Reclaim Your

Second Act.  

Stop shrinking. Start emerging.

It’s 3 AM.

You’re wide awake, your mind is racing, and the same questions keep echoing in the dark:

What do I do now? How will I get through this? Is it too late for me?

You’ve spent decades being the caretaker, the peacekeeper, and the ultimate manager of everyone else's emotions.

You’ve put your own needs on the back burner for so long that you’re waking up wondering, "Who am I now?" You are starting to deeply reevaluate your relationships, wondering if they can adjust to how you feel now. You are wondering if you want to make a complete career shift, but fear that it isn't "worth it" at your age.

Add to that the sudden, uncharacteristic waves of perimenopausal rage, the anxiety spikes, and the physical shifts that your doctors dismissively tell you are "just a normal part of aging."

Society tells us that once we hit this age, we are supposed to quietly fade into a fog of invisibility.

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SOCIETY CALLS THIS A MIDLIFE CRISIS.

I call it your
Midlife Emergence.

This isn't about "anti-aging" or trying to claw back who you were at 25. This is about stepping into the most powerful, badass version of yourself. It’s about understanding the biological and hormonal shifts of perimenopause not as a defect, but as a gateway to your own agency.

Because we don't have to spend the next 30, 40, or 50 years just waiting around or putting up with the same things we’ve endured for our entire adult lives.

It is time to finally realize you can choose to stop worrying about everyone else's "shoulds" and expectations.

How We Work Together

Whether we are working together in Clinical Therapy (for Virginia or Georgia residents) or through Coaching (Globally), we always start with where you are right now.

I don't force you into a rigid 12-step program. Everyone is different, and I adapt to you—I do not expect you to adapt to me. We typically start with weekly 45-50 minute sessions to define what freedom looks like for you.

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The "Why" and the "How"

Therapy helps us explore the why behind your patterns. Coaching gives us the how to build a strategy moving forward. I work in the overlap.

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Nervous System Focus

Our bodies hold onto things that have happened to us, not from a logical perspective, but a physiological one. We look at how trauma and hormones are speaking to your nervous system, and we build structural tools to help you feel safe in your actual, daily life.

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Unapologetic Freedom

We shed the "good girl" conditioning. We stop managing everyone else’s emotions and start managing your own agency. We give you a safe space to tell your truth out loud.

You aren't broken. You don't need to be fixed.

You just need an advocate to help you chart the map for this next, incredible chapter.

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Policies

  • In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a psychotherapist and a client. No information is disclosed without prior written consent from the client. This is done by signing a HIPPA form. However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. I am required by law to report to the authorities the following circumstances:

    1. If I suspect that an individual may be involved in child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse.

    2. If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person.

    3. If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.

  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before our session you will be charged the full fee for that session.

    The therapist is not obligated to make up time due to a client’s lateness. More than 15 minute lateness constitutes a late cancellation and the therapist is not obligated to conduct the session.

  • If I am severely ill or have a life-or-death event, I will inform you that I will be absent.

    I inform patients of my vacation or conference schedule at least a week in advance.

    If I am unable to give a week’s notice of events which will keep me out of the office I will give 48 hours.

Fees

  • $200 per individual session (in-person or via telehealth).

License & Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

    EMDR-Trained

    PCI Certified Parent Coach

    Certified Sex Therapist for sexual assault

  • Licensed Professional Counselor #1124769260

Insurance

  • I do not take insurance, however I participate in out-of-network insurance programs, which typically cover 50% to 100% of my fee. To see what your insurance company covers, you can ask them the following questions:

    • Do I have out-of-network mental/behavioral health benefits?

    • Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, how much, and has it been met yet by other medical expenses?

    • What amount is covered per psychotherapy session?

    Please contact me to inquire about your insurance needs before our first session. 

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Real Stories of Emergence & Connection.

  • “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.

  • “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."

    —M.

  • “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.

  • “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... 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.” 

    —Kim K.

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Ready to stop surviving and start emerging?

Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis or a new life chapter, you don't have to do it without a map. Let's look at the patterns, find the root, and build a strategy to get you back to yourself.

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