Dawn's Philosophy

Every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience.

You deserve to be respected as a unique individual, regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I believe that each and every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience and unique concerns that they bring into the counseling room. My goal is to meet each client where they are and work alongside them to help them achieve the goals they have come to counseling hoping to achieve.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to help them get through difficult times; assisting each person in recognizing, managing, and expressing their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with persons struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidality, behavioral issues, trauma, parent conflict, and relationship issues.

My office is located just off Highway 17 in Scotts Valley. I have personal life experience as a parent, step-parent, coach, and corporate employee and manager. I look forward to working with you or your loved ones toward meeting the goals you have.

I have associates that work with me and provide their own strengths to our team of counselors. See the Associates Page for their philosophies and experience.

Areas of Interest

Experience Working With
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Teens
  • Pre-Teens
  • Lesbian/Gay/Bi-Sexual/Asexual/Aromantic Individuals & Couples
  • Transgender Individuals
  • Polyamorous Individuals/Couples/Moresomes
  • Ethically Non-Monogamous Individuals/Couples/Moresomes
  • Non-Binary Individuals
Issues Addressed in Counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Suicidality
  • Self Esteem
  • Gender Identity Issues
  • Sexual Identity Issues
  • Communication Challenges
  • Anger Management
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Divorce
  • Parenting
  • Co-Parenting
  • Trauma

Client Focus

Age
  • Preteens / Tweens
  • Adolescents / Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Elders
Community Ally
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Ace/Aro
  • Transgender
  • Non-Binary
  • Polyamory

Finances

    Cost per Session:
    - Couples/Families: $175
    - Individuals w/ Licensed Counselor: $175
    - Individuals w/ Associate Counselor: $150
    Temporary fee reductions available: Yes
    Pay By: Cash, Check, HSA, Mastercard, Visa, Venmo, PayPal

    Accepted Insurance Plans
    (Licensed Counselor Only)

    Aetna
    Blue Shield of California
    Carelon Behavioral Health
    Cigna/Evernorth
    Magellan
    Managed Health Network (MHN)
    MediCal of Santa Cruz County/CCAH
    Optum
    Out Of Network/Superbill

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Triads/Quads/Moresomes