Dr. Dawn Schulze , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Dawn Schulze helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship trouble, trauma, or major life transitions. She works with adults to sort through painful experiences and find steady ways forward. Dr. Schulze brings 30 years of experience to each conversation and uses practical strategies that people can try between sessions.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens for what matters most to each person and then offers clear, time-tested methods to address those concerns. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that build coping skills and emotional regulation over time.

Dr. Schulze draws from several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She adapts these methods to fit a person’s goals rather than using one fixed model. That means some weeks may center on problem-solving and skills practice, and other weeks on processing painful memories or strengthening communication patterns.

She also helps with specific issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family tensions, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, dissociation, and the fallout from separation or divorce. Coaching-style conversations are available for people who want practical guidance on life changes and goals.

Dr. Schulze is licensed as an LCPC and LPC and practices from Minnesota. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical behavioral experiments. It often focuses on anxiety, stress, and body image concerns through homework and step-by-step practice.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and learning skills to handle crises without making things worse.

Trauma-Focused Therapy supports people in processing painful or frightening experiences at a pace they can manage, using techniques to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life. It is used when trauma or dissociation interferes with functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. That collaborative process means therapy changes with progress and new priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth. Chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on skills between meetings.