Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Entry 321326Texas / United States

Dawn Butterfield

Dawn Butterfield, LPC

Texas 3 years in practice

Continue with Dawn

Licensed Professional Counselor - CBT and mood concerns

Sheet 1

  • CBT methods
  • Goal oriented
  • Homework based

About Dawn

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. Dawn Butterfield focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. She describes a structured, goal-oriented practice that centers on changing the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Dawn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working with clients to identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Sessions are collaborative and often include concrete tools and homework to practice between meetings. Her work emphasizes the present and aims to improve emotional regulation through step-by-step changes.

She talks through specific thinking patterns with clients and helps them test new behaviors in everyday situations. That can include learning how to recognize triggers, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and rehearsing new responses. Dawn keeps sessions focused on measurable goals and small, repeatable skills.

Her approach is direct and structured rather than open-ended. Clients can expect clear agendas, practical exercises, and follow-up tasks to keep progress moving. The short-term focus is helpful when people want targeted relief from anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Dawn’s practice also addresses issues like guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia. She invites clients to collaborate on goals and to review what works in regular check-ins. If you want to move from feeling stuck to testing new ways of thinking and acting, she offers practical steps to do that.

Sheet 2

How cognitive methods are used in online sessions

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques that help people identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting a clear agenda, practicing cognitive restructuring to test unhelpful beliefs, and trying new behaviors in daily life. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns.

Her description also notes structured, goal-oriented work with homework. That means clients can expect specific exercises between meetings, such as thought records or behavior experiments, to build skills outside the session. These tasks help translate what is learned in sessions into everyday routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. They review progress together and adjust methods if something isn’t helpful.

The source biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by removing travel time and allowing for quicker check-ins or more flexible scheduling. They can also let people use quieter surroundings or a short break at work to attend without needing to travel.

Sheet 3

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Sheet 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practices a structured, goal-oriented style using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions emphasize present-focused skills, cognitive restructuring, and practical homework.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a clinician. That informs her use of short-term, skills-based methods.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing and billing terms.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dawn Butterfield

Continue with Dawn