Dr. Dawson is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been in private practice in the Denver area since 2004. She has a wide range of experience treating emotional and behavioral issues in adults such as: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles and grief and loss. Additionally, she specializes in helping individuals who are struggling to navigate issues that may arise during the perinatal period: pregnancy, postpartum, fertility and grief and loss around these issues.

Prior to private practice, Dr. Dawson’s previous clinical experience included: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, school settings, community mental health and university counseling centers. She also served as an adjunct faculty at University of Denver, designing and implementing a graduate course on the psychology of grief and loss.  

Drawing from various theoretical orientations, current findings in neuroscience and extensive clinical experience, she is devoted to working with each of her clients to help develop a realistic treatment plan that is in line with their stated goals for therapy. She values the therapeutic relationship as the most important predictor of success in therapy.

Dr. Dawson is currently a board member of the Colorado Psychological Association where she serves as a Federal Advocacy Coordinator and a the Membership Committee Chair. She is also a member professional organizations including the American Psychological Association(APA) and Postpartum Support International (PSI) where she serves as a volunteer resource coordinator for the Denver area.