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Ethel "Dawn" Capone, LPC

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Parenting, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ethel

Ethel "Dawn" Capone is an LPC with 28 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with emphasis on building trust, respect, and clear communication as the foundation for meaningful progress, and she aims to meet clients where they are so they can move toward effective solutions.

Her practice blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to individual needs.

Dawn draws on a long track record helping people navigate life changes, chronic health and caregiving stress, attachment and adoption concerns, body image and eating difficulties, and a host of other challenges that often co-occur.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and works to empower people to discover practical tools and new perspectives that support resilience and wellness. Located in Pennsylvania and offering services in English, she accepts international clients and provides flexible session formats to accommodate varied schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to modify them, which can be especially useful for depression, anxiety, and some attention-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore goals and make changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites ongoing feedback so treatment evolves in step with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support and practical tools while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and self-esteem among many others.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The style emphasizes trust, respect, and open communication while using client-centered and collaborative methods to guide practical problem solving.
What kind of experience does the therapist bring?
Dawn brings 28 years of experience working with diverse concerns, offering long-term clinical perspective and practical strategies for change.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license PA LPC Pc005237 and practices from Pennsylvania.
Are services available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What should I expect regarding cost and payment?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Ethel can help with

Ethel "Dawn" Capone works with clients on parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How Ethel approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Ethel is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 28 years of clinical experience.