Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire,
Dawna Conversano, LCMHC

Dawna Conversano is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of New Hampshire. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Notre Dame College in 2002 and then earned her Masters of Education (M.Ed) in counseling in 2006. Additionally, Dawna has earned the highly regarded Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Mental Health Counseling in 2011 from Rivier University.
Problems Worked With
Dawna has worked in a variety of outpatient settings specializing in working with children, adolescents and families seeking treatment for such issues as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, family dysfunction, depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, self-esteem and anger issues, as well as with those in need of social and interpersonal skills training. She is able to utilize enhanced counseling techniques in her treatment.
Treatment Approach:
Dawna works within the framework of family systems using a cognitive-behavioral treatment modality with an emphasis on person-centered, and solution-focused work. She has provided crisis stabilization services in a school system setting where she has also done parent/child interaction training. She’s also worked with children who had special needs and provided overall school-based services.
Populations Seen:
Dawna works with individuals seeking treatment for Bipolar Disorder, depression and anxiety, stress management, grief and loss and spiritual issues.