Dawn Ippoliti
Dawn Ippoliti
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Dawn Ippoliti
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Dawn Ippoliti

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
New York, New Jersey Accepting Online
Flatiron District Not Accepting In-person
Millburn Accepting In-person
Updated September 21, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Mindfulness
  • Stress management
  • Adolescents' mental health
  • Family issues
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Professional statement

Dawn Ippoliti is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with offices in Flatiron, Manhattan and Millburn, NJ. She specializes in using art therapy to explore trauma, family challenges, depression, anxiety and stress management. Dawn particularly enjoys working with adolescents to strengthen their abilities to address life challenges and learn new ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Dawn is an expert in gently helping clients navigate the emotional intricacies of their past, identify their strengths, and find closure to unresolved issues.

Dawn practices from a holistic approach, drawing upon evidence-based modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness and staying grounded in the present moment. Through art therapy, she helps her clients explore a deeper, more internal part of the self to discover insights about the unconscious mind. She supplements this creative process with active discussion to physically and mentally engage each client fully. Her work is focused on enabling clients to explore their inner desires and relationship patterns, foster personal growth, and progress toward healing in a creative way. With clients who choose not to engage in art therapy, she utilizes talk therapy to highlight their strengths and mindfully guide them toward finding joy in themselves and their relationships.

Dawn is committed to creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere for clients to freely explore their thoughts and feelings. Her practice is trauma-informed and highly personalized toward the needs of each client. Her Flatiron office is conveniently located near several different metro lines.

Message to clients

I know it is a difficult decision to start therapy and often times people can even feel conflicted about whether or not they are ready, or the time is right. I acknowledge your courage for beginning the process and taking action to move in a new direction. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mindfulness - Using techniques such as breathing and meditation to increase self-awareness and reduce day-to-day stress

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Adolescents' mental health - Transitioning to high school or college; navigating social media pressures, interpersonal difficulties with peers, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Dawn Ippoliti is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Ongoing sessions: $225 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $150 - $225
  • Initial session: $350 (75min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
Therapist's note

Please note that due to NJ laws for art therapy, health insurance out-of-network benefits cannot currently be used at this time; clients are responsible for the full session fee. However, a sliding scale of $150 - $225/session is offered to a limited number of clients.

For NYC clients, Dawn can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

Location(s)

Flatiron District practice
25 West 26th Street, Suite 405, New York, New York 10010
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 11-6
  • Tue 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Wed 11:30am-6:30pm
  • Thu 10:00am-6:00pm (online only)
  • Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (online only)
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Millburn practice
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 11-6
  • Fri 10-4
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 11:30-6:30
  • Tue 9:00am-6:30
  • Wed 11:30-6:30
  • Thu 10:30-6:30
  • Fri 11:30-4
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9-2
  • Tue 9-6:30
  • Wed 9-6:30
  • Thu 9-7
  • Fri 9-4
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2009 - Present
The New York University Art Therapy in Schools Program, Program Supervisor, 2016 - Present
The New York University Art Therapy in Schools Program, Senior Art Therapist, 2009 - 2016
Emergency Shelter Program, Children’s Program Coordinator, 2005 - 2006
Heart Share Human Services of New York, Art Therapist/Case Planner, 2003 - 2005
The Saturday Project, Art Therapist, 2002 - 2003

Certified Yoga Instructor, 2012
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, 2007
New York University, MA in Art Therapy, 2003
San Francisco State University, BA, 1998

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"Dawn took her time with me and answered all my questions. She was fun, friendly, professional, and easy to talk to."
- Zencare client • August 2021
"Dawn was extremely easy to talk to and informative."
- Zencare client • September 2020
"Dawn talked about her approach, we discussed my needs, and we set up a time for my first appointment later this week!"
- Zencare client • July 2020