Hello,
My name is Dawn and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor for about 8 years now. I have worked with clients in day treatment programs, as well as outpatient programs, with a wide variety of concerns including substance use disorder, depression, bi-polar, anxiety and panic, struggles with self esteem, borderline personality disorder, as well as other mood disorders.
My counseling style is person centered, with a focus of building a strong rapport. I have a warm personality that encourages a balance of acceptance and change. I will walk alongside of you all of the way of your therapeutic journey, and help you meet your desired goals. My approach is derived from the use of CBT, REBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, and tailored to fit your personal needs as there are many paths to healing.
It takes time to heal, it takes work to heal, but it takes you to make the first step. You will not have to walk alone, you deserve that.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
MI LPC 6401014335
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dawn Sandoval. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dawn is very personable and easy to open up to. She takes time to listen and offers great suggestions to help with situations. Shows she cares about your well being.
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
This is my second review for Dawn and I could write them daily. No puffery. I am so grateful she has come into my life, and I pause to think about where I would be without her support and guidance this past year. We have been working together for about five months and what I am discovering is Dawn not only helped pull me out of the dark hole I was in when I first came to her; but she continues to assist me months later as I manifest the best version of me. I am beyond grateful for that. As time goes on and she gets to know me better she seamlessly tailors our discussions to fit my personality and needs and does it with such compassion and grace. I guess what I am saying is, therapy with Dawn ages like fine wine. It truly gets better with time. I definitely recommend her, 10/10!! -G
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dawn is the best. She is so easy to talk to and makes you feel heard and seen. I am always very comfortable talking with her.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dawn is great - really easy to talk to. I felt like she really listened to me and helped guide me in a safe direction. Highly recommend!!!
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dawn is great at listening and asking great questions. She doesn’t pressure you on what to talk and is overall a great counselor.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem