Dawn D’Amico, LCSW, PhD

Psychotherapist • Author • Educator • Speaker

As an internationally recognized psychotherapist, educator, and author, my work focuses on trauma and its wide-reaching impact. With more than 25 years of experience, services include psychotherapy, continuing education, keynote speaking, and professional training for individuals and organizations around the world. The goal is always to help others navigate the complexities of trauma, mental health, and personal well-being with clarity and care.

Locally, I’m a trusted provider for Waukesha County Social Services, Family Court, Juvenile Court and Criminal Court. The recent rebrand—from Advanced Therapeutic Counseling to simply Dawn D’Amico—reflects a more personal, direct, and relationship-focused approach to healing and growth.

Primary Trauma
Secondary Trauma
Generational Trauma
Mental Health Impacts of Trauma on Children, Families, and Professionals

My trauma-focused work has taken me across the globe—from working with orphaned children at Haydon Lutheran Hospital and Orphanage in Tanzania, to teaching at Delhi University and presenting at the TATA Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, India. I've also taught graduate-level courses within the University of Wisconsin System and led continuing education seminars for legal and mental health professionals around the world. 

Academic Degrees:

Dawn has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, the University of Chicago and Newburgh Theological Institute. She has a PhD in Counseling Psychology.

Professional Teaching and Affiliations:

• The Institute of European Legal Professionals
• State of Wisconsin Chief Judges Subcommittee-Juror Well-being
• University of Chicago Alumni Volunteer
• International Rescue Association and Chiang Mai University

Visiting Faculty – Delhi University, India

• Presenter & Educator – Continuing Legal and Clinical Education for lawyers, judges, therapists, and case workers
• Guest Speaker – TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India

Community Education:

• International Leadership Institute
• Cook County Commission on Women's Issues
• City of Chicago Housing Authority

Distinguished Service Award – University of Wisconsin–Madison
Letter of Commendation – Governor of Wisconsin
Appreciation Award- Mental Health Association, Australia