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Shanae Dawson

Therapist(She, her, hers)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

With seven years of experience, I offer a compassionate but direct approach to therapy. I’m here to challenge, empower, and support you—especially when you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together, we’ll focus on real progress in your life and relationships, with clarity, courage, and intention.

My approach to therapy

I use a collaborative, strengths-based approach grounded in Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care.

My style is flexible and goal-oriented—I meet you where you are, help you tap into your own motivation, and work with you to create meaningful, sustainable change.

Together, we’ll focus on moving forward with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a therapist who creates a space of emotional safety—where you’re seen, heard, and respected without judgment. I’ll help you set and reach realistic goals, challenge unhelpful patterns, and tap into your own strengths. Our work isn’t just about short-term fixes; it’s about building long-term growth, resilience, and lasting change in your life and relationships.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Michigan State University
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Priority Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 25