My name is Dawn (she/her pronouns). I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and have been licensed in North Carolina since 2014. I have worked in the mental health field for 20 plus years.
I have really been enjoying my time working with clients here at BetterHelp. I began working on this platform in January of 2021 and I have to admit that I still am really happy working in this setting.
Since being licensed I have been working with all age groups; starting with those at the age of 5. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have worked with those who struggle with PTSD for many reasons; including but not limited to: domestic violence; rape/sexual abuse; physical abuse; neighborhood violence; disasters; military time and others.
My counseling style is friendly and interactive. I am not passive and I am very communicative. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in focusing time on labels. My approach combines a combination of evidenced based therapies including cognitive-behavioral, dialectic behavioral, motivational interviewing and others. I will modify our time, discussions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes a lot to reach out and ask for help. I am so glad that you did.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+Trauma, AbuseDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dawn Discenza. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She’s great and a wonderful person to talk to
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dawn is very approachable, very helpful, and a great resource on my mental health journey
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She’s great! She listens and is very down to earth. It’s like talking to a friend I know won’t judge me
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dawn listens with intent. Her responses to your information provided gives you a perspective from the outside looking in but with a inside understanding. Non judgmental and doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear. Great job.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Dawn is an engaging therapist who met my needs.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dawn has been a great constant guide and listener and she excels at empathy. She's very positive, responds well to my needs, and is a wholesome and compassionate expert.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I absolutely love her chill vibe and laid back attitude. It's like talking to a to your best bud with an additional truckload of wisdom and life experience. The fact that Dawn was also an empath made it very easy to explain my daily emotional havoc wreaked inside. This was our first session, but,, THIS WAS KISMET. There are no accidents. Best experience i've ever had with an online therapist on any platform. THANK YOU, DAWN! I'm scheduling our next session now. Written with gratitude.
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dawn was a wonderful therapist! I always felt respected and understood by her.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is good
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Spoke with her once but I feel she is a good fit for me. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dawn is attentive, empathetic, hilarious and a genuine savior!!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I always look forward to my weekly sessions with Dawn. The sessions feel like I'm hanging out with a good friend who gives great advice. No subject is off-limits and we go deep. Regardless of how intense the conversations get, we frequently have some good laughs!
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dawn is very comforting and reassuring, I can tell she is listening and honest
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the best
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only been talking to Dawn for a short while, but she is very understanding and supportive of me. I will be requesting her to be my therapist again shortly when I return to the service!
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I've only had 1 session so far, but it has been wonderful!!
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and adhd
Dawn is the best therapist I’ve ever had. she’s laid back yet always listening, understanding yet compassionate and talkative yet a listener. I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Truly amazing!!!!
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dawn, is very helpful and friendly. I feel like I can talk to her about anything. Since day one I could that she would be a good match as my counselor and to this day I still feel the same. Anyone would be lucky to have Dawn as their counselor.
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Dawn has been very awesome to me becuase she gives me new ways to look at some situations.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s super understanding and listens very well. Thankful to find a good solid person.
Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dawn is a great listener. I really like that we have active conversations and it's not just one-sided! She validates my experiences and helps to work out strategies for whatever I'm going through. I always find value in our sessions.
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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