Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Dawn
Dawn Raczkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and military veterans seeking assistance with addictions, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), trauma, depression, and anxiety. With over 8 years of experience in the mental health field she is a strong advocate for veterans and trauma clients.
Dawn seeks to establish a warm and caring therapeutic relationship with clients to assist in building upon their strengths, establishing their goals, and helping develop a plan to reach those goals. She utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining awareness to best meet your needs.
Dawn completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice at Thomas Edison State University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rider University. She is continuously learning through training, evidence-based reading, and research.
"As a woman who began as an advocate for victims, I have personally seen the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma and how they impact lives. "
What clients say
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Thriveworks as a company was very helpful in placing me with a therapist that accepts my insurance, and at a no out of pocket expense! My therapist Dawn is truly amazing, such a ca....
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Dawn has been amazing throughout everything. Everything through the website has been easy to use as well.
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Get to know Dawn
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I have always been a passionate advocate for others, especially when they are in need. Becoming a counselor gave me the training to effectively partner with clients to learn to advocate for themselves and reach their goals.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
That their past does not define them, and that treatment can open up ways for them to make effective choices in their life.
What inspires you?
To see a client begin to recognize their progress and become passionate and accepting about what they can achieve.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
I try to establish what brought someone into my office, their expectations, their goals, and how I can assist them. I try to establish a comfortability and safe space.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
A rapport and understanding.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I am avid reader, of anything. I also love drives, camping, hiking, and hanging out with my husband and our dog.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
I will not lie to any client. You may not always like what I have to say but I will always have your best interest as my goal.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 8 years
- Graduating institute
- Rider University
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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