Dawn Marchak (She/Her)

Having personally suffered with anxiety since my teen-age years, I understand how debilitating and scary anxiety symptoms can be. There are many tools and skills to learn to manage the symptoms, in place of, or in addition to medication, depending on the individual. The bottom line is that life does not have to be directed by anxiety, or the fear of an anxiety attack. Being freed of the fear of symptoms will result in a much better life.

Divorce is one of the hardest life events a person may have to face. Whether you are the one deciding to divorce or the partner who is being divorced, there are many issues to be dealt with, and processed through. Having support through the process eases some of the pain, as time passes to help in working through the situation. I offer couple's counseling for those who want to avoid the finality of divorce, however, sometimes it is too late, and the divorce happens. I can help you.

Many times, a person is diagnosed long after the initial symptoms of depression occur, resulting in feeling less-than, or worthless, or even going crazy. Once a diagnosis has been made, work can begin to manage the symptoms so life can be a pleasure again. Learning tools and skills to manage the symptoms, as well as determining the possible source of the depression, can be a tremendous help in improving quality of life. There is hope!

No one knows more about the a person than the person. You are the expert on you. Most days it may not seem that way, but when you are in a space where you feel you are allowed to express your thoughts and feelings without judgement, it is amazing what can be discovered. This therapy orientation allows a person to voice their thoughts, feelings, concerns, hopes, and dreams, providing a launching point for therapy! I believe a person who feels empowered will be the most successful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is what I believe to be foundational to mental health counseling. I believe the majority of people would benefit from learning skills and tools to help control the cognitive influence on behaviors. Behaviors tend to get us in trouble more than just our thoughts, so learning tools and skills to connect the cognitive to the behavioral results in a positive outcome.

Within couple's counseling are various ways to address issues within the relationship. In some cases, counseling is a last ditch effort to save a broken relationship. In other cases, there may be ambivalence about the relationship and uncertainty about whether to continue to work on the relationship or not, or in some cases even seeking help for the partner who is resistant to ending the relationship learn to accept it. What ever the situation, processing through it can benefit from support.