"Hello and welcome, my name is Dr. Dawn Michael, I am a nationally recognized relationship expert and certified clinical sexologist. My mission is to help resolve problems that you may be experiencing with your intimate life and relationship. With 20 years of counseling experience I helped thousands of people improve their quality of life and marriage. If you are ready to bring more passion into your life and create a deeper intimate relationship then you have come to the right place. If you are single, or married and your sexual issues are creating problems in your life, it is best to get help before it becomes out of control. My understanding of complex sexual issues is one of my specialties that my clients can feel confident that they will get the help that they need. "

"If you are considering therapy, you have taken the first step toward making a positive change. It takes courage to seek support and talking with someone can help. When we experience painful events, feel our life’s plan has been taken out of our control, and experience disconnect in our relationships with others, we can feel hopeless, alone and lost. However, I believe that, through life’s challenges, we can learn how strong we truly are. "

"Life can be a challenge when your emotions are in the driver's seat. If your emotions tend to get overwhelming or out of control, I can teach you specific tools to use in your daily life that will help you gain back control of the present moment and start building a vision for a better future. I specialize in working with people who have been suicidal or who self-harm. I won't be afraid to talk to you about these things, and I'll have clear ideas and plans to help you stay safe and feel better. If you are a parent looking for services for your youth, I will include you in treatment and offer you help in engaging with your child when their emotions and behaviors are overwhelming. My second area of specialization is with the LGBTQ+ community. If you have been struggling with issues related to your gender identity or sexual orientation, I have the experience and training to help you navigate your identity and find your place in the world. I can connect you to a broader community and network of services to help you live the life you want to be living."

"Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy."

" I have a experience working with individuals who have endured trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I enjoy working with clients coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and am passionate about helping my clients achieve growth and healing as I support them through their process of transformation."

"My approach to therapy is active and direct, yet compassionate. Together, we will explore to find solutions that will bring you positive change and happiness. I work using a variety of modalities including EMDR, psychodynamic, and DBT in order to customize your treatment for maximum and lasting results. "

"At Village Wellness Family Counseling, we can help you feel better. Is pregnancy or motherhood is different that you expected? Are you struggling to be the parent you want to be? Or are you or your child struggling with anxiety? If any of these statements sound familiar, call us, we can help."

"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I treat a wide range of clinical problems including: Depression, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Parent/Caregiver Support, Grief, and Trauma. "

"While talking about your feelings with friends and family may be comforting, that may not completely tackle your emotional needs and complications. Seeing a professional therapist can help to alleviate your emotional distress from difficult situations. My mission is to provide support and space for healing while counseling you and your family in a non-judgmental and safe environment"

"Are you tired of dealing with various issues in your life, but deep down you know you deserve real happiness and balance? You can always design more fulfilling and happier life for you! Anxiety, addiction, fears, depression, issues from the past, traumas, etc. can keep us stuck, but there are many ways for us to go past them, and become even stronger! Do you use food or exercise to manage your emotions? Have you been in a crisis and need help to deal with the situation? Do you need help with your relationship(s)? Don't be afraid to start your journey!"

"I believe the best relationships are built with trust in a safe environment. That is what I look forward to building with you. Through trust and safety, we can begin a coherent narrative through the journey of healing. No one is a better expert in your life than yourself. Together, we can work to make sense of the confusion and build the necessary tools to make you the most effective and positive version of yourself. We can fine tune areas in need, dust off perfectly good tools that have been forgotten about, and even throw in some new tools!"

"Life can present us with many challenges and difficulties that we are not prepared to deal with. As a result, you may find yourself experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, depression, poor health, or difficulty in your relationships. I can help guide you through these times; teaching you skills to better cope with the challenges of your life, helping you see things from another perspective, and assisting you to more fully live the life you desire. I would love to help you make the key changes in your life that will result in greater peace and happiness for you."

"Are you feeling anxious, fearful, tense, or angry and cannot seem to break loose from it? You may be experiencing an undesirable habit which seems to control you. You may not like your behavior, but it seems to take over in certain situations or around certain people. Or are you simply feeling dissatisfied with your life? You know you need to make a change, but you don't know where to begin. Even if you've been in therapy before, I offer a new perspective."

"My clientele are children, adolescents, and adult struggling with adjusting to life stressors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and personality disorder traits. Currently my practice is primarily working with females but I work with both females and males. I have worked in the field of psychology for over 10 years. I also provide Quotient ADHD testing."

"Life gets complicated on occasion. During these times it helps to have a safe, confidential space to figure things out. I've had a successful private practice for over 25 years. Each client and situation is unique. Over the years, I've learned so much about what we all need to not just survive, but to thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I choose a prescriptive combination of strategies based on your preferences. By gaining insight into our emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, we can all progress successfully in our life journeys. I also teach at CSUCI & specialize in parenting screen safety."

""Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." ~ Brene Brown. As a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating individuals suffering with anxiety and depression. Through unconditional care, compassion and introduction to new skills, we can get through it together. My clients often are searching for new skills to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression and also find they are on a journey to reconnect with their purpose and value in life. I believe many need someone to understand and guide them free from judgements. "

"I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression."

"I am an interactive Cognitive Behavioral and Solution focused therapist, and my approach is to support clients as they develop their own 'tool-bag' of coping skills to empower themselves to manage their lives and to improve their overall functioning. I provides support, encouragement and practical feedback to help my clients in a safe and supportive environment. By integrating complementary methodologies and techniques I can offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client."

"I believe each one of us has the capacity and resilience to live a full, meaningful life, in spite of painful and traumatic experiences; but we need a place where the unbearable feelings can be expressed, shared, and understood-opening new paths and new possibilities for deeper meaning in our lives. I am privileged to walk alongside you and help you grow beyond the places you have felt disheartened and convinced that expansiveness and growth were out of reach. Therapy provides a profoundly relational context for emotional expansiveness, human understanding, and a growing capacity to bear life's inevitable trials."

"Every person's need and situation are unique, I want to understand yours and be of service to you. Working with a therapist can be a great experience of self discovery and exploration.I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment for you to review any area's of your life you may feel stuck in. I will help you to become solution focused, teaching coping skills and techniques to change any old destructive patterns and negative thinking that are holding you back from reaching your goals. I believe in empowering women, whether single or in relationships."