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Online therapist

Dawn Maria Spradley

Supportive counselor for life transitions

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dawn

Dawn Maria Spradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas. She brings five years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and ADHD. Dawn uses practical conversation and steady support to help people name what feels wrong and try small changes that make daily life easier.

Her style is warm and respectful. She aims to create a place where clients can be honest about painful feelings.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be straightforward and person-focused, with attention to strengths and real-life coping skills. Dawn emphasizes listening first, then working together to find concrete steps forward. Background and approach: Dawn draws from several therapy methods.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused techniques guide conversations about relationships and how early patterns affect current life.

She also integrates ideas from Jungian Therapy to invite reflection on personal meaning and life patterns. That blend allows Dawn to tailor sessions to what a person needs that week - whether managing anxiety, processing loss, or building confidence. Her practice language is English and she works with people located in Texas.

Dawn asks clients to consider how much weekly time they can commit and to avoid driving during sessions. Therapy sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling is done after completing a short matching questionnaire.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand their attachment style and how it shows up in close relationships, which can ease repeated conflicts and mistrust.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens without judgment, and encourages self-directed insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and the plan is adjusted in conversation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or other demands and allow people in Texas to connect from home. Therapists can use shorter check-ins by message or fuller sessions by video or phone, so care can match whatever format feels most helpful.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dawn address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, and ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and dissociation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and person-centered. She listens closely, follows the client’s pace, and helps set small, practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
Dawn has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. She blends several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is listed as TX LPC 88957 in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dawn?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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