Joy Dawson, PhD
Psychologist
Luverne, MN
Online & In-Person
About me
I am an experienced licensed psychologist with over 35 years of experience and I am dedicated to helping adults manage their complex lives through assessment, coaching, and psychotherapy. I am
I am a general practice psychologist providing in-person and telehealth services to adults with a wide variety of concerns. Although I have worked with hundreds of people with a wide variety of concerns, I have specialized training to work with substance use disorders and developmental trauma. My "style" is eclectic, meaning that I have experience using a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Rogerian, Client-Centered, psychodynamic, and behavioral therapies. I am certified to provide brainspotting (BSP) as well. My approach is relaxed and personal and I tend to use humor to lighten up the mood and re-framing to facilitate motivation to make changes.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Minnesota
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $250Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Health Partners
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- 12-Step Programs
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English