Stop pretending everything is okay…
Does this sound like someone you know?
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 take a no-sugar-coated approach to helping you like the person you are.
Therapy with me is direct, warm, and actionable. You don’t need to show up with anything - just you, exactly as you are. No preconceived notions, no judgement, no masking.
Show up.
I’ll meet you there.
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When life hands you teens…it’s really, really hard. They are dealing with epic challenges; social media, perfectionism, anxiety, gender transitions, trauma, risks without fear…it’s a series of head banging and sleepless nights wondering if you will survive this.
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, you used to get each other. But it happened… somewhere, somehow you lost your way. Or maybe a fracture that feels permanent or hopeless - maybe it’s time to end things and you are contemplating separation and need some guidance to hash this out. Maybe you don’t even know how you want this to go, but you can’t keep doing this.
I see you. I have a few ideas and a warm place to land.
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. It doesn’t have to be. I bring you light, a port and some actionable plans.
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. I speak the language. I understand the mental toll it takes.
Let’s see what we can do.
There’s a place for you here
How Therapy With Me Works…
After a quick phone chat to see if we are a good fit, we’ll schedule our initial session. We then chat about what’s challenging you, how that relationship is going or what you are hoping to change - and spend some time building trust until you feel comfortable.
Our work is immediate and impactful where we get to the core of what is standing between you and where you want to be.
Once we’ve uncovered the source, and defined a plan, you have some important options in front of you:
You can continue with the way things have been and feel the way you feel.
Or we can show up in a whole new way.
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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These aren’t just social media buzzwords and faking it isn’t working. Doom scrolling on the couch is more of a hobby now. The days feel so hard and experiences, relationships, and jobs are just so much harder than they used to be.
Insomnia, overthinking, guilt, shame, grief, depression, and stress have all the makings of an uphill hike. It feels like the super level of a game you don’t want to play.
You are not alone. I’ll meet you where you are and guide you in. It’s why I’m here.
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Right now the heat is unprecedented 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.
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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 help strengthen bonds and establish safety and communication. Maybe in a way you never have before.
We can learn and understand conflict and communication styles to have 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 get there.
I offer a host of approaches because no one thing fits every couple.
