Therapy with Dawn
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Welcome!
I have been a therapist for over 15 years and have worked in the field of mental health in various capacities for about 20 years. I am a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy), am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), and am a yoga instructor. I specialize in the treatment of women’s issues and health, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, perfectionism, and high sensitivity (highly sensitive people). Prior to private practice, I worked at a local NC mental health agency, at a university's counseling center in NY, at a VA Medical Center in NY, and at a private mental health hospital in NY. I strongly believe in the power of the mind-body-spirit connection and incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Person-Centered therapy. My passion for yoga and the mind-body connection led me to yoga teacher training (YTT 200 hour), and I enjoy incorporating some of these skills in therapy sessions. I have also written and published professional mental health articles, have been a member of psychological research teams, and was an Associate Editor at a mental health publishing firm in New York, NY. My goal is to provide you with the empathy, support, and skills necessary to obtain better relationships, increased confidence and self-esteem, decreased stress, relief from anxiety and depression, and a better quality of life. With me, you will receive evidence-based counseling in a safe, warm, and caring environment. "If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." |