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!!

Transitional Therapy - From Broken Hearts to Healing Healing a broken heart begins at the core and can affect many people as emotions expand. As individuals & families face dramatic changes such as separations, divorces, etc., 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 while attending therapeutic sessions (pre-mid-post-divorce, individual, couples, and group) and master effective coping skills. Trained techniques in communicating, collaborating, and cultivating protected, positive spaces for yourself and others will generate social, emotional & behavioral wellness. Together, let's focus on this holistic process, overcoming this season, denying generational scars, and creating a pathway of HEALING towards HAPPINESS.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I congratulate you on exploring this journey. My own experience witnessing the power of therapy and helping others navigate life?s toughest challenges inspired me to create a safe and supportive space for healing and happiness. I specialize in Individuals, CouplesMarriages, and Families enduring life transitions, yearning for Growth to GLOW, specifically utilizing CBT, EFT, Gottman & Human Validation Process Model. At Love & Therapy, our hope is to provide a collaborative environment where you feel seen, valued, and empowered to achieve your life goals.