I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 7 states (MN, UT, NE, ID, WA, WY, CO,) and the ability to see clients in 7 states thru the use of telehealth. I have been practicing as a Social Worker for 11 years and previously practiced as Addiction Counselor for 20 years. I have 4 years of trauma practice with First Responders and Veteran and am retired military. I have been trained in and practice ART (accelerated Resolution Therapy) for 6 years.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
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.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked as a therapist for the past 32 years I have developed the ability to assist clients with identifying their strengths and their challenges and building on them.
About Christine Dawson
Christine Dawson offers therapy covered by UCare - Medicaid in Minnesota.
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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 inappropriate 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.