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Dawn Pesso

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dawn Pesso is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Years in Practice: 20 State: California

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My experience in the counseling field is extensive, varied and spans over 20 years. I am passionate about the field of Psychology, about people, and relationship. For me there is nothing more important than this work, and I consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to do this work with you.

My approach is warm and empathic. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to be able to reach your goals. My methodology is Client Centered and Psychodynamic. As it may be called for, I would at times use a Solution Focused, or an Existential approach as well.

I work mainly with adults who either have reached some type of a crossroads in their life, or are experiencing a big change in their life.   There is often a loss of an important relationship or unhappiness in a relationship, or sometimes there is a general sense of unhappiness . Sometimes people find themselves questioning where they are in their lives.  Maybe they are questioning themselves, or a relationship, or their career.   Whatever you may be dealing with, we can talk about it and gain the understanding around it that you may need.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken
English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Dawn Pesso

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Dawn is super helpful.

Nov 01, 2023

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Dawn is excellent! Very broad knowledge and great at helping me think my way through my issues. Focused and empathetic and super encouraging

Apr 13, 2023

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Dawn is super helpful. Very insightful and also very supportive.

Oct 04, 2022

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Dawn is super helpful

T.E.·Jun 01, 2022

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Dawn is excellent! Very helpful, very knowledgeable, always has books and other resources to recommend, and very positive!

T.E.·Jan 29, 2022

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Dawn was my first counselor on betterhelp and I can't say enough of how wonderful it's been working with her. She has been incredibly supportive and kind throughout my journey back into therapy. Due to financial issues, I will have to take a break from betterhelp's services but I hope to work with Dawn again in the future. Thank you Dawn!

S.O.·Jun 12, 2021

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Dawn is excellent. She has been super helpful in guiding me through how to deal with my multiple problems. She helps me figure out how and what order to deal with things.

T.E.·May 18, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Dawn Pesso offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.