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 / non-monogamous 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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She’s and amazing listener and always gives great advice super patient
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 8 months 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 is the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve had 4. She listens and remembers and provides feedback and gives me perspective I may not allow myself to see without hearing it from someone else.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dawn is a wonderful therapist. She is kind, caring and a good listener. It really helped that she checks in with me by text between appointments. It helped combat my feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dawn has been essential for my mental well being. I am dealing with bipolar and PTSD and she has made my life more manageable.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Dawn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
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