Ashti Dawson MSW, LSW, CADC

Accepting Clients

My approach is to focus on what brings YOU into therapy and walk with you in your personal journey of healing.

Licensed Master of Social Work in Springfield, IL

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

One main obstacle to seeking mental health treatment is the stigma surrounding “going to therapy.” With that, you are often left feeling alone or more alone than before. My goal is to assist you in understanding and managing your mental health and successfully working on your goals. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, grief & loss, military/veteran issues, substance abuse, depression and/or anxiety, let's work together to get you to a better place mentally and emotionally!

My Background and Approach

If you've found my page, you may be seeking a therapist to begin your journey to healing. I truly look forward to working with you! Until then, allow me to share a grounding technique that I find helpful, especially for those struggling with anxiety. It's called the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise. This grounding exercise could be utilized in nearly any setting. If you wish, you may write these down, but you do not need to. First, start by identifying (to yourself) FIVE things you see. Second, identify FOUR things you can touch. Third, identify THREE things you can hear. Fourth, identify TWO things you can smell. Fifth, identify ONE thing you can taste. Hope that grounding technique helped! Schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation today!

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Addiction Counseling Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Abuse Addiction Veterans/Military Service

Other Issues

  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss

Qualifications

License
MSW, LSW, CADC, State of Illinois · #150.107626
Years in practice
6 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Humana
  • Health Alliance

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

206 N. 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-714-7042

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 39.802966°, -89.6477465°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $35 - 120/session

Info

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206 N. 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

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