Dawn Buratynski, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Dawn

Dawn Buratynski is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and hard life changes. Dawn writes in a steady, direct way and focuses on practical steps to help people feel more in control.

She invites a calm, nonjudgmental space where concerns are named and manageable steps are chosen together. Dawn has four years of clinical experience and often works with issues related to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with panic, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth-related challenges, sexual assault and abuse, and social anxiety. Her practice includes work on guilt, shame, and questions that come up for young adults and women. She is certified in EMDR, which is an eye movement based method used to process traumatic memories.

Dawn combines that skill with other evidence-based techniques to target symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions are structured around the person’s goals and paced to match readiness. Dawn sees individuals aged 5 years and older and adapts language and activities for different developmental levels.

Therapy focuses on clear, hands-on strategies for self-regulation, symptom reduction, and rebuilding daily routines. She aims to help clients find more stability and regain a sense of agency. People who prefer remote options can work with Dawn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging.

She guides each person through a straightforward plan and adjusts the work as progress unfolds.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Dawn uses evidence-based techniques that adapt well to remote work. One is EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge. In online sessions this method is delivered with carefully guided sets and pacing to match a person's comfort level.

She also employs practical skills-based work aimed at self-regulation and anxiety management. This includes teaching breathing and grounding exercises, building routines, and practicing communication skills that people can use between sessions. These strategies help with panic, stress, and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawn will discuss options, explain what each method involves, and tailor the plan to a person's goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging provide a way to check in or work through short tasks between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dawn commonly address?

Dawn supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and coping with major life changes. She also focuses on related areas like panic, PTSD, social anxiety, and issues around adoption and foster care.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses plain language, teaches self-regulation skills, and helps clients set small, achievable goals.

What background and experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working with individuals and is comfortable addressing trauma, self-regulation, and developmental concerns across a range of ages starting at five years old.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Dawn is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York with credential number NY LMHC 015222. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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