Dawn James-Russell, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate Supervised by: Rachel Pendergraft, LMFT #203497, MS, MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, LCDC

Healing a broken heart begins at the core and can affect many people as emotions expand. As we face dramatic changes such as separations, divorces, and other transitions, this causes negative effects, lasting years after documents are finalized in a phase called 'transitional trauma.' Adults feel the rupture of this 'direct impact,' while children are left with the residual 'shock waves.' The goal of 'transitional therapy' is to leave harmful relationships behind and master healthy communication and coping skills. Together, let's focus on this holistic process, overcoming this season, denying generational scars, and creating a pathway of healing. With our G.L.O.W. method, the goal is for individuals, couples, and families to create healthy, happy homes by identifying and resolving conflicts. This can be achieved through heightened self-care, enhanced compassion and communication, and strengthened emotional ties; overcoming doubts, disappointments, and differing perspectives. We are a boutique group practice, providing protected, safe spaces for individuals, couples, and families to shift, strengthen, and shine. By addressing trauma and enhancing compassion and communication to revive relationships, we can restore healing and happiness.

At Love & Therapy, you’ll find a safe space to navigate life’s transitions with guidance and grace. Whether you’re in a perplexed relationship, preparing for marriage, growing in parenting, encountering career concerns, dealing with a complicated break-up, or managing a health issue, you don’t have to go through it alone - Healing Happens Here!!