Dawn Sanders

Dawn F. Sanders, M.A., LPCA

Dawn understands that getting stuck on life’s journey happens to all of us at one time or another. She believes that as one becomes more aware of his/her own story, thoughts, behavior, emotions and beliefs that we have increased ability to face challenges and overcome adversity with success. Dawn’s goal is to help you discover alternatives to address the challenges that you face. Together you and Dawn will work to identify these specific challenges and strive towards mutually agreed upon goals that translate into more productive habits and effective functioning.

Areas of Special Interest: Disponible anche in Italiano

• Marriage and Family Counseling
• Pre-marriage Counseling
• Adoption concerns / transitions - pre / mid / post
• International Adoption Culture Issues - understanding and incorporating diverse cultural histories into family life
• Christian Counseling
• Sexual Trauma - Abuse / Assault / Rape
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Life Transitions
• Debriefing from stressful events
• Eating Disorders
• Burn-out, Anxiety, Fatigue, Loss, Grief, Depression

Dawn Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who graduated with her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Western Seminary/Mars Hill Graduate School in 1999. She has 11 years experience working with Americans, European nationals and North Americans living abroad. Dawn lived with her husband and children in Italy for over 9 years. Speaking both English and Italian fluently, her bi-cultural experience proves to be advantageous working with adults who were raised in culturally diverse homes. Having grown up in Cary, North Carolina, Dawn also enjoys working with those who presently call the Research Triangle area home.

Dawn’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, meaning she draws on, but is not limited to several theoretical orientations during her counseling sessions. The majority of her work is centered on Psychodynamic, Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral theories. Some techniques used in counseling are reflective listening, discovering irrational beliefs, evaluating self-talk, identifying cause and effect relationships, examining choices, setting goals and reframing.

Contact Dawn at 919-521-0975 to ask questions or schedule an appointment. Day time and evening appointments are available. Insurance billing at this time is not accepted. However, a sliding scale fee is employed based on need.