Dawn Ellis-Murray, LICSW
Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Dawn works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dawn
Dawn Ellis-Murray is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for people feeling overwhelmed. She offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, and major life changes. Her goal is to make the first step feel doable and respectful.
Dawn draws on five years of clinical experience working with adults who need clear tools and steady support. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to what each person actually needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is most pressing, whether that means reducing daily anxiety, managing intense anger, or finding ways to handle mood shifts. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps people develop coping skills, communication strategies, and routines that fit their lives.
Dawn pays attention to isolation, loneliness, and struggles around life purpose as part of the bigger picture. People can expect calm, direct conversations that respect individual differences and pace. Dawn adapts the format and methods to match personal needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
She emphasizes steady progress and practical change. Work is offered using common online options so people can choose what fits their schedule. Dawn accepts clients inside and outside the United States and conducts sessions in English.
What Dawn works with
Everything Dawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dawn's practice.
Approaches that guide online care
Dawn uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skill building and symptom reduction. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. These techniques are aimed at lowering day-to-day distress and improving functioning.Another area of focus is strategies for anger management and emotion regulation. This involves identifying triggers, practicing pause-and-plan responses, and using communication tools to address conflicts more safely and effectively. These methods help people respond differently when emotions run high rather than reacting automatically.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dawn partners with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan over time. She explains options and tests what fits the client’s needs and preferences so therapy stays practical and focused.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can be helpful for quick updates or between-session support. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on steady progress and useful skills.
Questions people ask about Dawn
What concerns does Dawn commonly help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Conversations focus on developing coping skills, communication strategies, and manageable routines.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood and coping concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, skills-based approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Alabama.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients both within the United States and internationally.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.