LMFT

Dawn Hedwall, LMFT

Therapist in California

Dawn is a LMFT therapist in California.

15+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Dawn

Dawn Hedwall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her work and has extensive experience supporting people who have experienced multiple and varied forms of trauma. Her practice also focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, communication struggles, and the sense of being stuck in unhelpful patterns and behaviors.

Dawn works eclectically, drawing from a broad toolbox of modalities and clinical approaches to tailor care to each person she meets. She approaches therapy collaboratively, listening to individual goals and needs and then selecting techniques that address the blocks keeping clients from the life they want. Her background in relationship and family therapy informs her ability to address intimacy, parenting, blended family dynamics, and other relational challenges.

Whether someone is navigating grief, addiction, self-esteem issues, or the complexities of trauma and recovery, Dawn aims to create a practical path forward that aligns with each client s unique circumstances and goals.

Attachment and Trauma-Focused Care Available Online

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding how early relationships shape present-day connections. It helps people explore patterns in close relationships and build more secure ways of relating, especially when intimacy or parenting are sources of stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impacts of traumatic experiences and works to reduce the ways trauma influences daily life and relationships, often by stabilizing symptoms and strengthening coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach used to process distressing memories; it can help people reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotional reactions tied to them.

Dawn approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors a plan that may integrate these approaches. The choice of techniques evolves from an open conversation about what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, making scheduling easier and supporting continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dawn Hedwall have?

Dawn Hedwall has 15 years of experience.

Is Dawn Hedwall a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 80077.

In which languages does Dawn Hedwall provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dawn Hedwall located?

Dawn Hedwall is located in California.

How can I work with Dawn Hedwall as my therapist?

You can work with Dawn Hedwall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dawn Hedwall work with international clients?

Dawn Hedwall does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dawn Hedwall cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.