Ms. Dawn McDonough, NCC, LMHC-A

Education

School:
Purdue University

Degree:
Master of Science in Education

Additional Certificates:

• Expressive Arts Certificate
  Addictions Certificate

Ms. McDonough is a graduate of Purdue University’s Mental Health Counseling program. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). She also received certification in Expressive Arts and Addictions. She has worked with adolescents and adults in residential and outpatient programs, as well as in private practice. Ms. McDonough uses an eclectic approach with her primary focus being Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has worked with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, stress management, and substance abuse.

 

“I try to empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve life satisfaction.”

Issues Treated

Specialties

Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorder
Stress Management

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Teenagers (14 to 19)
Emerging Adults (18-25)
Adults, Elders (65+)

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic/Integrated Therapy
Existential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Positive Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)