Dawn Robinson, LCSW

If you’ve been carrying stress or trauma for a long time, it can start to show up everywhere—tight shoulders, a busy mind at 2 a.m., feeling jumpy, numb, or “on edge” even when life looks fine on paper. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and go at your pace so we can understand what your nervous system has been doing to protect you—and help it find more ease.

My work is body-informed and trauma-focused. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, we’ll pay attention to what your body is signaling in real time (breath, tension, shutdown, agitation) and practice small, doable ways to build regulation and resilience. I’m also trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation, so we can integrate gentle body-based awareness, movement, and present-moment practices when that feels supportive.

I have a special place in my heart for people in high-responsibility, high-impact roles—first responders, military, medical professionals, and others who are used to staying composed for everyone else. I also enjoy working with fellow mental health professionals, especially when you’re the one who’s always holding space and could use a place to exhale.

When it’s a fit, we can also incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Many people like EMDR because it can help the brain and body “digest” stuck experiences without having to retell every detail—so memories carry less charge and you can feel more like yourself again.

You can expect a collaborative, grounded approach with room for real life (and yes—hopefully a little laughter sprinkled in). Together, we’ll work toward steadier regulation, more choice in your responses, and deeper connection—with yourself and the people you care about.

Dawn holds a Master’s in Social Work from Washburn University and earned her LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) licensure in 2001. Prior to private practice, she worked at a community mental health center, providing therapy to children and families within the foster care system or adoption process.