- Person-centered planning
- Practical skill building
- Systems-informed perspective
About Dawne
Dawne Velianoff brings 15 years of experience as a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Michigan. She combines behavioral health work with life coaching to help people untangle the daily problems that feel overwhelming. Dawne focuses on building a person-centered plan with each client so goals are clear and realistic from the start.
Her sessions emphasize practical skills and steady progress. She uses techniques from motivational interviewing to clarify what matters to the client and to boost commitment to change. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and calm during stressful moments.
Cognitive behavioral tools are woven into work on mood, anxiety, and patterns that keep people stuck. Dawne also brings parenting skills to sessions when family roles or caregiving add pressure. She takes a systems-oriented view and considers how social and spiritual factors affect well-being.
Clients who want direct, down-to-earth support tend to fit her style best. Dawne focuses on helping people reduce stress, improve communication, and manage difficult emotions like anger or grief. She works with relationship concerns, addiction-related struggles, and life transitions that interrupt routine and purpose.
When needed, Dawne assesses risk factors and discusses additional interventions to stabilize personal or interpersonal functioning. Her practice aims to match clear goals with practical steps so progress is visible and usable in everyday life.
Her sessions emphasize practical skills and steady progress. She uses techniques from motivational interviewing to clarify what matters to the client and to boost commitment to change. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and calm during stressful moments.
Cognitive behavioral tools are woven into work on mood, anxiety, and patterns that keep people stuck. Dawne also brings parenting skills to sessions when family roles or caregiving add pressure. She takes a systems-oriented view and considers how social and spiritual factors affect well-being.
Clients who want direct, down-to-earth support tend to fit her style best. Dawne focuses on helping people reduce stress, improve communication, and manage difficult emotions like anger or grief. She works with relationship concerns, addiction-related struggles, and life transitions that interrupt routine and purpose.
When needed, Dawne assesses risk factors and discusses additional interventions to stabilize personal or interpersonal functioning. Her practice aims to match clear goals with practical steps so progress is visible and usable in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Dawne’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what they value and take small steps toward those things. It’s useful for stress, life transitions, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It tends to be practical and skill-focused. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find motivation for change and set achievable goals, which pairs well with coaching-focused work.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dawne collaborates with each person to see what fits their goals, preferences, and current challenges. She adjusts methods over time so the plan stays relevant and workable.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working this way helps them practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum while managing family, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dawne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is person-centered and practical, using motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and build skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health and life coaching and holds an LMSW, which stands for licensed master social worker.
Where is Dawne located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.