About

Dawn Discenza, LCMHC is new to Talkspace and has brought with her over 20 years experience in the mental health field. She wants to help those who are struggling in life with such problems as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship issues to increase their life experiences and have better relationships. She has worked with children as young as 5, but does focus on teens and adults in her current practice. Dawn also specializes in working with the LGBTQIA community.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: A Helping Hand Of Wilmington, LLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Borderline Personality
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Group
  • Individuals

Years in Practice

8 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCMHC 10829 Verify NC
Counselor A10829 Verify NC

Practice Locations

5013 Wrightsville Ave

Wilmington, NC 28403-7045

Phone Number: (910) 796-6868

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Hillary A. Faulk-Vaughan

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Jennifer A. Rendleman

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Karen S. Delpilar

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