As a licensed therapist in California with three decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space for clients navigating diverse personal experiences—from relationship dynamics and workplace stress to trauma recovery and identity exploration.
I am deeply committed to understanding each client's unique journey, offering specialized support for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, life changes, and interpersonal challenges. With my background as a yoga and meditation instructor, I bring a holistic and person-centered approach that can incorporate a variety of creative healing modalities based on the needs and interest of my clients.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 136693
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Dawn has helped me greatly and only have worked with her for three times. Dawn is an outstanding, excellent therapist who I would highly recommend.
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue