I am a dedicated and licensed therapist in Maryland and Massachusetts with 10 years of professional work experience helping people learn how to work through life difficulties. I have experience working with those struggling with anxiety and depression, specifically, learning how to manage stress and anxiety and improve confidence to cope with life changes. Each person I meet is treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapeutic approach is eclectic in integrating other therapeutic techniques such as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic to promote healing and growth.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you meet your life goals.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
MD LCPC LC15026
MA LMHC LMHC9377
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My therapist has proven knowledgeable about my condition and provided many ways to treat them based on my comforfability
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dawn is caring, attentive and professional
Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Dawn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs. Dawn is AWESOME!
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety