Who I am, How I work

Leslie Dawson, MEd, MS

My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on you. I respect your unique experience, helping you navigate the terrain that is you and your life, with you as the guide.

I have advanced EMDRIA-approved training in EMDR. Together, we use skills from this modality, along with other influences, as we work to understand your pain, patterns, needs. My sense is all therapy is trauma therapy.

I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, and believe we are all works-in-progress. It’s important we co-create a safe, connected relationship. My intention is to allow you to feel free to experiment with new ideas, new understandings, new access to the depths of your emotions, and integration of your discoveries.

I have specialized training and experience working with complex trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and gifted, twice-exceptional (2E) adults.