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Dawn Hudak, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor, play therapist, and counselor educator. I enjoy working one on one with clients who have a variety of typical problems throughout life including returning student issues, stress and anxiety, depression, transitional periods in life, parenting and family issues.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, creative, and humanistic. I use client-centered values such as empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to support clients. In addition, sometimes a more direct approach is needed to help them and I find Adlerian, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches beneficial to guide the clients to making progress in their lives. I am a Registered Play Therapist and do enjoy incorporating playful and creative modalities in my counseling approach when possible. I am wiling to work with you where you are at and tailor my approach when necessary and appropriate to help you meet your goals.
I recognize the courage it takes to make the first step to seek help and make a change in your life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey in improving your overall mental health.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Mood disorders , Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH12602