Christine Dawson
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 2 states (MN, NE,) and have the ability to see clients in both states thru the use of telehealth. I have been practicing as a Social Worker for 13 years and previously practiced as Addiction Counselor for 23 years.
I have been trained in and practice ART (accelerated Resolution Therapy) for 6 years and utilize CBT and DBT models as well.
I have 5 years of trauma practice with First Responders, Veterans, their families and I am retired military. I have been trained in ART (accelerated Resolution Therapy) for 7 years and utilize CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed and Client Centered therapy models as well.
First session
I utilize the first session for setting the client at ease, informing the client (HIPPA, Mandated reporting) about required information building trust and rapport and answering question they may have. Most importantly this first session is used to make sure the client feels that I am a good fit for them as they continue their journey of growth and healing.
Strengths
Having worked as a therapist for the past 36 years, I have developed the ability to assist clients with identifying challenges and building on their strengths to help them to grow and heal.
Ideal clients
I am very skilled in assisting client with chronic and long-term addiction, trauma, PTSD anxiety, depression and Bipolar and co-occurring disorders who desire to continue to improve their lives and need support and/or new skills. Assisting with building coping skills, recovery plan building, trigger identification and resolution, processing trauma and negative emotions, relapse prevention, crisis planning and support building
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
32 yeas of practice with CBT and it helps clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. CBT is also used to help clients recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life. We will develop heathy coping skills such as grounding techniques, identifying triggers that can assist clients with their desired change or outcome. These skills can assist with effective communication, improvement of self-esteem, skills and relationship building.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
10 yeas of practice with DBT and I use it to assist clients with exploring their thinking and how it relates to their feelings and their behaviors. Assist clients to look at possible cognitive distortions and how they affect the client and assist the client to develop heathy coping skills such as grounding techniques, identifying triggers and to effectively assist them with the change or outcome they desire. These skills can help with effective communication, self-esteem improvement, emotional regulation and relationship building.
Christian Counseling
10 years of experience and can be utilized and into the client experience who have a desire to incorporate their faith/beliefs into their therapy thru the use of prayer, biblical theology or other means.
Motivational Interviewing
20 years of experience and is utilized to "meet the client where they are at" in their desires for changes and to assist the client positive desired goals of their choosing.
Psychoeducation
32 years of experience and utilized to build on and increase the client's knowledge about mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, medication and coping skills.
Location
Virtual sessions