Hello and thank you for your interest in receiving services. I am pleased to know that you are reaching out for assistance and I look forward to working with you to meet your goals. I am the type of therapist who is supportive and direct. My philosophy is to encourage and empower while promoting acceptance, understanding and healing. My treatment style consists of multiple theoretical foundations for treatment and I believe in meeting someone where they are while drawing from their own experiences for therapeutic tools.
I have been a Licensed Therapist since 2011. In addition to overall mental health treatment, I have extensive experience and training in the following areas:
Trauma
Sexual Behaviors
Relationship Counseling
LGBT
Alternative LIfestyles
Alternative Relationships
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
PA LCSW CW017953
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dawn Smitley. 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.
Dawn is an amazing coach and has helped me through the hardest time of my life.
Written on Jun 27, 2019 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months
Dawn has been attentive, patient, and supportive. I could not have navigated through this time without her guidance.
Written on Oct 31, 2018 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
I had been hesitant to start therapy because I'm very busy and additional commitment is very intimidating. Despite me often going days without reaching out, Dawn always responds promptly and insightfully without ever making me feel guilty for not taking more time to address my mental health. She's effectively curing my aversion to traditional therapy.
Written on Oct 30, 2018 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dawn has helped me to identify cycles I go through constantly throughout the years. And how to recognize those cycles so I can break them. She has really opened my eyes and changed the way I think about many things in my life. It has been very helpful chatting with her! I'm glad I signed up for BetterHelp!
Written on Oct 28, 2018 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dawn Smitley comes across as empathetic, compassionate and objective. She has provided moments of real insight into my character and has challenged me to take charge of my needs in a difficult situation.
Written on Sep 06, 2018 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, parenting, and career