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
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