Howdy!

Finding a therapist is hard... You may be seeking support for yourself or your closest relationships. Many issues we come in with have deeper roots. You might see yourself represented in how I talk about therapy (or not). When in doubt, reach out and we can chat more about what's going on. If I’m not quite the right fit, I’m happy to provide referrals.

With that said, here are some reasons you might want to work with me:

1) I focus on depth work. Meaning, I help unpack long-standing beliefs/feelings/behaviors and get to the good stuff, like better understanding your own inner world ( and your partner’s).

2) My specialties include: exploring family-of-origin and childhood experiences, trauma (CPTSD), eating disorders/body image, religious trauma, and couples/partner work.

3) I kick my shoes off (literally). In other words, I bring my authentic self to the room. You'll see my humor, curiosity, directness and warmth from the jump. I keep 3 beverages on my desk and the fidgets are for both of us.

I have specific training in the areas listed above, however each person is unique. You may be coming in because of increased anxiety at work, and we discover some beliefs that originated from childhood. We don't always know what we'll find, and usually end up on a colorful journey. This is the meaningful (and sometimes scary!) part of therapy.

I can help you hold all the things we unpack. You're not alone on this journey and I'd be honored to 'go there' with you. This is a big step, so let's hop on the phone and see if it's a match.

For curious minds, I also have a life outside the room. I'm a PNW native, Great Dane mom, horse girl, micro-hobbyist, CrossFitter, and lifelong learner (nerd). I find my job extremely rewarding and engaging. Which also means I’m usually listening to an audiobook/podcast on my craft.

Dawn Myers, relationship therapist in Oregon, outdoors with her dog.
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Approach

  • Psychodynamic, Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and Structural Family Therapy.

Credentials

  • MA, Couples and Family Counseling from George Fox University

  • Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 + 2)

Involvement

  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

  • Columbia River Eating Disorder Network (CREDN)

  • Reclamation Collective

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What can I expect from the first session?

The first session can bring a lot of nerves… understandably!

Before we meet, you will have completed intake paperwork with information about what brings you in and some history about you or your relationship.

When you arrive (in person or virtually), we’ll take some time to get to know each other and talk through your current concerns and goals. There is structure to the session, but also plenty of room to shift and follow what feels most important in the moment.

My hope is that you leave the first session feeling understood and with a clearer sense of what our work together can look like.