Therapist profile
Dawn Ducharme, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 010334
- NPI1770271041
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- ADHD support
About Dawn
Dawn Ducharme is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who want to manage stress, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns. Dawn also supports people facing ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar challenges, and life transitions.
Most of her career has been in school settings, so she is used to practical, step-by-step problem solving. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, usable changes rather than long theory discussions. She encourages people to say what they notice about their reactions and behavior, and then tries out different ways to respond that reduce escalation and regret.
In conversations she helps people recognize patterns that fuel anger and frustration. That includes stress at work, simmering resentment at home, or snap reactions toward people they care about. The work often looks like tracking triggers, trying brief breathing or grounding techniques, and rehearsing alternative responses between sessions.
Dawn aims to make the process straightforward. She invites honest talk about what’s working and what isn’t. Progress is measured by clearer thinking, fewer impulsive reactions, and better coping in everyday moments.
To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and people should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Many evidence-based techniques for anger focus on awareness and small behavioral changes. One approach emphasizes recognizing triggers and thought patterns that lead to escalation, then practicing different reactions to interrupt that cycle. It helps with snapping at loved ones and workplace frustration. Another common technique uses short grounding and breathing exercises paired with role practice to reduce physiological arousal and rehearse calmer responses in real situations. This approach is useful for moments of high stress and sudden anger.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see what feels useful and what doesn’t. Sessions are adjusted based on the client’s goals, daily life, and how they respond to exercises between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support practicing real-life skills between meetings so changes translate into everyday situations.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of anger issues does she address
She works with people dealing with snapping at loved ones, work frustration, built-up resentment, and others' anger at home.
How would she approach anger in sessions
She uses practical steps like identifying triggers, practicing breathing and grounding, and rehearsing different responses to reduce escalation.
How much experience does she bring
Dawn has 25 years of professional experience, primarily working in school settings and supporting practical problem solving.
What are her credentials and where is she based
She is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut, and she practices from Connecticut.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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