Licensed to practice in 4 states and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Chronic Illness, Depression, Life Transitions and 10 more.
Dawn Lucous
About me
As a licensed therapist in Ohio with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. I hold licenses in New York, Minnesota, and Utah as well. My practice centers on helping clients navigate emotional difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, and significant life transitions. I offer compassionate guidance for those struggling with self-love, communication difficulties, isolation, and personal growth. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I have extensive experience supporting women, young adults, and older clients through diverse challenges such as workplace stress, chronic health conditions, family conflicts, and personal transformation. Whether you're dealing with grief, seeking purpose, or working through interpersonal dynamics, I provide a supportive and understanding therapeutic environment. I am committed to helping clients develop resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and discover meaningful strategies for emotional healing. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering professional insights and genuine support as you navigate your personal growth and wellness journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I like to reserve the first session as a "get to know each other" session. I like to take the time to thoroughly get to know you and your concerns before charging full speed ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My clients come to me for compassion, experience, and to be honest, a bit of comic relief from time to time. I am extremely laid back and open minded. I am very rarely offended by anything, enjoy using humor, and NOTHING is off limits in therapy. I see that my role as your counselor is to help you see all the possibilities so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I don't have an "ideal client" per se. Because I am so open-minded and, honestly, have no filter myself, I enjoy working with all kinds of people. I see that my role as your counselor is to help you see all the possibilities so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family. If you are looking for structure and formalities, I am probably not your perfect fit for a therapist.
Specialties
Top specialties
Chronic Illness
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Couples Counseling
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
Utah
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Anthem
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan - MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)
Cash - $60 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicaid
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Regence Group Administrators
Tufts Health/Cigna
WellCare
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT and also DBT, we will focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions to learn practical skills to manage our concerns.
Christian Counseling
I do not mandate or self-impose Christian based counseling onto my clients. I only use Christian based counseling if my clients ask or prefer this.
Couples Counseling
I am always willing to work with individuals and couples, wherever the needs arise. Couples often find communication a central concern in their relationship. A "team mentality" can also be helpful when issues arise in relationships as well.
Strength-Based
We all possess strengths, whether we can see them or not. Together, we can identify those strengths and focus on using those strengths to improve other areas that cause us concern.
Grief Therapy
In my long history of work with hospice, I have extensive experience with grief processing and counseling.
8 ratings with written reviews
July 27, 2026
I just really like her. She has a kind, old soul
Verified client, age 65+
July 17, 2026
It went well, I appreciate her authenticity. I felt like I was talking to a person rather than being analyzed.
Verified client, age 25-34
June 19, 2026
I felt comfortable immediately and my anxiety went way down. She made sure I learned a little about her life and her approach before digging into my life or needs which helped make me feel a lot better.