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Dawnel Kuhn

Therapist · Florida

Dawnel KuhnLMHC

Straightforward, compassionate care for pregnancy-related stress

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  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Calm focused support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative care

About Dawnel

Dawnel Kuhn is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She has eight years of experience and aims to make the first steps feel easier for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Dawnel works in a straightforward, compassionate way. She listens first, then builds a plan together with each person. That plan focuses on realistic goals and small steps people can use between sessions.

Her background includes supporting people through substance use concerns, grief, anger, and mood challenges. She also assists with relationship and attachment issues, communication struggles, and life changes like separation or blended family stress.

Dawnel describes her style as respectful and sensitive. She invites clients to share what matters most and uses clear feedback to adjust the work as needed.

In sessions she emphasizes strengths and practical skills. The goal is to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. People who prefer direct, collaborative care often find this approach helpful.

She practices in Florida as an LMHC, and she provides services in English. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy flow on the site to match with her and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical tools and structured conversation. One common approach emphasizes skills training - teaching coping strategies for anxiety, mood swings, and managing cravings. These skills are practiced in-session and applied between meetings to help with daily stressors and pregnancy-related changes.

Another useful method centers on trauma-informed conversation and pacing. This approach helps people process difficult memories and reactions at a comfortable pace, reducing overwhelm while building emotional regulation skills that support recovery from trauma or abuse.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, life circumstances, and preferences, then adapt methods to fit what feels most helpful. That process can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people keep consistent appointments around prenatal care, work, or caregiving responsibilities.

License and NPI

  • LMHC Florida · No. MH23293

NPI1699511352

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dawnel commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as anger and grief.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful and sensitive, emphasizing listening, practical strategies, and collaborative planning.

What is her clinical background?

She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with mood, substance use, trauma, and related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices in Florida.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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