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Hi, my name is Dawn McKinney Botefuhr. I have 32 years experience in the mental health care field. I have worked in community agencies, psychiatric hospitals, non-profits, large group practices, several multidisciplinary teams, and my own private practice, which is still operational today.
I earned my BA in Psychology and Human Resource Management in 1990 from East Texas State University (A.K.A. Texas A&M Commerce). I later earned my Masters Degree in Education, Clinical Counseling in 1994 from the University of North Texas. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas in 1996 and recognized as an Approved Supervisor in 2008
I've worked with individuals of a wide range of conditions, including NeuroDevelopmental (ADHD -All Types, Child, Adolescent, and Adult); Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders; Bipolar Disorder; Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Obsessive -Compulsive and Related Disorders; Trauma - and Stressor Related Disorders; Disruptive, Impulse - Control, and Conduct Disorders.
I've worked with individuals with other concerns of clinical attentions, such as: communication, assertiveness or boundary struggles; relationship issues, parenting problems, transitions during life; problems to being alone; social exclusion or rejection.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I strongly believe in treating everyone with worth, value, respect and dignity; and steering away from stigmatizing labels and judgmental speech.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, and rational-emotive counseling and mindfulness meditation. I use a little bit of neuroscience in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, panic and worry (along with CBT), "to change to way the brain responds to the situation". I apply Christian and Biblical treatment in addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) per request of the individual.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Dawn McKinney Botefuhr LPC-Supervisor
Professional experience
32yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dawn McKinney Botefuhr. 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.
I am so very grateful for Dawn. She really listened, heard what I needed, not just what I said. She gave me tools how to handle situations better, homework for me to reflect on that was actually useful in my daily life.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She has been so very helpful to me. She has such compassion and teaches me techniques and offers explanations that really help me understand and gives me what I need to deal with issues appropriately. Truly life changing!! I would surely recommend her.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I love Dawn!! She has made me see things in a better way. I look forward to our future sessions.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dawn is fantastic! Extremely understanding but pushes you to make needed changes.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd
We have only had two sessions and she has a gift to go straight to the issue.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
My therapist has taught me ways of looking at triggers for anxiety, and how to stop them from spiraling out of control. In the last few months I have learned that recognizing what is really going on, versus being made to feel like I’m crazy is a tool I need to have ready at all times
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dawn is so gentle and demonstrates vast expertise and empathy. I always enjoy our sessions and feel so renewed each time we speak.
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dawn is so kind and wonderful. She listens closely and takes notes, which have helped us see patterns and progress. She asks thoughtful questions, and shares good resources as needed. I’m so grateful for her support.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dawn is a wonderful therapist who understands me and my needs. She is very professional and thoughtful. She is a true professional! Thank you Dawn
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Dawn is caring and compassionate. She takes the time with you to open up and get to the root of your problems without undue pressure on your part. Our sessions are as if I'm talking to a friend rather than a therapist--and that's the best kind of therapy for me because I tend to open up more to someone very open and approachable. If someone is too clinical, I will keep my walls up.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dawn has helped me manage my stress and helped me do it without meds!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dawn is amazing!! She creates a warm and safe place for us to chat. She has helped me so much in only 4 sessions. She has definitely helped me to better my life :)
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I was a bit skeptical of talking through issues and concerns with someone that I didn’t know. Dawn broke down that wall for me. She is incredibly sweet, professional and understanding. She truly listens and challenges me to think about things in a different manner…a healthy manner. She doesn’t sugarcoat that tomorrow will be perfect, but to appreciate all that God has given us in this moment. I am thankful for her.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
We have hd 2 sessions but lovethat she has started teaching me tools to feel less anxious and is so supportive and kind.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dawn is amazing! I would recommend her 100 times over! She helped me gain my self confidence again. She helped me work through issues that I have struggled with for many years! And most importantly she helped me realize my relationship with God could be stronger! Thank you Dawn!!!
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I am very happy with Dawn. She is attentive and understanding but ask the questions to let me delve deeper into why. I like that quizzical point of view. She is honest but not overbearing.
Big thumbs up from me.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dawn is the only therapist that has ever given me confidence in therapy. I will be seeing her again.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Dawn is the best therapist I have seen. She really understands my needs and issues. She does an exceptional job at explaining solutions to me and walking me through my feelings.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s the best ever!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I adore her because she genuinely cares and that’s hard to find in this world!
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I was referred to Dawn by my sister and I’m so grateful for her! She is such a compassionate, brilliant woman who truly has a desire to help her clients. She genuinely cares for her clients and wants to help them in any/every way possible. She is wonderful!!
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Loved the first session, didn't feel pressured and felt respected and validated
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Excellent therapist who listens and responds quickly .
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Wonderful counselor! She is insightful and really helped me navigate some difficult life situations
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is the only therapist I have actually felt listened to by! :)
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dawn is good at what she does, and I’m pleased.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dawn has had a warm, kind, and caring approach to our sessions. She’s understanding and has helped me navigate through grief/ loss.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She’s absolutely amazing very thoughtful and considerate.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 months
Working with Dawn has been amazing. She is providing me with skills that I am now practicing to overcome ocd and anxiety. She is providing a nurturing support system that I never had and because of her, I am learning to gain confidence in myself and in life. She is extremely professional, kind, and easy to talk to. I'm very grateful for the work she does.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dawn tenderly and with great guidance and care oversaw my darkest life season. She checked in, she genuinely invested, she listened intently and gave amazing and practical advice that allowed me to work on myself in a way I never have before. I'm so beyond grateful for her.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dawn has a calm and positive presence. The materials she recommended helped me reflect on what I can do to improve the situation I was finding challenging which is a very empowering approach. I can't believe how much better I feel and how much better things are going at home in such a short time.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I have only had a few sessions with Dawn, but so far, I am very pleased with the way things are going. I feel very comfortable talking to her, she hears me out and I like the assignment and questions that help keep me focused.
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
She is amazing, and so respectful. Her teachings help even after the first session. She listens and makes me feel like she truly wants to help.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dawn was extremely helpful during a very difficult time in my life. She listened and gave me solid tools to use to navigate any future issues. Highly recommend. Thank you Dawn!
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
So far I love Dawn! She’s really helping me through something right now that ended up being perfect timing that I started talking to her now.
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I have received strong support and advice from Dawn. She listens and shows genuine concern for my well being!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dawn is amazing! Such a kind spirited soul. Very calming to talk to.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is a great listener very knowledgeable and sensitive to my needs and pain. She has already in 3 sessions given me practical tools to help me in different areas of life. Look forward to future sessions with her. Chad
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have only had one video session with Dawn, but I share my journal entries and she sends me messages, I appreciate that. I specifically chose Dawn based on her profile on I feel that we are a good match. She is experienced, intuitive and I believe she can help me.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dawn has been an incredible counselor. We have just begun but so far she has been a great listener and has provided extremely effective tools to combat various problems/issues I have in my life.
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
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