Ms. Dawn McDonough, MS, LMHC-A, NCC

Merrillville, Telehealth

Education

School:
Purdue University

Degree:
MS

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

Addiction
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Grief
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Bisexual
Gay
Lesbian

Specialties

Depression
Anxiety
Addiction

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Adolescents / Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Existential
Expressive Arts
Gestalt
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Reality Therapy
Strength-Based