Appoquinimink Counseling Services, LLC was established in 2008 by Dawn Schatz, LCSW to provide quality, personal outpatient mental health counseling services in the ever-growing Middletown community in which she lives. While many living outside of the MOT (Middletown-Odessa-Townsend) area find "Appoquinimink" difficult to say (and spell), Dawn purposely chose this name for its local relevance and familiarity.
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Dawn Schatz (pronounced "shots") holds a Master's degree in Social Work, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is certified as a Domestic Violence Specialist in the state of Delaware.
She is also a certified Gestalt Therapist, having completed her training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia.
In her practice, Dawn works with adolescents and adults, male and female, on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to relationships, life transitions and adjustment, self esteem, sexual orientation, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, including domestic abuse and sexual abuse.
She is also a certified Gestalt Therapist, having completed her training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia.
In her practice, Dawn works with adolescents and adults, male and female, on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to relationships, life transitions and adjustment, self esteem, sexual orientation, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, including domestic abuse and sexual abuse.
Making the decision to seek therapy is a courageous one, and is the first step on the path to change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sharon is passionate about helping you gain freedom from the negative beliefs and past hurts that may be limiting your growth.
She engages with each client, helping you to feel safe and heard, working alongside you to identify your needs while discovering a more balanced life.
Sharon earned her master's degree from Rutgers University; she has over twenty-five years of extensive experience working with individuals and groups supporting pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sharon is passionate about helping you gain freedom from the negative beliefs and past hurts that may be limiting your growth.
She engages with each client, helping you to feel safe and heard, working alongside you to identify your needs while discovering a more balanced life.
Sharon earned her master's degree from Rutgers University; she has over twenty-five years of extensive experience working with individuals and groups supporting pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings.
We recognize that for many people, the decision to enter into therapy or even to make that initial call, is not made lightly.
It's common to question the "need" for therapy, and you may question this yourself, although by doing so, it is important to note that you are already minimizing and/or placing judgment on your experience and feelings.
Rather than asking yourself, "Do I need therapy?", it might be more helpful to ask yourself what the minimum benefit of therapy might be, e.g.
Have you felt unhappy, easily irritated, anxious, lethargic, moody or angry for a period of time?
It's common to question the "need" for therapy, and you may question this yourself, although by doing so, it is important to note that you are already minimizing and/or placing judgment on your experience and feelings.
Rather than asking yourself, "Do I need therapy?", it might be more helpful to ask yourself what the minimum benefit of therapy might be, e.g.
Have you felt unhappy, easily irritated, anxious, lethargic, moody or angry for a period of time?
While we prefer and believe in the benefits of in-person therapy, we recognize that the convenience of teletherapy has created greater accessibility for many people and we do offer teletherapy for clients as clinically appropriate.
We provided counseling for young people ages 14 and up.
For younger children, we recommend seeking a Child Psychologist or Therapist specialized in working with children, including those certified as a Child-Centered Play Therapist or Registered Play Therapist.
We are in-network providers with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (and other BCBS plans), Highmark Health Options and Amerihealth Caritas, two Delaware Medicaid plans.
We provided counseling for young people ages 14 and up.
For younger children, we recommend seeking a Child Psychologist or Therapist specialized in working with children, including those certified as a Child-Centered Play Therapist or Registered Play Therapist.
We are in-network providers with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (and other BCBS plans), Highmark Health Options and Amerihealth Caritas, two Delaware Medicaid plans.
Please note that Dawn personally responds to all phone calls and emails and makes every effort to do so within 48 hours during the week.
Due to high call volume, a return call may occasionally take longer, however, you will always receive a response.
As a courtesy to those seeking services, the outgoing voicemail message is updated frequently to indicate whether the practice is accepting new clients at any given time.
In the public lot on South Scott Street- enter through our welcoming backyard marked by Volunteer Brewing Company, behind the Fire Company.
Due to high call volume, a return call may occasionally take longer, however, you will always receive a response.
As a courtesy to those seeking services, the outgoing voicemail message is updated frequently to indicate whether the practice is accepting new clients at any given time.
In the public lot on South Scott Street- enter through our welcoming backyard marked by Volunteer Brewing Company, behind the Fire Company.
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