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Dawn Palumbo-Madera

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Struggling with mental health or addiction? Let's talk.

My education has consistently been geared toward my goal of humbly understanding the human experience.

Prior to licensure in 2019, I held over 14 years of human-service work experience. I am dedicated to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of respect and acceptance.

My approach to therapy

I want you to feel relaxed and comfortable sharing your story with me in your way in your time. I want to now how much insight you have gained working through your struggles. What have you learned about yourself along the way and how can we maximize your strengths, build up your confidence, and get you where you want to be. I will challenge you and I will assign homework. It's up to you to do the work. I'll support

What you can expect from me

An education and greater understanding of your particular area of concern (depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, etc) and possible etiology.

Guidance and support from start to finish - you own personal cheerleader.

Prepared to be challenged.

You will be heard. You will be understood. Your feelings will be validated.

You will learn new (effective) communication, coping, and relaxation techniques.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Walden University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Psychoanalytic, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Positive Psychology, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English