LCSW, 34 years of experience
Welcome and Thank you for taking your valued time to review my practice. Do you find yourself feeling over-whelmed, irritable or frustrated due to multiple stressors or difficult transitions in your life? are you feeling like your time and energy are spent primarily caring for others needs and not finding time for self-care, self-goals or feeling unmotivated? Or having little energy or feeling weighed down with anxious thoughts or finding yourself experiencing loneliness, life transitions, difficult decisions or feeling that making friends is difficult? then make an appointment with me to begin to explore strategies and make obtainable goals towards a healthier, and happier you. I have over 30 years as an LCSW in the mental health field with extensive knowledge and experience providing Individual and Family therapy with adults as well as adolescents. When you begin therapy you should expect a warm, therapeutic and confidential environment that is compassionate, empathetic, safe and is centered towards your specific treatment goals and life directions. I look forward to meeting with you to begin working together in developing a therapeutic relationship while working together towards your goals and aspirations.
Your initial therapy session will typically be around gathering information to include what your goals are for therapy and what has been recently occurring in your life that led you to begin therapy. This initial therapy session is also a way to begin to develop therapeutic rapport between the Clinician and the Client. I look forward to meeting you and developing a therapeutic relationship with you and working together towards your goals and future.
The cornerstone of my therapeutic approach is rooted in both (CBT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and (DBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Both modalities are highly effective approaches focused on your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect your feelings and behavior choices. CBT is about being present as well as future oriented and movement towards change versus focusing on the past. DBT approach that I frequently utilize is a Compassionate approach with an Evidence-Based Track record. The goal of DBT and therapy in general as I view it is to not only assist my clients survive major crises, but to develop, learn and utilize the skills and daily behaviors that allow you to enjoy living your best life.
adults 18-90 adolescents 15-18 CBT/DBT, Emotionally Focused therapy, Strength based, compassion focused therapy, Client centered therapy, Solution- focused therapy, Positive Psychology therapeutic modalities just to name a few.
I have a long history of providing Emotionally and Compassion Focused therapy along with Strength based therapies along with providing CBT, Mindfulness, and Client centered therapeutic modalities in which these approaches recognize that clients are resilient and are capable of growth, goals and change, as well as based upon Client strengths.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in (SFBT) which focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving.
CBT has been shown to be highly effective in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse and more. This modality helps the client to identify and then change automatic negative thoughts or reactions.
Extensive experience in DBT techniques which combines skills for staying grounded in the present moment and coping skills for tolerating the stressors of internal and external conflicts.
Years of experience within Strength based therapies along with providing CBT, Mindfulness, and Client centered therapeutic modalities in which these approaches recognize Client strengths and abilities along with their level of capabilities and are capable of growth, goals and change.
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May 14, 2025
I really look forward to all of my appointments with Dawn. She is positive and supportive and says what needs to be said in all the right ways. I feel more empowered living my life since meeting her. I am grateful for skills and kindness.