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M.A. LCPC Addiction counselor Dawn Byrne

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dawn Byrne is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: M.A. LCPC Addiction counselor Years in Practice: 25 State: Maryland

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with over 30 years of experience in treating mental health and addiction issues. I specialize in treating adults who present with both issues at the same time ("co-occurring" disorders). I hold two masters degrees- in Counseling and Education. I have worked in a variety of settings: corporate employee assistance programs (EAP); community psychiatry programs; out- patient addiction recovery clinics. I have also served as a "Crisis Interventionist" in an ER setting, so I am comfortable sorting out complex problems in a rapid manner.

Prior to serving as a corporate and community counselor, I was a corporate trainer, specializing in Coping Skills. So I provide psycho-educational skills to enhance individual therapy.

My style is client-centered and solution-focused. I will provide you with a safe space to help you explore, assess and develop a do-able treatment plan. The goal is to help you decide what changes you want to make to increase satisfaction with your life. My focus is on providing you with practical skills that help you with everyday issues: relational conflict, decision -making; self-management; emotional regulation; anger management, and coping with anxiety.

Areas of Specialty:

Alcohol and drug addiction

Relapse Prevention

Recovery Skills

Crisis Interventions

Risk assessments

Additional Areas of Expertise:

Self-Management Skills

Coping Skills

Setting Boundaries

Decision-making skills

Emotional IQ

Fear and Stress

Getting Unstuck

Years of Experience:

Counseling: 25+ years

Crisis Interventionist: 7 years

Corporate training: 10 years

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Coaching Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken
English

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Reviews for Dawn Byrne

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Dawn is truly incredible! I feel completely at ease expressing myself around her and eagerly anticipate our sessions. She has significantly improved my life, and I am deeply thankful for her presence.

Mar 04, 2024

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Dawn is a great therapist. She is easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable to open up.

Jan 10, 2024

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Dawn is so much more than a therapist. She is a strong, professional woman who also is a great career coach. She has helped me navigate some tricky situation at work in addition to helping me to process how these situation’s have made me feel and think. I highly value her expertise and she recommends books and other resources that have helped me so much.

Aug 19, 2023

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Dawn is absolutely amazing. I have been seeing her for about a year now and only have positive things to say. She is the best combination of empathetic and proactive at helping me solve my problems.

May 24, 2023

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Dawn has been incredible to work with!

Mar 17, 2023

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Getting connected to Dawn was so beneficial for me! I could not have imagined navigating my life changes and family dynamics without her. She helped me create, establish, and respect my own boundaries and I will never forget the impact our sessions had on me. I continue to carry so much of what I learned from Dawn with me in my every day life! I am so thankful for her expertise and helpful advice on my life.

Feb 14, 2023

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Dawn has helped me make tremendous strides to improve my quality of life in the time we have seen each other. I sincerely appreciate all of the advice and thoughtful interactions I have had with her in our sessions. I feel that she has helped me become more healthy, more happy overall, and more conscious of the types of decisions I need to make to better myself. I believe that she can be a helpful resource to anyone struggling with depression and/or addiction.

Feb 13, 2023

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Dawn is very thoughtful and respectful. I feel confident I will continue to make progress with her.

Jan 02, 2023

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Dawn is outstanding! Her ability to listen, understand and provide support is so helpful and easy.

Oct 11, 2022

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I have had a few therapists that didn't work out. I always felt so disconnected from them and never found much value in the sessions. Dawn was assigned to me when I started BetterHelp and I couldn't be happier. She has supported me during one of the hardest months of my life. She is genuinely caring and my conversations with her not only provide comfort but insight when addressing my feelings. She makes me feel so comfortable, never judged, and heard.

K.I.·Jul 12, 2022

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Dawn continues to provide outstanding guidance and support. I would recommend highly recommend.

D.A.·May 25, 2022

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Thank you!

M.A.·May 12, 2022

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Dawn is amazing. I absolutely adore her as an individual and respect her opinion and direction

M.A.·Apr 19, 2022

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Dawn has been amazing helping me walk through my journey. She has supported me through some of the darkest points in my life and provided hard-earned experience and advice to me based. She gets it - she's real. I never felt judged. I felt instantly comfortable with her from the first meeting.

M.E.·Mar 06, 2022

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Dawn has been so welcoming from the start. She’s easy to talk to and helped to guide me in the right direction towards my goal of being mentally stable and happy.

C.H.·Jan 31, 2022

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So caring and professional. She’s been an angel helping me through some of my toughest moments

M.A.·Jan 14, 2022

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I love Dawn. She's been an awesome therapist, with tons of support and guidance. She comes with alot of experience both on her own and working with so many before. Very easy to connect with, which in the world of video therapy- is a true gift of hers!

C.H.·Jan 04, 2022

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Learning a lot about myself, my journey, and always feel at ease to share with Dawn. Learning a lot, some good, some bad, but truth.

D.A.·Jan 04, 2022

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Dawn is AWESOME! She listens, provides expert feedback and ways to work through my problems. Highly recommend!

N.A.·Jan 01, 2022

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Dawn has been wonderfully attentive and truly wanted to understand what I and my partner were going through. She offered advice that has really helped us and I'd highly recommend her to anyone unsure if they could receive the help they need from a counselor!

K.Y.·Dec 30, 2021

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Dawn has helped me get through some dark times, and her personal experiences have really helped her relate and understand.

M.E.·Dec 26, 2021

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Thank you Dawn! I felt as though you listened to me and cared for me like a loving auntie. The no-judgement space and the solidarity in being people who have struggled with addiction issues were exactly what I needed in a time when, as I realize now, was very very bleak, hopeless, and miserable. You made me feel validated, worthy, and loved. Thank you!

J.U.·Nov 24, 2021

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Don is a wonderful combination of smart and caring. She really helped me through some difficult times, and helped me to come through a difficult experience stronger, and with better coping skills and strategies. She truly went above and beyond.

L.K.·Nov 17, 2021

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Dawn is an amazing counselor that listened to my needs and helped me through a lot of different events the past few months. I’m truly grateful we were connected through this app. I strongly recommend Dawn as a counselor!

E.R.·Nov 17, 2021

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Dawn is a fantastic s d caring professional who really listens abs gets to know you. I benefit so much from our sessions.

L.K.·Oct 09, 2021

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Dawn was a Godsend from the beginning. Super understanding and relatable, and always flexible with scheduling and available when needed. I truly enjoyed the sessions and benefited tremendously from her insight. I’m feeling ready for my life but part of me will no doubt miss talking things out with Dawn.

C.O.·Oct 09, 2021

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Dawn is very understanding on what I say. She really helps me express my feelings.

G.A.·Oct 07, 2021

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I credit Dawn to helping me navigate many challenges I’ve experienced both previously and currently. Since my counseling sessions began with Dawn, I feel like I have the tools to get the most out of life. I recommend Dawn’s counsel to anyone who needs support or guidance about something.

E.R.·Oct 06, 2021

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Dawn is nonjudgmental, caring, and incredibly smart. She has helped me to develop a kinder inner voice. I feel very lucky to have found her, and to have her guidance through one of my darker times.

J.E.·Sep 28, 2021

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She is truly amazing and encouraging

C.H.·Sep 18, 2021

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Dawn is fantastic. Easy to talk to and has a lot of good info to share. Highly recommend.

C.H.·Sep 18, 2021

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Dawn is a great listener. She helped me bring to light what was causing my anxiety and mood swings. She's very understanding. I'm really grateful to have her that I can talk to.

D.A.·Sep 08, 2021

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Dawn has been so helpful throughout my journey. She has been so attentive and listened to everything I had to say to help me with my struggles. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance with personal and relationship conflicts. I know she will be there for me even when my therapy journey is over!

A.M.·Aug 30, 2021

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Dawn is extremely helpful! Even before I met with her, she sent me questions that enabled me to pinpoint what really bothered me and identify the desired outcomes. She truly listens and is very compassionate, while at the same time being objective. Her recommended strategies for dealing with stress have been super helpful. She is helping me take my life back, for which I am deeply grateful!

Z.A.·Aug 20, 2021

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She was very sweet, a great listener, and very easy to talk to. She allowed me to open up without any judgement and provided a safe environment.

F.I.·Aug 20, 2021

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She is a great listener and helped me out during a tough time in my life. Thank You Dawn!

J.O.·Aug 11, 2021

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Great counselor! She is so good at diving in! Highly recommend!

M.I.·Aug 10, 2021

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Dawn has been immensely helpful to me in the past months. She’s been able to help me learn to deal with my own emotions and deal with family problems. She very easy to talk to, very personable, and very knowledgeable about substance abuse and leaning how to deal with those with alcoholism. I would highly recommend Dawn as a counselor.

M.I.·Jul 30, 2021

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Dawn always makes me feel seen and heard in a way that no other therapist has! She is an exceptional therapist and anybody would be lucky to have her in their support system

C.A.·Jul 26, 2021

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Insightful, provides support, feedback and homework.

P.E.·Jul 05, 2021

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Dawn really understood what I was saying and was great at giving me the tools to use in order to progress.

M.A.·Jun 30, 2021

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Thank for your kind words and for holding my hand through some of the hardest moments.

M.A.·Jun 29, 2021

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Felt very heard from the first session forward.

M.E.·Jun 24, 2021

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Dawn is very understanding and supportive, and has lots of experience in dealing with a variety of issues.

M.I.·Jun 12, 2021

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My counselor is very attentive and caters the sessions to help me with wherever the conversation goes. It’s very helpful and convenient! I have used her advice to get me through my situations as they arise.

J.U.·Jun 03, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Dawn Byrne offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.