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Dawn Cheetham, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dawn. View 46 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

Dawn help me during my most stressful time of my life let she help me . I can't stress it enough, but I really appreciate her help during this time

Reviewed September 2024

Dawn is wonderful, very calm and comforting to speak to. I would love to continue on with her honestly :)

Reviewed July 2024

More about Dawn

  • 19 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Have you been feeling stuck? Do you feel like no one else can relate to your difficulties? Some times we have problems that we just don't want to share with friends or family. That's when therapy could benefit you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ,I specialize in helping people work through any issue that is preventing them to live to their fullest potential. I have both day and evening appointment time for your convenience.

I have been working in this field for 16 years. I specialize in working with issues of anger management, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues. I have training in older adult issues and enjoy helping caregivers to better manage their own lives while caring for loved ones.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Caregiver issues and stress Panic disorder and panic attacks

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Dawn Cheetham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780910380.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05359600 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

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.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a 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. Starting at $65 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.

Reviews for Dawn Cheetham

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

46 reviews

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Dawn help me during my most stressful time of my life let she help me . I can't stress it enough, but I really appreciate her help during this time

Reviewed September 2024

Dawn is wonderful, very calm and comforting to speak to. I would love to continue on with her honestly :)

Reviewed July 2024

Dawn is a sweet lady who gives great feedback and actual ways to better yourself and your mental health

Reviewed July 2024

Dawn is a great listener with very helpful strategies that I've implemented to make tasks more manageable and efficient. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2024

Dawn is wonderful! I had a very hard time finding a therapist I really clicked with. I met Dawn several years ago and have been with her since! She has helped me tremendously

Reviewed November 2023

Dawn is a great therapist who listens and gets in the trenches with me on the things that concern me.

Reviewed July 2023

Great and upbeat

Reviewed May 2023

A very good listener and when I give her an edgewise she has plenty of value to offer.

Reviewed March 2023

Dawn is great she always advises me in the right direction and her advice always puts me in a good space.

Reviewed March 2023

Good listener

Reviewed January 2023

Dawn is great she fully understands my issues. It help me to decide how to handle my issues at my job. I am less stressed and have taken steps to cha nge my need to change what is wrong at work. It help to speak to someone big time.

Reviewed December 2022

Dawn is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me deal with anxiety and depression. She has a kind and knowledge way of addressing issues and getting to the root of the problems.

Reviewed December 2022

Dawn is phenomenal! She has made and continues to make therapy easy and relaxing. I can easily open up to her because she makes me feel very comfortable and understanding that I'm not the only one who goes through these issues. I am seeing a change in the way I think because of her and the exercises she gives me. She let's me talk and let's me get everything off my chest. When therapy is over I feel that saying that people say " a huge weight lifted off my shoulders" I'm grateful for her but I'm also proud of myself for going through therapy. Thank you

Reviewed December 2022

Practical and wise.

Reviewed December 2022

She is so GREAT! This is my first time using BetterHelp and I’m really happy I decided to reach out for help. Dawn has been a wonderful therapist with great advices and understanding. I’m happy I was matched to her. Her advices and techniques have been very helpful. Definitely recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

Dawn has really helped put things in perspective for me. She provides actionable tools to help manage stress and anger. I enjoy my conversations with her and I have seen a tremendous improvement in my general disposition.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve had other therapists that hasn’t worked but with dawn it was a instant understanding and comfort off of only the first phone session. Although, we are of different races, she tried her best to always understand or even go as far as asking questions to better understand my culture. 10/10 always results quickly and makes time for you.

Reviewed November 2022

Dawn is a great listener and I can always count on questions to gain further information and then advice and feedback. Dawn has been such a great sounding board when I am overwhelmed or stressed.

Reviewed November 2022

Kind, caring and funny. Makes you feel very relaxed while session is taking place and very knowledgeable about anxiety!!!

Reviewed September 2022

I am very happy with the sessions I have had with Dawn - she has a really great understanding of my situation and has provided great support

Reviewed September 2022

Dawn is AMAZING!

Reviewed August 2022

Dawn was accessible and approachable and helped me to see the issue I was having in another way that helped. She's great.

Reviewed June 2022

Dawn Cheetham is a professional, excellent, wonderful and very patient psychologist. She is a warm hearted person and has great skills in her filed. She listens to me and she respects me. I am very satisfied with her sessions and greatly appreciate her help.

Reviewed May 2022

Dawn is a fantastic therapist! She is kind but does not beat around the bush. She has helpful suggestions and really listens. It is easy to open up to her and I feel I am making progress in my mental health. Thanks Dawn for all your help!

Reviewed May 2022

Very good

Reviewed May 2022

Dawn was very helpful in our first few conversations addressing my initial concerns about stress and anxiety. I then unexpectedly suffered a great personal loss and Dawn was a tremendous asset in guiding me through my initial emotions as well as what to expect with the grieving process and how to handle coping with my loss. I’m definitely in a much better state of mind now both with my grief and depression, as well as the initial anxiety and stress. Thanks again for everything.

Reviewed April 2022

She’s amazing. Great memory, about past issues, and is upbeat and happy

Reviewed April 2022

Dawn is extremely easy to talk to and down to earth. She offers a lot of practical exercises to help me manage my anxiety and reframe negative thoughts. Most importantly, I always feel happier and think more clearly after speaking with her. I have met face to face with other therapists in the past and I often left the appointment feeling worse. That isn't the case with Dawn. I would highly recommend her for someone struggling with depression and anxiety.

Reviewed February 2022

Dawn has been extremely helpful in my journey of healing! This past year has been difficult- working on the frontlines as a Covid nurse, managing school, and dealing with relationships in the process. I hadn’t always had a great perception of therapists and psychiatrists in the past (they were not affiliated with Better Help.) And I was hesitant to start going to therapy again. I am SO happy I downloaded Better Help, and am beyond grateful that I matched with Dawn! She has influenced my vision of therapy in a really positive way, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking help.

Reviewed December 2021

Dawn Cheetham is deeply sympathetic but also practical + sensible in her advice- she really listens, I would very highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed November 2021

Truly empathetic, supportive, and warm. She’s like a friendly shoulder to cry on, who then helps you process what just happened.

Reviewed November 2021

Good listener. Very helpful

Reviewed November 2021

Dawn is very easy to talk to and offers a lot of helpful suggestions for coping with my anxiety.

Reviewed September 2021

I am satisfied with our progress thus far.

Reviewed June 2021

Dawn is very kind and understanding. She provided to me multiple different coping mechanisms and isn’t just treating me like any other patient. I definitely feel like I am focused.

Reviewed June 2021

Very understanding and easy to talk to!!!

Reviewed June 2021

Dawn is truly amazing. She listens to my concerns and gives me amazing tips and advice. She's super professional and always available.

Reviewed May 2021

She’s great listens and understands as conversation evolves. Very friendly and has helped me immensely definitely what I wanted in therapy. Can’t say enough how much she has helped me power through.

Reviewed May 2021

Dawn was an excellent therapist. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed May 2021

As I started my first session with Dawn Cheetham we connected right away. She related to my problems and helped me to see things and how to handle that I was suffering from in a whole new postive perspective. As I speak to her I am seeing my dark clouds turning into clear sunny day. I'm so thankful and appreciate her efforts and her precious time that she has in sitting down and speaking with me every week, asking me about how my week went and was there something that bothered or excited me this week that I would like to discuss. Our discussions about my struggles or my great day are phenomenal. I'm really touched beyond words. So, I just was to say to anyone who is seek counseling, I truly recommend Dawn Cheetham. She is very caring, attentive and truly supportive and a great listener. She will never steer you in the wrong direction. My words are not enough to express my gratitude. Thank you Dawn Cheetham you are awesome.

Reviewed April 2021

Great counselor and very knowledgeable

Reviewed April 2021

Dawn is kind, wise and my sessions with her have been very helpful. I really appreciate the practical suggestions she provides! I always look forward to our time and I always feel better afterwards : )

Reviewed March 2021

ive tried a few therapists and have never found one as amazing as Dawn. we have a great connection and she guides me with care and honesty. my life is so much better since starting my session with her

Reviewed January 2021

These last few weeks, speaking with Dawn have helped me tremendously. She really helps me think clearly and pulls me out of my dark days. I appreciate her insight, advice, as well as what she sees as my strong qualities but also being honest with what my weaknesses can be. She is honest but most of all a great listener and counselor.

Reviewed November 2020

Dawn is been amazing, very patient and a good listener. Helps me figure out what’s really going on when I’m feeling anxious, undecided about certain things in life. She is able to guide me and help me stay focus on my goals.

Reviewed November 2020

From my first session with Dawn, I felt heard and understood in a way I’ve never experienced before. She is kind and understanding and helpful in so many ways. I’m so glad we were paired together.

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dawn Cheetham offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dawn Cheetham works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dawn Cheetham speak?

Dawn Cheetham speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dawn Cheetham have?

Dawn Cheetham has 19 years of experience.

Where is Dawn Cheetham licensed to practice?

Dawn Cheetham is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Dawn Cheetham accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dawn Cheetham does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dawn Cheetham offer?

Dawn Cheetham offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Dawn Cheetham?

Dawn Cheetham can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dawn Cheetham?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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