LPC, 4 years of experience
As a mother of five, wife, and career educator, I have a wide range of experience from which to guide, advise, and assist clients in their personal pursuit of happiness and self-fulfillment. I take an integrative approach with clients as partners in their own care. A strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of my practice, with a healthy dose of cognitive behavioral therapy, a person-centered approach, and mindfulness training. Providing a space of warmth and compassion offers the safety clients need to confidently make changes. I believe that the right fit must be a significant consideration before moving forward with establishing a therapeutic relationship.
I don't take the decision to begin therapy lightly. In the first session, I establish a safe and supportive space for clients to share their story, state their goals for therapy, and learn about ways I feel I can help them achieve desired outcomes. By addressing clients' understanding and/or concerns for the therapeutic process, I help the client ease into the process and find comfort in moving forward.
As a career-change psychotherapist with over 20 years in independent school education, I have been serving the needs of children and helping individuals and families trade discord for harmony for decades. The desire to help on a deeper level drew me to the counseling profession. I credit my own personal therapy experience with changing the trajectory of my life. I encourage clients to be brave and boldly take this step toward controlling their destiny.
I have a special affinity for women’s issues, young adults establishing independence, empty nesters, and the challenges in life that disrupt relationships, families, and feelings of success. Women are achieving at rates that can often feel intimidating to the people with whom they work, learn, and love. Effective therapy can heal, help, and support the strength of a woman, and the people in her village. This work is achieved through a variety of settings and formats in hopes that one of them resonates with you.
11 ratings with written reviews
July 30, 2025
Dawn is not a very open and/or non-judgmental therapist. Her skillset is limited by her personal judgments and maybe even her moral compass. However, therapist are supposed to be neutral and leave personal feelings aside. She could not provide a safe space.
July 21, 2025
I’ve been seeing Dawn on and off since about 2023 and she has changed my life so much. As i restart my journey with therapy I am so happy to be able to restart it with her again. Not only does she make me feel whole as my therapist, she is also like a true mom to me. If nobody in this world has my best interest at heart I know Dawn always does and always will no matter how much time passes. 100% will always recommend Dawn as the amazing therapist that she is!
June 2, 2025
She is so amazing I have been happy since the first appointment!!! She is everything that I didn’t know I needed in a therapist!!
I use CBT to address negative thought processes that contribute to a cycle of negative behavior, emotions, and outcomes. Examining the client's belief system can lead to discoveries about self that lead to positive changes and a more fulfilling life.
Clients often discover that they have bought into a negative life story that is impacting the way they think and experience life. Understanding and dismantling that story and rewriting the narrative can be helpful in self-discovery and living into their own values and goals.