Shanae Dawson, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Shanae

Shanae Dawson is a licensed master social worker in Michigan who focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, and depression. She values a strengths-based view, meeting people where they are and helping them take small steps toward clearer goals. Parents and caregivers looking for practical, compassionate support will find guidance that is straightforward and steady.

Shanae centers sessions on the client’s own knowledge of their life. She listens for what matters most, then helps break issues into manageable pieces.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on priorities like improving communication, handling grief, or navigating work stress. Shanae is direct but warm, helping people notice strengths they already have and use them toward change. Her background includes six years of professional experience working in Michigan settings that involved family conflict, trauma, loss, and career-related stress.

She brings hands-on experience with depression and post-traumatic stress. That experience informs practical ideas for coping and problem solving. In sessions she may work on communication skills, setting realistic goals, and managing strong emotions.

She also supports people facing caregiver stress, body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. The aim is clearer priorities and usable steps forward. Shanae accepts English-speaking clients and conducts sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

If someone is ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Shanae often draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotional regulation. This involves learning specific strategies to reduce overwhelm and handle triggers, which can help with trauma reactions and depression.

Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem solving. That work looks at how conversations and routines can be adjusted to ease family conflict, clarify roles, and reduce caregiver stress. It centers on simple, repeatable skills that people can practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they pick strategies that fit the client’s life and change those choices as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These options let people meet from home, work around schedules, and use brief check-ins or longer conversations as needed. The range of formats helps people keep momentum while fitting therapy into busy family lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed in sessions?

Sessions focus on family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, career difficulties, and depression. Additional topics include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

What is the therapist's general approach or style?

Shanae uses a strengths-based, practical style that helps people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations are straightforward and aim to build on existing strengths.

How much professional experience does the therapist have?

She has six years of professional work experience in Michigan settings supporting people with family conflict, trauma, grief, career stress, and depression.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW, Michigan license number MI LMSW 6801119630, and practices in Michigan.

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 are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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