Dawn Cooperstein , LCSW

Dawn Cooperstein, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a grounded, client-centered approach shaped by depth psychology and Jungian ideas. They view emotional distress not as evidence of personal failure but as meaningful signals from the psyche, and they supports people in exploring those signals with curiosity and compassion. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license for clinicians who provide psychotherapy and clinical social work.

Dawn specializes in work with ADHD, trauma and abuse including PTSD, and the complexities of midlife transitions such as menopause, empty nest, and estrangement from adult children. They pays close attention to how trauma histories, neurodivergence, hormonal shifts, and changing family roles can combine to increase overwhelm, fatigue, cognitive fluctuations, grief, and a sense of disconnection. This perspective helps clients make sense of their experience through both clinical insight and a deeply human lens.

Guided by values of authenticity and autonomy, Dawn challenges systems that shame or silence people and treats clients as experts on their own lives. They integrate evidence-based tools such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR-informed strategies within a trauma-aware, strength-based framework to foster emotional regulation, pattern awareness, reduced shame, and renewed meaning. Warm, attuned, and down-to-earth, Dawn creates space for deep exploration, genuine healing, and clearer sense of self.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dawn draws on client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR-informed work to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathic relationship where the client’s goals and experience guide the work - it is useful for building self-understanding, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. DBT teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, making it helpful for anxiety, mood instability, and patterns of impulsivity. EMDR-informed strategies address the impact of traumatic memories by helping the nervous system process distressing experiences, which can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. They will explore which techniques fit best and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dawn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or while on the go, accommodate varying energy and concentration levels, and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit the client’s life.