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Dawn Cheetham

Compassionate, practical help for everyday challenges

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Dawn

Dawn Cheetham is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping adults move past obstacles that keep them from feeling balanced and capable.

Background and approach

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions, and also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, career questions, and relationship or family strain. Dawn emphasizes collaborative work that helps clients identify practical coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance, blending structured skill-building with empathetic, individualized support. With 19 years of professional experience in social work, she offers a mix of daytime and evening appointments to accommodate varied schedules.

Dawn holds an LCSW credential and practices from New Jersey, bringing experience with caregiver issues and older-adult concerns into her approach. Her aim is to create a space where clients can explore change at a sustainable pace and develop tools to manage symptoms and daily challenges more effectively.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change reactions and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and stress-related problems and focuses on concrete strategies to alter daily habits and responses.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and priorities. This approach supports personal insight and self-directed change by creating room for clients to explore feelings and choices at their own pace.

Dawn will work collaboratively to determine which approaches suit each person’s goals and preferences, adapting techniques from CBT or a client-centered stance as needed. Clients and therapist explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time to reflect progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid work, caregiving, or other commitments, and allow clients to engage in therapy in a format that best fits their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dawn work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns and build coping skills.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 19 years of professional experience in social work and has spent much of her career supporting clients with anger management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05359600.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin work together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressPanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English