Dawn Brumfield, LISW

Ohio · 26 years in practice

Dawn Brumfield is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 26 years of experience.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.0009447-SUPV · expires May 2028
NPI: 1437289774 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Dawn

Dawn Brumfield is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 26 years of experience. She uses EMDR alongside other approaches to help people process trauma, reduce anxiety, and find steadier footing during life changes. Her manner is warm and straightforward, focusing on what people need now.

Dawn helps people facing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar challenges. She also supports those dealing with stress, sleep and eating concerns, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

Many seek her help for attachment-related problems, communication struggles, and the fallout from past abuse. Her work blends practical skills with deeper exploration. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive behavioral methods are used when people want clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors. Dawn also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas for emotion regulation and coping, and Attachment-Based work to repair relationship patterns rooted in family of origin issues. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when that approach fits the client’s needs.

People who come to Dawn can expect a collaborative approach. Sessions aim to build self-compassion, improve coping, and create realistic plans for daily life. She welcomes conversations about career stress, identity questions including gender and LGBT concerns, fertility-related distress, multicultural issues, and the feeling of isolation.

Her practice offers multiple formats to match different needs, and she helps people find an approach that fits their goals and circumstances.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dawn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Dawn names

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Online support

How therapy approaches and online sessions work together

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways with partners or family and supports building more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's voice and priorities. The therapist follows each person's pace, listens carefully, and helps people clarify their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options like these and decide together which methods match the clients needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress is reviewed. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when more nuance is needed, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing problem-solving, and day-to-day coping between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and help keep momentum when life gets busy.

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Questions people ask

What problems does Dawn help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family of origin issues, attachment concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and identity questions such as gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Dawn blends client-centered listening with practical strategies. Sessions mix talk, skill-building and targeted approaches like EMDR when appropriate to the concern.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of experience working as a licensed clinician in Ohio, supporting people through trauma, mood disorders, and major life transitions.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.

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