Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 22 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I’m Dawn Foretich, LMHC, and an art therapist. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard, supported, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based practice. I strive to create an environment where you can explore life's challenges without judgment while gaining practical tools for lasting change. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT, compassion-focused therapy, and art therapy to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, burnout, and life's inevitable transitions. Whether you're working through a major life change, healing from past experiences, quieting your inner critic, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, we'll work together to better understand what's keeping you stuck, reconnect with your strengths, and build a path toward greater resilience, clarity, and peace. Based in Florida, I provide telehealth therapy for adults throughout the state. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy—just a willingness to take the first step. You don't have to navigate this alone. It would be a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey.
We’ll start by creating a safe, collaborative space where you don’t have to impress anyone (least of all me). You can show up messy, nervous, overprepared, or completely unsure what to say. That’s all welcome here. Our first session is about getting to know you—not just the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also your strengths, what matters most to you, and what you hope will be different. Together, we'll begin building a roadmap for our work, moving at a pace that feels comfortable while laying the foundation for meaningful, lasting change. I’ll ask questions to get to know you: What’s been going on lately? What brings you to therapy? What goals or hopes do you have for this process? We’ll talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what you’d like to explore—whether that’s a mood disorder, grief, trauma, life transitions, or just feeling stuck. We’ll also go over logistics like confidentiality, scheduling, and how our sessions will flow. I might introduce you to parts work (IFS), CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, or somatic tools to give you an idea of how I work with clients. Think of it as a “getting to know you” chat with therapeutic depth—not a spotlight interrogation. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and maybe even just a little bit lighter.
Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and heard in our work together—and honestly, that’s the best compliment I could ask for. I’m a great soundboard and an enthusiastic cheerleader, but I also believe in the power of honest reflection and gentle accountability. I’ll celebrate your wins and compassionately call out the sneaky patterns getting in your way (with zero judgment, of course). My approach is creative, flexible, and collaborative. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all therapy style—I mold my skills to meet your unique needs. Whether that means using talk therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, CBT tools, mindfulness, or art therapy (yes, stick figures count), we’ll find what works for you. I meet you where you are—whether that’s overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, numb, burned out, or questioning everything—and help you reconnect with your own insight, strength, and clarity. You don’t have to have it all figured out. I bring warmth, curiosity, humor (when appropriate), and a deep respect for your lived experience. This is your space to explore, heal, grow, and feel more like you.
My ideal client is insightful, curious, and maybe tired of pretending they’ve got it all together. They’ve been the strong one, the fixer, the overthinker, and now they’re wondering, “Okay…but what about me?” They might be navigating a life transition, sitting with grief that overstayed its welcome, trying to hush anxiety’s megaphone, or rethinking their relationship with productivity, people-pleasing, or perfectionism. Maybe they feel like they’ve lost parts of themselves—or never got to meet them in the first place. They’re ready to explore what’s under the surface, even if it feels a little messy. Whether we’re diving into inner child work, mapping out parts through IFS, or processing distressing experiences through EMDR, this client is willing to show up with honesty, a dash of humor, and an open heart. They’re not looking for cookie-cutter advice—they want a collaborative, creative, and compassionate space to feel seen, supported, and empowered. If this sounds like you, I already like you. Let’s get to work.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients gently challenge the inner critic and rewrite the scripts that keep them stuck. We explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn practical tools—like reframing and challenging negative thoughts —to shift unhelpful patterns. It's not about "thinking happy thoughts" but about thinking more clearly, kindly, and effectively.
EMDR
I integrate EMDR therapy as part of a personalized, trauma-informed approach to help clients process distressing experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, and daily lives. EMDR can reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories while strengthening healthier beliefs, allowing clients to move forward with greater resilience, clarity, and confidence.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help clients get to know the many “parts” of themselves—yes, even the overachiever who won’t stop organizing the pantry at midnight, and the inner critic who thinks they’re just being helpful. with that negative comment. IFS provides us with a compassionate map to explore those inner voices, understand their protective roles, and gently reconnect with the calm, wise Self that has always been there, beneath the mental noise.
Trauma Informed Care
In my practice, trauma-informed care isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation. I understand that past trauma can shape how you see the world, how you trust, and how your nervous system hits the panic button even when everything seems fine. So, I approach each session with curiosity, compassion, and zero judgment. We go at your pace, always prioritizing emotional safety, consent, and choice—because healing shouldn’t feel like another trauma.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I weave mindfulness into therapy like it’s the grounding thread in a very human tapestry. Together, we learn to press pause on the mental chaos and tune into the present—your breath, your body, your thoughts—without judgment. Using breathwork, somatic check-ins, and meditative awareness, we practice shifting from auto-pilot reactions to conscious responses. It's about noticing, not fixing—and from that space, change happens.
1 rating with written reviews
October 29, 2025
Dawn has been warm and welcoming from the start. She has provided a space to process the challenges that have been coming up in the last few months and provided great insight into different tools to help decrease symptoms. I look forward to continuing to work with her and continue on this path to feeling better.