Finding a therapist who is the right fit can take time.  It can be a bit like finding the right car.  Sometimes we get right in, and things just feel right.  Most of the time though, we do a lot of research to see what we need.  So, how can you choose the right therapist? What type of therapist do you need?  The mental health field has many specialties.  There are therapists that specialize in couples, marriage, family, grief, trauma, LBGTQ and more.  For instance, at Dawn we specialize in the prevention and treatment of trauma. To find the right

Why is there so much paperwork when I begin therapy? I definitely did not get into this field for the paperwork.  And yet, here we are.  Whether it is the doctor’s office or your therapist’s office, the forms to fill out and sign can seem never ending.  And we each respond to this different.  Some people like to read through everything and ask questions.  Others want to sign on the dotted and get to the good part.  Either way, it is important to understand what’s in these documents. Making an Informed Decision by Knowing All the Facts There are several