Healing can feel like a daunting journey, but you never have to do it alone. I view myself as a fellow traveler, walking alongside you as you navigate challenges and vulnerabilities. I work with both individuals and couples to foster a space of trust, authenticity, and growth. Together, we can conquer the obstacles standing between you and the peaceful, meaningful life you deserve.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, LDS/Mormon, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- 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.
Approach Description: I tailor my therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each individual or couple. I utilize evidence-based modalities, including DBT for emotional regulation, CBT for thought patterns, and EMDR for trauma processing. For couples, I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help repair attachment bonds and improve communication.
Education & Credentials
Jessica Dawson LPC
- Female
- License # LPC-24330
- Licensed in Arizona
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: Master of Counseling, Arizona State University (2023).
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $155
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare (Student Resources & UHC/UBH), UMR, Optum, Wellfleet.
Jessica Dawson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85206 and Tempe, AZ 85282
- Available Online for residents of Arizona
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth sessions are conducted through our secure SimplePractice platform. Before your appointment, you will receive a link to join your session and can simply click it at the scheduled time to connect with me.
In my practice, I view myself as a fellow traveler on your journey toward finding inner balance and peace. I specialize in working with both adult individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. By closely tailoring my approach to your specific needs, I strive to foster a safe, compassionate space that promotes authenticity and trust. Utilizing evidence-based therapies like EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), my goal is to empower you to conquer life's obstacles and heal on your own terms.