- Family of origin issues
- Attachment and abandonment
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dawn
Dawn Tostenson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with six years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, and related concerns such as sleeping difficulties and grief. Dawn also lists family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and parenting stress among her focus areas.
Her sessions center on talking through what is happening now and how earlier family roles and patterns still affect daily life. She uses clear, practical tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Sessions may include emotion-focused conversations aimed at improving how someone connects and communicates with others.
Dawn also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and on client-centered principles to keep the work focused on the person's priorities. She includes motivational interviewing techniques when change feels difficult or stuck. This mix is intended to give concrete strategies alongside reflective conversation.
People who come for help with codependency, abandonment fears, blended family concerns, body image, or caregiver stress often work on communication, boundary setting, and coping skills. For relationship or intimacy-related issues the focus tends to be on understanding patterns and practicing different interactions.
Sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. In practice this means sessions begin by asking what matters most and then following the concerns the client brings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses straightforward exercises to try different responses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That might mean starting with listening and reflection, then adding CBT worksheets or DBT skill coaching if those feel useful.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend a short check-in during a break, limit time spent commuting, or avoid being on camera when someone prefers an audio-only session. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like CBT and DBT skills training to the online setting so people can practice tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and related areas including family of origin issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses client-centered therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Dawn has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LIMHP, practicing in Nebraska.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost model?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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