- Attachment-based methods
- CBT and skills
- Relapse prevention
About Dawn
Dawn Byrne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strains, addictions, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Dawn also helps with family of origin issues, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns.
She has two master's degrees, in Counseling and Education, and has worked in private practice, employee assistance programs, community psychiatry, and addiction recovery clinics. Dawn spent time as a crisis interventionist in an emergency room, which means she is used to sorting through complex problems quickly.
Dawn brings a practical, skills-based approach rooted in client-centered and solution-focused work. Sessions often include learning coping and self-management skills, setting boundaries, and strategies for managing anxiety. She pairs those skills with relapse prevention and recovery strategies when substance use is involved.
Her background in corporate training shapes how she teaches coping skills. That experience makes psychoeducation a regular part of sessions when clients want concrete tools they can use day to day. She emphasizes decision-making skills and ways to manage conflict at home and at work.
People who come for help with relationship or family patterns can expect direct, plain-language guidance. Dawn aims to help clients decide what changes they want to make and to practice the skills that support those choices. She works in English and sees clients in Maryland.
Approaches used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at attachment needs and how they affect trust, closeness, and conflict in adult relationships. This can help when family of origin patterns keep repeating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and goals. The therapist listens without judgment and supports the client in clarifying what they want to change. It works well for people wanting to strengthen self-esteem and decision-making skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more useful alternatives. CBT is practical for anxiety, panic, mood difficulties, and managing stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She combines skills training, motivational interviewing, and narrative elements when they match the client's needs. Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online arrangements are not listed here. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can make it simpler to use coping skills between appointments and to sustain momentum through periods of change.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship concerns, addiction, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, eating issues, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, using practical skills teaching and psychoeducation to address everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience, more than 20 years in addiction work, seven years in crisis intervention, and a decade as a corporate trainer.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and provides services to people located in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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