I work with clients experiencing relationship challenges, interpersonal difficulties, marriage conflicts and individuals with stress, depression, and anxiety. Clients need space to be heard, feel validated and challenged in a safe environment. My goals for clients are to aid them in finding internal resources that can help them be at peace with their own challenges as well as to help them in their relationships with others. Couples’ work is focused on finding areas to increase satisfaction, finding areas of need within yourself, and learning to communicate those needs to your partner. By increasing positive responses in your relationship, you will develop more commonality and shared goals which can lead to positive outcomes. Often, people get stuck in a rut and need support in navigating their way back to a positive relationship with themselves and others. I am trained in marriage, family, and trauma, a Certified Family Trauma Professional and an EMDR trained clinician. I have worked with aging adults, end of life issues, and grief. I am working with couples and individuals with relationship issues as well as life stressors. If you are experiencing challenges in your love life, difficulty with your day-to-day functioning or are experiencing work/life stressors call me to schedule a time to complete an assessment and we can build a plan that best supports you and your family.

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

In our first few sessions together, we will cover detailed history information and get to know each other to determine if we are a good fit. We will determine specific areas you want to work on and create a treatment plan that ensures that focus is provided to areas of challenge.

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

I work from a family systems and trauma informed care approach. I will utilize EMDR as needed as well as Gottman Couples communication techniques. I have experience in HR and operations and can provide career guidance when related to life transitions.

About Dawn Leatherman -Kulis