Abigale Dawson

Licensed Master Social Worker with a robust background in delivering comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Areas of focus includes neurodiversity-affirming care, play therapy, trauma-informed treatment, mind-body practices, and autism support. Committed to enhancing community well-being through education, program development, and advocacy for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Passionate about fostering resilience and promoting inclusive practices that empower clients on their mental health journeys.

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Autplay Provider
• Training in Child-Centered Play Therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Training
• Crises Intervention Training (CIT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
• Upcoming training in Somatic Experience Therapy

• Autism and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care – Providing strengths-based, identity-affirming support that respects diverse communication styles, sensory needs, and ways of processing the world.
• Play Therapy – Utilizing developmentally appropriate, play-based interventions to support emotional expression, processing, and skill development in children.
• Trauma-Informed Therapy – Integrating trauma-sensitive practices that prioritize safety, empowerment, and emotional regulation.
• Children and Family Therapy – Supporting relational dynamics, attachment, and communication within family systems.
• Crisis Intervention – Providing stabilization, assessment, and immediate support during periods of acute emotional or behavioral distress.
• Somatic-Based Interventions – Incorporating body-centered techniques to enhance self-regulation, co-regulation, and trauma processing.

Polyvagal-Informed Therapeutic Approaches

Co-Creator— Rivervalley Autism Community Connection

Member — Autism Coalition

Member — The Affirmative