Dawn Ostrowski, LPCC-S
Dawn Ostrowski is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience in working with children and adults in all walks of life.
As a Certified Trauma Practitioner, Dawn specializes in working with children and families who have experienced trauma. She uses a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on all areas of wellness, using a variety of treatment modalities, including Solution Focused, Dialectical Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Overall, Dawn meets clients where they are to find treatment tools that work best for each individual.
Dawn has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a dual track in Mental Health from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Marietta College. Prior to working at The Behavioral Wellness Group, Dawn worked with families in the Intensive Home Based program, and in the School Based program at Crossroads.
Favorite Quote
"Who looks outside, dreams, who looks inside, awakes." - Carl Jung
Contact
Position:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
dostrowski@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 407
Fax:
440-565-2349
Articles
Navigating our Mental Health through the Volatile Political Climate
Navigating our Mental Health through the Volatile Political ClimateAs many of us are waking up today and checking the news, whether it be on yourstreaming service, social media, or mainstream media, we are probably reactingstrongly to whatever it is that we are hearing or reading. There seems to be chaosbuilding in all sorts of different directions. How do we navigate it all without impactingour mental health, especially since we do not know what to take seriously and what isbeing exaggerated?…
Mental Health and Sleep Hygiene: Celebrating Sleep Awareness Week (March 10-16)
Mental health and sleep are deeply intertwined. Good quality sleep is essential not only for physical well-being but also for emotional and psychological health. As Sleep Awareness Week approaches from March 10-16, it’s a crucial time to recognize the importance of healthy sleep hygiene in managing mental health. The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health Sleep is not just a passive activity; it plays an active role in the way we process emotions, manage stress, and maintain cognitive function. Chronic…
AETNA INSURANCE SMART COMPARE PRACTICE OUTCOMES
Aetna’s recent Smart Comparison Outcomes Study has granted The Behavioral Wellness Group ____________________________________________________________________ Per Aetna Website: It’s a designation we give to doctors in our network who have proven time and again that they provide a higher standard of clinical quality, effective care or both. We look at multiple data points, including health information, claims data and results, to see how all our network doctors perform. Then, we assign this special designation to those exceeding expectations in: Aetna Smart Compare…
When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Moods
When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Moods Seasonal Affective Disorder How does one distinguish between winter blues and more serious conditions? Many feel sluggish or down during Fall and Winter months. The winter blues are pretty common. If this sadness is profound, it may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression which results from decreased light during the darker Fall and Winter months. With decreased sunlight, our internal biological clocks are thrown off, and…
Finding Light in the Dark: Using Gratitude and Hope to Manage Seasonal Stress
As the days grow shorter and colder, many people feel the weight of seasonal stress creeping in. The reduced sunlight during winter can lower our mood and energy levels, while the uncertainty of a new year may heighten feelings of anxiety. These challenges, while common, don’t have to dominate our experience. Two powerful tools—gratitude and hope—can help us navigate the stress of the season and create a sense of calm and resilience. How Seasonal Stress Affects UsSeasonal stress isn’t just…