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Dawn Maria Spradley

Dawn Maria Spradley

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on strengths and healing

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  • Strengths-based support
  • Direct practical tools
  • Respectful listening

About Dawn

Dawn Maria Spradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings five years of clinical experience and aims to offer a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk about hard feelings. She encourages people to use their strengths and build skills that help them move forward.

Dawn works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and confidence issues. She also helps people facing addiction, anger, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and the strain that comes with caregiving and life changes. LGBT concerns and ADHD are included among the areas she addresses.

Her approach blends several ways of working. Dawn uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape emotions. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify patterns and try practical changes.

Sessions are offered in English and her practice is based in Texas. Dawn asks that clients not operate a vehicle during sessions and notes she cannot provide medication or complete FMLA or other paperwork. She also mentions limited weekly hours and some restrictions on evening availability.

People who prefer a direct, strengths-focused style may find her approach helpful. She aims to listen first, then work together to set small, realistic steps toward the goals a person brings to therapy.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships influence emotions and behavior, and it can help people understand patterns in close connections. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's pace, helping people feel heard and respected as they sort through what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) gives concrete tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That discussion may change over time as needs evolve, and she aims to include the client when choosing strategies.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility for scheduling around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep progress steady while fitting sessions into an everyday routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 88957
NPI
1881463396

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Typical concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship stress, low self-esteem, caregiving strain, and ADHD-related challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She combines attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to keep sessions practical and person-focused.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working as a mental health counselor in Texas.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an LPC credential and practices in Texas.

In which language can I speak with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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