- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship issues
About Dawn
Dawn Tostenson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. Dawn also supports people dealing with parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, and LGBT issues.
Her day-to-day approach combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, developing coping strategies, and strengthening communication skills. She uses emotionally focused and mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice feelings and respond differently to difficult moments.
Dawn pays attention to relationship and family of origin dynamics, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues that show up after separation or divorce. She also works with people facing substance use, codependency, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges. Conversations may address body image, commitment worries, control issues, and co-occurring problems that complicate recovery.
In a session, clients can expect straightforward conversation about current problems and practical steps to try between meetings. Dawn draws on motivational interviewing where needed to support change related to substance use or other habits. She helps people set small, manageable goals and track progress over time.
People interested in working on career questions, self-esteem, anger, or coping with major life changes will find a focus on skills and real-life adjustments. Dawn offers sessions in English for adults located in Nebraska and does not accept international clients.
How Dawn’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps when someone needs a space to talk things through and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and it can be useful for people who struggle with mood swings or repeated conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, goals, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That decision can shift as progress is made and new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins if needed. Some online formats need less bandwidth and may let someone join without video, while others are better for in-depth conversational work. Discuss with the therapist which option would suit your routine and the kinds of exercises you want to try.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck in their career or purpose?
Dawn uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT tools to clarify values, identify patterns, and set small goals you can test between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Nebraska and holds the NE LIMHP credential listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current available session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.