Dawn Stonebraker , LISW

Dawn Stonebraker is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 16 years of professional experience. She supports individuals who are ready to pursue a more balanced and fulfilling life, offering steady encouragement and practical guidance along the way.

Much of her work has been in aging and hospice settings, where she developed experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, cope with depression, and adjust to significant life changes. Those concerns are common across many life contexts, and she draws on that experience to help people from different backgrounds.

She emphasizes that stress and anxiety are widespread in an uncertain world but that coping skills can be learned or strengthened. Dawn works collaboratively with clients to identify and build on the skills they already have so they can better manage daily pressures.

Grief and loss can arise from events beyond the death of a loved one, including the end of a job, a relationship, or changes in independence due to illness or injury. Moving through grief requires considerable emotional energy, and Dawn helps clients recognize supports and resources when those supports are not obvious.

Life changes often arrive unexpectedly and can feel disorienting even when they are positive. She helps people navigate transitions in ways that preserve balance and wellbeing. Believing that each person is the expert on their own story, Dawn tailors her approach to match each individual’s needs and invites clients to collaborate in finding the best path forward.

Could Virtual Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions and offers a practical alternative for many individuals.

A major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistent care alongside work, family, and other responsibilities.

Therapists who offer virtual sessions are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides accessible support and a way to work on goals without rearranging their lives.