she/her
Dawn Leatherman-KulisLPCC
Nice to meet you
I provide a collaborative and supportive space for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, interpersonal difficulties, marriage conflicts, stress, depression, and anxiety. My goal is to ensure that every client feels heard, validated, and—when appropriate—gently challenged in a safe and respectful environment. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and uncover the internal resources that help you find peace amid life’s challenges. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, therapy can be a powerful tool for rediscovering joy and regaining control.
About Dawn
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Centivo, United Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Direct, Engaging, Holistic, Humorous
Focus areas
Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, Veterans
Years of Experience
4+
Together, we’ll explore your strengths and uncover the internal resources that help you find peace amid life’s challenges.
License number
#180014789
Approaches
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology,
Chicago, IL
master's in counseling psychology
Concentration: Trauma, Marriage, Family
Completion: July 2017
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
BA Psychology
Graduated: December 1997
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, good food, and golf.