Dawn Johnson-Richard, LAC, CO | Psychotherapist

About Dawn Johnson-Richard

Focus areas

Anxiety

Disordered Eating

Parenting Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Drug Addiction

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Culturally Sensitive

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dawn Johnson-Richard

Hi there, I'm Dawn! I’m a registered psychotherapist and Licensed Addiction Counselor committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space. I help clients explore life stressors, trauma, and emotional challenges with compassion and care. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families facing issues such as trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, parenting struggles, and relationship concerns. My background spans in-home, community-based, Telehealth, and outpatient therapy settings. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I draw from evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, MI, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I tailor each session to your unique needs, honoring your My approach My approach to therapy is integrative and person-centered, meaning I adapt my style to meet your unique needs while honoring your lived experience. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities to support the therapeutic process. These include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping you understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop healthier coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): An effective method for processing trauma and reducing the lingering emotional impact of painful experiences. Motivational Interviewing (MI): A collaborative, goal-oriented approach that supports personal motivation and commitment to change. Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Emphasizes your strengths and focuses on solutions rather than problems to create forward momentum. Person-Centered Approach (PCA): Offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity to foster a safe and accepting environment for growth. My focus I have experience working with individuals, children, and families facing issues such as trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, parenting struggles, and relationship concerns.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Colorado

Education and training

Grand Canyon University, Master's in Addiction Counseling

NPI number

1194359364

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What practice does Dawn Johnson-Richard work with?

Dawn Johnson-Richard works with Rula Health - Colorado.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dawn Johnson-Richard?

Dawn Johnson-Richard frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dawn Johnson-Richard on their profile.