My name is Essence Dawson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a retired Navy Veteran with experience, on a ship, overseas and to Afghanistan. In the last 27 years, I have been a mother, a wife, an active duty Sailor, dual-military couple, student, and teacher…I have been you! I have worked with various populations, from active-duty military, wounded veterans, homeless population, victims of domestic abuse and those incarcerated.