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Dawn Brumfield, LISW

Support for healing, growth, and resilience
  • 26 years experience
  • Trauma and mood support
  • Strength based collaboration

About Dawn Brumfield

Dawn Brumfield, LISW, is a licensed therapist in Ohio with 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult emotions, major life transitions, and the lasting effects of trauma. Her work focuses on helping clients build insight into their patterns, strengthen their sense of self, and develop practical ways to cope with stressors that may feel overwhelming.

She has experience working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges related to self-esteem and identity. Dawn also supports clients facing sleep difficulties, eating-related concerns, compassion fatigue, and career or life-direction questions, with an emphasis on helping clients feel understood and respected throughout the process.

Dawn is especially committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for young adults and people from diverse cultural backgrounds as they explore relationship dynamics, family-of-origin influences, and meaningful personal growth. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients reconnect with strengths, practice self-compassion, and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dawn Brumfield have?

Dawn Brumfield has 26 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Dawn Brumfield a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dawn Brumfield is licensed as an LISW in Ohio (OH LISW I.0009447-SUPV).

In which languages does Dawn Brumfield provide therapy?

Dawn Brumfield provides therapy in English.

Where is Dawn Brumfield located?

Dawn Brumfield is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Dawn Brumfield as my therapist?

You can work with Dawn Brumfield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help you choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Dawn Brumfield work with international clients?

No. Dawn Brumfield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dawn Brumfield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical Online Therapy, Grounded in Evidence-Based Approaches

Dawn Brumfield draws from approaches that help clients better understand themselves, shift unhelpful patterns, and build steadier ways to cope with stress and intense emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, helping clients identify patterns that may fuel anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem and practice more helpful responses in daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and navigating relationships more effectively, which can be especially useful when emotions feel hard to manage or when life changes create added pressure. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape current needs and expectations, supporting clients who want to strengthen connection, work through abandonment concerns, or understand recurring relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn collaborates with clients to choose tools and strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting along the way as needs become clearer.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to stay engaged in therapy even with busy schedules, limited transportation, or shifting routines.

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