LCSW, Practice Owner, Ally, Mother, Retired Air Force wife and lover of dogs, books, sushi and classic rock.

Hey - I’m Dawn and I am so glad you are here.

You may be here because you want to feel better, and you don't want to waste any more time figuring out how.

I get it.

I help my clients overcome anxiety, trauma, PTSD and relationship issues using ART and IFS, and practical strategies that focus on unburdening (ditching those shackles, old trauma and maladaptive coping) and reclaiming (getting relief, strength and owning your space).

Let’s just call it; therapy can be really freaking hard…and yet so is living in a way that doesn’t serve you or your relationship.

Come as you are…your story matters. Your pain matters. Your relationship matters. I’m not here to analyze you, I’m here to equip you.

Let’s make it happen.

Dawn Weiss Smith, LCSW Therapist in Burke, VA

Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades working in policy as a reporter and social worker, with huge gaps to raise a family of six. Serving on military bases overseas and exploring the immense impact of wellness in every facet and family is what brought me into private practice in Northern Virginia.

My roles had deep meaning and yet I wanted more; less transitional relationships and more presence, growth, and connection.

I wanted to be in the healing space - away from protocol and newsrooms and onto the couch with those in trusting me.

It’s sacred, impactful, and profound.

Through my personal therapy work, I found language and perspectives that brought healing and purpose to my life beyond what my younger self could have ever dreamed.

I know the childhood trauma, the broken relationships, the questioning of worth, and the messy bravery that comes when you decide to show up for yourself.

It’s time.

See you soon - dawn

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  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Practice Owner

  • University 0f Maryland (MSW)

  • Certified Gender-Affirming Specialist

  • Certified Trauma Specialist

  • Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner

  • Certified Couples Therapist

  • IFS, EFT, Somatic trained

  • Adolescent/Teen Specialist

  • Military Family Advocacy and EFMP (United Kingdom)

  • Polyamory, ENM, and Alternative Lifestyle Affirmative

  • Trevor Project Volunteer and LGBTQIA2+ Ally

  • 20 year Retired Air Force spouse

  • Mother to four daughters and three pushy dogs with no boundaries

street cred…

Dawn Weiss Smith, LCSW - Trauma therapist in Burke, VA

The fact that you are here means you are ready to create real change.

Because growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone.

Let’s work together.