Stop pretending everything is okay…
Does this sound familiar?
You want to feel excited about your life, but instead you feel:
Exhausted from trying with no map and no motivation
Frustrated as you and your partner used to read each other’s minds - now connection is lost, distant or fractured.
Paralyzed by anxiety, imposter syndrome and faking it.
Tired of running from the same fears and traumas that never let up.
Overwhelmed with parenting - the worry, the challenges, the sleepless nights.
It’s time to live like you mean it…
I’m Dawn and I’m so glad you are here.
I provide therapy using grounding and impactful approaches that empower and motivate. You will walk back into your life feeling hopeful; with an actionable plan to heal, reclaim joy and unhook from old messages, traumas and thoughts that have kept you hostage.
It’s never too late to be who you might have been.
There’s a place for you here
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Have you hit a wall? Are you competing with the phone? Friends? Social media likes? Do you want your kid back? Do they need a neutral place to vent? Process? Deal?
Teens are dealing with epic challenges. As an adolescent specialist, I offer a safe place to land and an unconventional approach that engages them. Parents, you are not alone. You may feel like you can’t reach them but you can. We can. It’s collaborative and I will partner with you to create a supportive place to process really difficult things.
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It used to be easier…somewhere, somehow you lost your way. Or maybe a fracture that feels permanent or hopeless - or maybe you are contemplating separation and need some guidance to discern, plan and arrive at a mutual decision. Maybe you don’t even know how you want this to go, but you can’t keep doing this.
I warmly offer you a place to figure this out, heal, and communicate in the way that feels right.
For new couples, this is a great way to build that foundation and develop strong and positive communication strategies for that epic relationship you deserve.
LGBTQIA and ENM couples warmly welcomed.
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Your friends and family are noticing something wrong or maybe you have done a great job at balancing and faking…and everything is not fine.
Doom scrolling on the couch has become a hobby? An escape?
Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, family conflicts…it’s all very real and very hard.
I see you and welcome you in.
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PTSD isn’t just a label - it’s a serious scar from experiences you endured in service to this country.
It can feel like few understand the blank check you wrote. Challenges from reunification after deployments or retirement, to adjusting to civilian life, to outrunning or masking those memories can be overwhelming. It has been my honor supporting troops and families both overseas and stateside.
As a retired Air Force spouse, I get the impact of the quiet, unwavering role we play as well and offer understanding and support in this journey.
How Therapy With Me Works…
Reach out and make an appointment for a free consultation.
I’ll answer any questions you have and you can be sure we’re a good fit.
My style is warm, approachable and direct. You spend time and energy coming in to see me and you deserve a skilled therapist who brings her A game.
Whether you need a gentle place to land and dig in, a path forward with your partner, or tools to handle the most stressful parenting challenges, I look forward to welcoming you in.
None of this is easy…
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It happened. And I’m sorry it did. I can’t change it, you can’t change it, but we can stop it from overwhelming your life. Finding your voice again, taking your life back, moving on with what you can’t forget, reclaiming the ability to take a deep breath and feel safe…
I want that for you.
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Doom scrolling on the couch?
Are you waiting for the other shoe to drop?
Are days and experiences and jobs just harder than they used to be?
Insomnia, overthinking, shame, stress?
It feels like the super level of a game you don’t want to play. You are not alone. I have a comfortable place for you to find a way out.
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Right now the heat is unprescented and how can anyone fully understand the challenges? I am not only the mother of members of this community, it is my honor to be a port in this political and social storm.
I have worked with LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals for over 18 years. It is my passion to provide a warm, compassionate space to hash out all the unique challenges you are facing.
WPATH and gender-affirming care and support warmly offered.
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Our kids are faced with tough challenges; academic pressures, gender identity, self-harm, peer/family conflicts, depression and self image issues. It can feel like a matrix and the pressures they are experiencing can lead them to confusion, hopelessness, and despair.
This is tough. I hear you. I not only understand as both a therapist and a mother, but I can connect with them in a very relatable way. As an adolescent specialist, I create a comfortable and conversational style that fosters a vibe of feeling valued and heard.
Parents are on the journey because supporting our kids together creates meaningful connection.
Their epic life is my mission
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Whether you are navigating conflict, distance, a betrayal or just trying to reach each other, I can offer space to work through challenges.
Maybe it’s almost over, maybe there’s a potential for reconciliation - maybe both and you just don’t know. I know it’s scary with so much in front of you.
I offer a host of approaches because no one thing fits every couple.
I can help strengthen bonds and establish safety and communication.
We can learn and understand conflict and communication styles to produce more meaningful connection.
Discernment helps couples on the brink of separation to design a path forward - whatever that looks like.
This isn’t about taking sides - it’s about rebuilding, connecting and finding your footing. To decide what you both want and work on getting there.
