Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Dawnea works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dawnea
Dawnea Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage strong emotions and the stresses that come with life changes. Dawnea emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can move toward healthier patterns.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes that reduce anger, lift mood, or rebuild trust after breaches such as infidelity.
Background and approach
Dawnea encourages clients to name strengths they already have and use those strengths to face difficult situations. Her work includes helping people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, parenting stress, and career transitions. She also addresses burnout and compassion fatigue and supports young adults and people with multicultural concerns.
She will talk through coping strategies for self-harm urges and safety planning when needed. Dawnea takes a collaborative approach. She asks questions, listens closely, and then suggests practical tools to try between sessions.
Progress is often measured by small improvements in day-to-day reactions and clearer choices when emotions run high. Clients can expect straightforward language and step-by-step plans rather than jargon. She views each person as the expert in their life and focuses on building confidence and usable skills.
If someone wants to work on anger, relationships, or life transitions, she helps make change feel manageable.
What Dawnea works with
Everything Dawnea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dawnea's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-harm
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dawnea lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How CBT and online sessions help with strong emotions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses, which can reduce anger, lower anxiety, and improve mood. This approach is practical and task-oriented, with doable steps to practice between sessions.Sessions are collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they decide what to try, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy matches changing needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be a good low-bandwidth option or easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people use therapy in ways that match their routines and comfort levels.
Questions people ask about Dawnea
What concerns does Dawnea often address?
She helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, parenting stress, anger, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include infidelity, intellectual disability, multicultural concerns, self-harm, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes clear steps and homework. Sessions often focus on noticing thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building everyday skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counselor in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are covered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.