About Melanie Dawson, MFT

Melanie Dawson has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1992. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in family service setting, the school district, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, parenting, relationships, families, women’s issues, grief, and eating disorders.

Melanie utilizes short term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues and concerns when appropriate. She draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral, art, and play therapy. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people develop strategies to achieve satisfying and sustainable results.