In-Person in Sutton, MA 01590
Online in Maine, Massachusetts
I provide trauma therapy for adults feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, and/or helpless. Therapy for couples having the same arguments over and over again and want to break the cycle.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
Approach Description: I practice an integrative, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to meet the unique needs of each individual and couple. My practice is grounded in deep healing and practical skill-building, allowing clients to move past old patterns and cultivate meaningful change.
For deep trauma resolution, I utilize advanced brain-body modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. These powerful techniques allow us to access and process stored trauma that traditional talk therapy might miss, providing profound relief from long-standing distress, anxiety, and painful childhood or generational experiences.
To support your daily life and relationships, I blend insightful parts-work with structured, actionable tools:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Narrative Therapy: We will compassionate explore the different "parts" of you holding onto pain, while rewriting the old stories that no longer serve you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): I provide concrete, evidence-based tools to help you manage intense emotions, reframe negative thought cycles, and navigate daily stressors with resilience.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: When working with couples, I utilize this gold-standard approach to help partners break repetitive conflict cycles, rebuild emotional intimacy, and foster a warm, supportive connection.
Together, we will create a safe, comfortable environment where you can heal the root of your pain and build a life—and relationships—aligned with who you truly want to be.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175/hr Ind. M-F 9-5; $215/hr Ind. eves and weekends; $265-Couples 90 min. M-F 9-5; $305-Couples 90 min eves & wkends
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Optum, United Healthcare
Education & Credentials
Dawn McCarthy LMHC
- Female
- License # LMHC12166; CC8018
- Licensed in Massachussetts; Maine
- Practicing Since 1999
Education: The Johns Hopkins University; C.A.G.S.; Clinical Community Counseling; 2011
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, MS.Ed; School Counseling; 1999
Hofstra University, School of Communication; Radio & Broadcasting; 1996
Dawn McCarthy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Sutton, MA 01590
- Available Online for residents of Maine, Massachusetts
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice
I work with adults and couples seeking therapy to heal trauma: relationship, developmental, childhood, generational, etc. in a warm, supportive, comfortable environment.