- Direct listening
- Goal focused
- Problem solving
About Dawnel
Dawnel Kuhn is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with eight years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, and anger. She talks plainly and listens closely to understand what each person is going through. Reaching out for help is framed as a courageous first step, and she aims to make the next steps feel manageable and clear.
In sessions she works together with clients to build a plan that fits their goals and daily life. That plan reflects a person’s strengths and limits instead of a one-size-fits-all checklist. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady support while people sort through painful feelings and patterns.
Her background includes work with a wide array of concerns, such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, domestic violence, and substance use issues. She also supports people coping with disaster-related stress and mood disorders like disruptive mood dysregulation. This range gives practical experience with both crisis-related and longer-term struggles.
Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical coping strategies, and gradual changes that can fit into everyday life. Dawnel aims to help people notice patterns that cause pain and try different ways of responding. Progress is measured by the client’s goals rather than a strict timetable.
If someone wants to begin, the typical process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a cancelable subscription model, and international clients can be accommodated.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and teaching concrete skills to respond differently. This can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency by providing practical tools to manage reactions and make new habits.Another approach concentrates on processing past hurts and building safer ways of relating to others. It helps people understand attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and trauma responses so they can try new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that suit those concerns. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, and check in during a short break. It also allows people to meet with licensed professionals from different locations, which can be helpful for those who live outside the therapist's immediate area or prefer remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dawnel address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and addictions. Additional areas include attachment and codependency issues, communication and control problems, and substance use.
What is Dawnel's general approach in sessions?
She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating on a plan tailored to each person. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and clear conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, from mood and trauma issues to substance use and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices as a licensed clinician in the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.