Hello my name is Dawniel (donYell) and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 16 years of experience working with adults, families and children. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges and concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and other various life challenges as they arise. My approach is personalized and interactive. I believe in treating others with dignity, respect, and compassion. My approach is eclectic with a strong focus strengths and treating the whole person. I like to combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and some psychodynamic counseling. Together we will create an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I earned my B.A. In Psychology from the University of California, Davis. I also have a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, a second masters degree in business management and my doctorate is in organizational development. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. When you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Once we meet and get to know one another, we can explore what you want to work on in therapy. The time is yours and I want to make sure you have your needs met. I view the client-therapist relationship as a collaborative process. I typically give "homework" to utilize outside of therapy. It can be as simple as getting outside 20 minutes a day or doing deep breathing. Your treatment is something you will have an active voice in.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

My therapeutic approach is person-centered, and strength-based. I utilize various interventions treating therapy as a way to assist the individual to focus on solutions while examining negative thoughts and behaviors. The majority of the time I utilize motivational interviewing, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I specialize in treating adults that struggle with life's challenges and transitions such as family dynamics, co-parenting, relationships, work-life balance; life challenges that cause us to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious. With teens and adolescents, I specialize in treating depression, anxiety related disorders, self-esteem, and ADHD.

About Dawniel Page LMFT