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Dr. Dawn Schulze

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Dr. Dawn Schulze, LCPC, LPC

Minnesota

Dr. Dawn Schulze LCPC LPC - Stress and Relationship work

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Where Dawn stands

Credentials
LCPC, LPC
License
LPC, Wisconsin / 4241 - 125; LPCC, Minnesota / 2433; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22868; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03640; LPC-MH, South Dakota / LPC-MH30867; LPCC, New Mexico / CTB-2024-0010; LPC, Oklahoma / 12769; LCMHC, Utah / 13800461-6004
NPI
1295296564
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • EFT for relationships

About Dawn

Dr. Dawn Schulze is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Minnesota with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and those seeking coaching for life transitions. Her focus also includes issues such as codependency, abandonment, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.

She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what changes are possible. She helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck, try different ways of responding, and practice skills between meetings.

Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches coping skills for intense emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps with connection and communication in important relationships.

Clients can expect a collaborative style. Goals are set together and reviewed as therapy progresses. Sessions include direct feedback, skill practice, and problem-solving rather than long, open-ended exploration.

Dr. Schulze’s background includes three decades of clinical experience across many settings. That experience informs a practical, steady approach when addressing grief, trauma recovery, or relationship patterns. She works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the practice.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts that drive unhelpful behaviors and try new, healthier responses. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns and usually involves practical exercises and homework between sessions.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on teaching concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. It is useful when strong reactions or relationship conflict make daily life harder and includes practice of breathing, grounding, and communication skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, current struggles, and preferences and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted based on what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into day-to-day life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy week, or letting someone choose a session style that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can guide how to use the chosen approach in whatever session format is arranged.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoaching

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

Listed in

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

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching for life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, with goal setting and skill practice. Sessions include direct feedback and problem-solving rather than only open-ended talking.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings. That background informs her steady, practical approach to common and complex problems.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is an LCPC and an LPC licensed in Kansas as LCPC and Arizona as LPC, and she practices out of Minnesota.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the practice before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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