Dawn Goers

Dawn Goers is a dedicated therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in foster care and adoption settings. She has cultivated a profound passion for empowering individuals who have endured trauma, grief, and loss, as well as those facing relationship challenges. Recognizing that life brings various difficulties, Dawn emphasizes the importance of navigating these challenges with a robust sense of self. She is committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing. As an EMDR Certified Clinician, Dawn skillfully integrates attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and emotion regulation techniques into her practice. For children, she employs child-centered play therapy, which encourages therapeutic expression and healing. Furthermore, her emotionally focused interventions are particularly effective for adults grappling with communication and emotional management difficulties, along with adolescents and children exhibiting behavioral issues. With her extensive background in foster care and adoption, Dawn offers a unique perspective to the challenges families encounter. She assists parents and children in strengthening their relationships, minimizing conflict, enhancing understanding, and addressing ongoing family system issues. Additionally, her work with individual adult clients includes a concentrated focus on navigating infidelity.