Dr. Dawn Schulze

Experienced therapist guiding change and resilience

LCPC, LPC Minnesota

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Dawn

Dr. Dawn Schulze brings 30 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, and life-clarifying coaching.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a broad range of interconnected concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, and family of origin patterns. She also assists those coping with control and communication problems, blended family challenges, body image, and the aftermath of divorce or separation.

Her style is compassionate and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration and respect for each person’s story. Dr.

Schulze adapts evidence-based techniques to fit individual needs, helping clients build practical coping skills, increase emotional awareness, and strengthen resilience during major life transitions. She blends structured interventions with a focus on meaningful personal growth so people can move toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.

Licenses held include LCPC and LPC, and she practices from Minnesota while accepting English-speaking clients including international participants. Her background supports work across a wide range of life issues and trauma-informed care, combining clinical experience with a commitment to pragmatic, outcome-oriented therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Dr. Dawn Schulze integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way to reduce their ongoing impact and to restore functioning and safety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques so the work feels relevant and manageable. Together the therapist and client monitor progress and adjust methods as needed to find the best fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing care during life transitions, from home or while traveling, and allow clients to continue skill practice and check-ins in ways that suit their daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching for life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and family of origin matters.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on evidence-based methods to tailor work to each person. She blends structured skill-building with exploration of emotional patterns to promote practical coping and growth.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of experience providing therapy across a wide range of concerns and life stages, bringing long-term clinical perspective to treatment planning and interventions.

What credentials and where is she located?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, listed as KS LCPC LCPC 03640 and AZ LPC LPC-22868, and is based in Minnesota.

Does she work with non-English or international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she does accept international clients for online work when appropriate.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost determined for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services operate under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, Kansas, South Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah

Languages

English