trauma and grief work, helping people process painful experiences and reduce the ways those memories affect daily life. She also employs skills-based strategies that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication to address depression, caregiver stress, and relationship challenges. These approaches aim to provide practical tools as well as emotional processing to support recovery and growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shanae works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so treatment remains relevant and effective. Her role is to listen, offer expertise, and partner with clients as they try different strategies.

Online therapy with Shanae offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. Remote sessions can reduce travel time and help maintain continuity of care, allowing people to engage in therapy from locations that suit their schedules while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shanae Dawson have?

Shanae Dawson has six years of professional experience providing therapeutic support.

Is Shanae Dawson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMSW credential. Her license information is listed as MI LMSW 6801119630.

In which languages does Shanae Dawson provide therapy?

Shanae provides therapy in English.

Where is Shanae Dawson located?

Shanae is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Shanae Dawson as my therapist?

You can work with Shanae through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shanae Dawson work with international clients?

Shanae Dawson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shanae Dawson cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

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