Dawn has been in the mental health field for over 17 years and obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania. She later earned a Master of Science degree from Walden University where she majored in clinical mental health counseling. She currently holds an LPC and is trained in EMDR. Dawn currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is married with teenage twins. Dawn is passionate about her pets, the LGBTQ+ community, and sharing her experiences and skills with others. She is an active volunteer within her church and community. Dawn’s self-care includes going to Busch Gardens, playing volleyball and bowling with Stonewall Sports, and spending time with her family and pets.