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Dawne Velianoff, LMSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Dawne

Dawne Velianoff brings 15 years of social work experience to clients in Michigan, working as an LMSW (MI LMSW 6801089027). She frames services around individualized, person-centered planning, meeting each client where they are and building tailored goals together.

Background and approach

Her practice blends behavioral health and life coaching techniques to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and many other areas that affect daily functioning. Her sessions draw from evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment strategies.

Dawne emphasizes exploring systems and risk factors that contribute to emotional or social decline and collaborates with clients to identify practical interventions that stabilize wellbeing and improve interpersonal functioning. She offers multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, guiding clients through a structured yet flexible process toward clearer priorities and coping skills.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward meaningful change while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than avoid them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that supports people in resolving ambivalence and strengthening motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a joint process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to build skills and progress at a sustainable pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow scheduling that fits different routines, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for their therapy work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dawne address?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and more listed in her specialty areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT to help clients set goals and develop practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience practicing social work and behavioral health interventions in Michigan.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LMSW with license number MI LMSW 6801089027 and provides services based in Michigan.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Dawne can help with

Dawne Velianoff works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Dawne works with youth, adults, families/couples, and older adults.

How Dawne approaches therapy

Dawne's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Dawne is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 15 years of clinical experience.