Amazing help to me, could not recommend enough. She genuinely cares about her clients and gives you the tools you need to thrive!
Retina Dawson, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Retina 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 Retina. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
A super confident, strong willed and motivated woman. She knows how to hold you accountable and makes sure you are working towards self improvement. She gives you coping skills to tackle this confusing world.
More about Retina
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a dually Licensed Clinician in Georgia and Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, nutrition education, impulse control, poor decision making, anxiety, and depression.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Our dialog and treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Your success in this journey will primarily be determined on your willingness to trust the process and staying committed to working through your challenges to achieve your goal.
It is important to know before you embark upon this journey that it will require a commitment of time that is protected without distractions and will be dedicated to working on the objectives to achieve the goals that are determined by you.
There will be homework assignments designed to help you maintain focus and enhance your insight. There will be times when certain issues discussed will illicit some uncomfortable feelings and or result in a flood of emotions; these responses are normal and expected. I am here to help you process these responses and move you closer to achieving your goal and embracing change.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions, I want you to feel as comfortable and as safe as possible in order to support positive transformative change.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Retina Dawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558665521.
- LCSW · Florida · SW15994 · Expires March 2025
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 Retina Dawson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Amazing help to me, could not recommend enough. She genuinely cares about her clients and gives you the tools you need to thrive!
A super confident, strong willed and motivated woman. She knows how to hold you accountable and makes sure you are working towards self improvement. She gives you coping skills to tackle this confusing world.
She is very patient and hits right on lifes topics that I'm going through
Frequently asked questions
Does Retina Dawson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Retina Dawson 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 Retina Dawson speak?
Retina Dawson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Retina Dawson have?
Retina Dawson has 15 years of experience.
Where is Retina Dawson licensed to practice?
Retina Dawson is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Retina Dawson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Retina Dawson accepts 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 Retina Dawson offer?
Retina Dawson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Retina Dawson?
Retina Dawson 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 Retina Dawson?
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.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW 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.