Therapist profile
Shammeer Dawson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood
Continue with ShammeerKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 129004
- NPI1356831689
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management techniques
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment based work
About Shammeer
Shammeer Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and anger. She also addresses life changes, relationship and parenting concerns, and work-related strain.
Shammeer uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people sort through what’s happening now. She draws on client-centered and attachment-based approaches to understand how past relationships affect current reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Her background includes work supporting people who live with chronic illness, disability, and caregiving stress. She has experience with a range of emotional challenges, including trauma, abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues around adoption or abandonment. That breadth helps when problems overlap or feel complicated.
In sessions she pays attention to how patterns show up in daily life. Conversations focus on specific situations - what led up to an outburst, what thoughts came next, and what felt different afterward. Practical steps and mindfulness exercises are used to try in everyday moments.
Shammeer asks people to take small, doable steps between sessions. That might be a short practice to notice triggers, a breathing exercise to try in the moment, or a quick reflection on how a reaction felt. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her clinical approaches work in online sessions
Shammeer uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps when patterns from the past lead to quick anger or mistrust in relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that fuel angry responses and to practice different reactions in real situations.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with clients to decide which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. This is collaborative - you and she will check what helps and adjust as you go.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins between appointments. Some formats may be better for short skill practice, others for longer exploration; Shammeer will discuss what works given a client's needs and preferences.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, carry building resentment, or feel overwhelmed by another person's anger. Anger is listed among her specialties alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices client-centered care and attachment-based work, using a direct, practical approach. Cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods are used to change thoughts and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as noted in her profile. That experience includes work with trauma, chronic health conditions, and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California. The credential is listed exactly as CA LCSW.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected plan and local factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.