I am licensed in Rhode Island with almost 20 years in the field. My experience includes helping clients manage stress/anxiety; overcome depression; process trauma; and explore LGBT-related issues. I also teach anger management skills. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Body image, Control issues, Emptiness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
RI LMHC MHC00304
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Really appreciate the help you give, it’s a breath of fresh air!
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dawn has an ability to listen, respond, & help. She possesses an authenticity & grounded strength that encourages openness. I recommend Dawn to everyone.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Dawn is attentive, listend and give me great feedback to help me deal with what is going on in my life.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She listens to my concerns without judgment and seems concerned about my well-being.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I would return to her in the future if I need more help organizing my feelings, she helped me map the connections to positives and negatives I didn't have the strength to make anymore.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Dawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and intimacy-related issues
Great therapist.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Dawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue