Dawn M. Shelton

This Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. A clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), this therapist holds both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Family Therapy.

Areas of specialization include trauma recovery, relationship concerns, life transitions, addiction recovery, early childhood attachment issues, adoption, grief and loss, women’s empowerment, and stress and anxiety management. Using a strength-based approach, therapy focuses on recognizing and building upon the personal, relational, and family resources each client already possesses.

Treatment is grounded in collaboration, respect, and compassion. From the initial session, clients are encouraged to explore their individual needs and establish clear, achievable goals that guide the therapeutic process.

With extensive experience serving people across diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages, religions, and sexual orientations, this therapist provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where clients can feel understood, strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.