Finding steadier ground through motherhood, midlife, and life's transitions

Compassionate therapy for women and caregivers navigating anxiety, life’s transitions, and the unique weight of caregiving. A warm, grounded space dedicated to your emotional well-being.

Is This You?

If you're reading this, you might be navigating a season of life that feels heavier than expected.

• Constantly taking care of everyone else and feeling exhausted

• Not feeling like yourself since becoming a mother

• Perimenopause anxiety, mood changes, overwhelm, irritability, or sleep disruption

• Navigating a major life transition or empty nest and struggling to find your footing

• Wanting support but not sure where to start

Mindfulness-Informed Care

I help you find a sense of calm amidst the storm of motherhood and midlife. By practicing present-moment awareness, we work to ease the anxiety, sleep disruption, and emotional overwhelm that often accompany perinatal stages, perimenopause, and menopause.

Therapeutic Philosophy

Support for Every Season of Womanhood

Compassionate Care for Deep Transitions

Whether you are navigating the postpartum season, caregiving for a loved one, or facing an identity shift in later life, my approach is warm and grounded. We will address mood changes and stress with tools that fit your actual life. Feel free to book a 15-minute consultation to see if we're a match.

Strengths-Focused Support

You possess an inherent resilience. Our work centers on reconnecting with your inner resources during major life transitions, helping you reclaim your sense of self and confidence. Ready to explore? Let's connect for a brief 15-minute consultation.

How I Help: Areas of Focus

Anxiety & Stress Management

Navigating the persistent hum of anxiety and the physical toll of chronic stress with mindfulness and grounding tools.

Caregiver Support & Burnout

Addressing the unique emotional weight of caring for others and rediscovering your own agency and well-being.

Life Transitions

Supportive guidance through the uncertainty of career shifts, motherhood, relationship changes, or significant moves.

Self-Compassion & Resilience

Fostering a kinder relationship with yourself while building durable resilience for life’s challenges.

About Dawn

I am an associate marriage and family therapist dedicated to supporting women navigating anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals and families navigating the impact of challenging behaviors, recognizing how stress and overwhelm can affect the entire family system. My approach is rooted in warmth and human connection, prioritizing a grounded, collaborative space where you feel truly seen. I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR. I provide telehealth therapy throughout California.

Under clinical supervision at Barefoot Counseling Group, I integrate mindfulness-informed strategies and evidence-based tools to help you navigate emotional overwhelm. Together, we focus on your inherent strengths, building a foundation of resilience and self-compassion so you can move forward with greater clarity and ease.

Dawn Spicer, MA, AMFT

Free Consultation

The first step is a brief introductory call to discuss your goals and ensuring we are a good therapeutic match.

Initial Intake

During our first session, we'll dive deeper into your history and identify the specific challenges you're ready to explore.

Sessions occur via a secure telehealth platform, providing a consistent, confidential space for your care.

Regular Sessions

Common Questions

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy. Many people seek support when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate a life transition. If you’re feeling curious about therapy, that’s often a meaningful first step.

What can I expect in the first session?

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to share what’s been bringing you in. We’ll talk about your goals, what support might be helpful, and answer any questions you have. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with.

What do you help people with?

I work with women navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, caregiver stress, life transitions, and challenges related to self-trust and boundaries. Therapy is collaborative and paced to meet you where you are.

Do you offer in-person or telehealth sessions?

I currently offer telehealth sessions for California residents. Many clients find virtual therapy to be flexible, accessible, and just as effective as in-person work.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. I accept Anthem, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Aetna.

How do I get started?

To get started, simply fill out the contact form.

What if I’m not sure what to talk about?

That’s very common. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can take things one step at a time and work together to understand what feels most important to explore.

You’re welcome to reach out when you’re ready.

Groups & Workshops

I’m in the process of developing small, supportive groups and workshops for women and caregivers. Future offerings may include spaces focused on anxiety and overwhelm, perinatal and postpartum support, caregiver support and burnout, parenting stress, life transitions, and self-compassion. These groups will be gentle, structured spaces where you don’t have to navigate things alone.

Groups & workshops are coming soon. If you’re interested, you’re welcome to mention this in your Request Consultation form or contact message.