Begin Your Journey from Overwhelm to Renewal

Therapeutic care for parents and women who want to reclaim their strength and create space for healing and renewal.

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HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Therapy for Women

For women ready to move through struggle and rediscover the clarity and healing within themselves.

Therapy for Parents

For parents seeking compassionate support to feel confident, understood, and connected again.

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Compassionate Support for Life’s Transitions

I’ve built HER Therapy as a safe, compassionate space for women and parents who are ready to heal, grow, and find their way forward. My goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life. In our work together, you can:

Find calm and steadiness in the middle of chaos.
Heal from overwhelm and rediscover your strength.
Gain clarity and confidence to move forward.
Create more ease and connection in your daily life.

Therapist, Parent Coach,
Fellow Human

I’m Dawn — a therapist, a parent coach, and also just a fellow human who knows what it feels like to be in the thick of it.

Yes, I’ve trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor and PCI Certified Parent Coach®… but what really shapes my work is the fact that I’ve been there, too.

I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by life, to question whether things will ever feel easier, and to sit in a therapy session wondering if change is possible.

The good news? It is. Healing takes work, but it’s worth it — and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be. That’s why I’m so committed to creating a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.

MEET DAWN

Kind Words
from Past Clients

"Working with Dawn was one of the best things I could have done for myself and my family. As a single mom to three young kids (one of who has multiple diagnoses included ADHD, DMDD, and ASD), when I first met with Dawn I was beaten down. For all my trying, all I could see were the multitude of failures I felt. From day one, she opened my eyes to all the positives I was creating for my children and myself. It was as if a veil was lifted and I could finally see clearly, having never even realized my perception was skewed. When I think of my state before working with Dawn, I picture a person curled up in a ball, in a puddle, in the pouring rain. After just a few sessions with Dawn, I began to see myself standing upright, walking out from the puddle, and eventually realizing the rain had stopped entirely. She helped me see the sun again after what must have been years of steady rain."

- A.L.
"When I first started seeing Dawn, I was in a financially and emotionally abusive relationship. My confidence level was low. I had no self-esteem left. I felt like I had hit rock bottom. Dawn listened to my story. I felt I could express my feelings without judgement. She let me guide the conversation but injected questions that lead to my own self discovery. She was compassionate and understanding, but also tough enough to get me to challenge my thoughts about myself. She helped me gain my confidence back. Dawn helped me find the courage to make changes for a better life."

- K.D.
“Dawn has an intuitive and gentle process of providing new insight into my patterns, especially when it comes to interacting with those closest to me. Thanks to her- I feel more confident to handle challenges as they come my way. I highly recommend going to Dawn!”

-S.S.
"My wife and I are special needs parents of two children under the age of ten. Prior to meeting Dawn, we struggled with how to get through each day with everything we have on our plate. Dawn made a huge difference in helping us regain focus on what was truly important. She takes the time to listen to your challenges, ideas and concerns, and offers suggestions that aren’t prescriptive in nature...and that’s a good thing! She helped us discover positive change through collaborative, self-reflective conversation. My wife and I highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for help with figuring out the answer to the question: Where do I go from here?”

- GEORGE & KELLI
“Dawn is the first person who has really taken the time to understand me holistically. Our time together is about how my mind, body, and emotions operate and we focus on tools that actually work for me in real world applications. Dawn has ignited new abilities in me that have boosted my confidence in tough situations and allowed me to love myself for who I am. Anyone who is looking for personal, lasting, and positive impact and change in their wellbeing and mental health, should consider seeing Dawn!”.

- M
"Over the course of our weekly phone calls, Dawn's insightful questions and reflective listening helped me change my perspective about my child. She helped me develop a growth mindset and practical parenting strategies that I use every day. Yes, my child's struggles are still real, and things at home are still hard. But coaching with Dawn redirected me from a path of despair and defeat to one of understanding and hope. Thank you, Dawn, for helping me grow as a person and a parent, and for encouraging me to dream big for my family."

- G.V.
"Dawn helped to identify greater symptoms of hormone deficiencies and issues related to menopause, she has provided me with tools to help me manage through the ups and downs of perimenopause. Working with Dawn has provided invaluable insight into female health and solutions for my personal journey. I look forward to working with her regularly as there is always something I learn and can take into my life on a daily basis to manage my own mental health."

- J.H.
"Working with Dawn helped us realize that we are actually doing a great job as parents. We are trying to adapt our lives so we all can see and enjoy beauty in this world - going out to the community, restaurants, getaways, etc. She understands and coaches on how to recharge “our brain” and dive back to the routine. And she always knew how to put a smile in our faces :) Dawn is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in the field and it really shows in her work. We truly enjoyed working with her - we now know what we want our life to look like and we are working towards this goal (with up and downs, but never stopping). We would highly recommend Dawn Van Berkel for parent coaching. Thank you Dawn!"

- I.P. (Parent of 2 children with ASD)
"Dawn, I can’t thank you enough for all the time you spent and commitment and guidance you provided in helping me in my parenting journey!!! I have learned so much, I learned that this is an ongoing journey that doesn’t come with a quick fix but rather requires ongoing effort and investment. I learned that I am always making progress by having a vested interest and making efforts towards change. You enabled me to see things from a different perspective and think outside of the box. Thank you again for taking so much time out of your schedule and commitments to make me a priority!"

- K.L.
"My coaching experience with Dawn was absolutely outstanding. Over the course of a few months she helped me identify personal strengths that I had previously only applied to my professional life and adapt them to improve my parenting skills with my two year old. I feel like in the last few months I've gone from a frazzled parent with little patience who yells too much, to a much calmer and more confident mother (and wife and employee!) While not always perfect, our day to day life has definitely become smoother and I think our whole family feels the positive difference. All in all I gotta say, while I was a bit skeptical at first about how much of an impact this coaching would make, it's made an enormous difference and I highly recommend Dawn. THANK YOU AGAIN!"

- E.S.

How to get started

Thinking about therapy can feel like a big step, so I like to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. Here’s how we’ll begin:

Fill out a quick intake form so I can learn a little about you and your needs
Book a free 15-minute phone call — no pressure, just a chance to see if we’re a good fit
Ask me anything and get a sense of what it’s like to work with me
Complete your new client forms online at your convenience
Start your 15-minute consult over the phone and, if we’re a good fit, we can continue virtually or in-person.

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I’m Dawn — a therapist, a parent coach, and also just a fellow human who knows what it feels like to be in the thick of it. Let’s connect and have a real conversation. No jargon, no pressure, no judgment.

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