Dawn Antal , LICSW

Dawn Antal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia who brings a warm, interactive approach to psychotherapy. She has extensive experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and emotional abuse, and she meets each person with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. As a LICSW she is trained to provide clinical social work services and to support clients through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her therapeutic style is inviting and adaptable; she draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Humanistic Therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s needs. Whether working on coping skills for anxiety, motivation for change around substance use, or processing the effects of trauma, she adjusts techniques to fit individual goals and preferences.

Dawn encourages taking the first step toward change and partners with clients to address ongoing concerns. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore their struggles and build practical strategies for healing and growth. She welcomes new clients who are ready to engage in that process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dawn Antal uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also applies Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, particularly for substance use and other behaviors where building internal motivation is key. When helpful, elements of Humanistic Therapy are incorporated to honor each person’s experience and foster self-awareness and personal growth.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawn works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are able to connect.