Emily Dawson

Emily Dawson, LCSW, understands that many individuals seek therapy for various reasons, whether it's feeling stuck, out of balance, or the desire to develop new and positive coping strategies. She believes that therapy offers hope for healing, acceptance, and personal growth, providing valuable insights into oneself. Starting from where her clients are presently, she harnesses their personal strengths, internal resources, and resilience, enabling them to recognize their inherent power. Emily's goal is to equip her clients with the tools, skills, and support necessary to create a life filled with meaning, intention, and value, a life worth engaging with daily. Her therapeutic approach is both collaborative and empathic, grounded in the belief that everyone is doing their best to navigate life's challenges. Utilizing a strengths-based methodology, she helps clients develop new adaptive tools and coping skills. Emily employs evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Narrative Therapy. She specializes in supporting adult clients dealing with anxiety, eating disorders, depression, trauma, as well as various issues surrounding gender identity, LGBTQ challenges, and relationship dynamics.