Dawn M Rain, MSW, RSW, CSAT-S, EAGALA MH/ES

(she/her)
Preferred Name: Dawn

Online Therapy

About Me

I am interested in empowering individuals, families, couples to change and live well balanced, healthy, happy lives. Areas of interest are: * Addictions - sex, pornography, alcohol, drugs and gambling *Mental Health - anxiety and depression * Anger Management/domestic violence *Trauma *Couples Counselling *Children and Youth

Education & Experience

I am a Registered Social Worker and have my Master's Degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University. I specialize with Addiction and Mental Health. I have worked with in the public health care system for over 28 years and now work solely in a private practice setting. I have experience with sexual addiction and compulsivity, alcohol, drugs, gambling, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am certified to use horses in treating various issues across a variety of ages. I am certified as a sexual addiction therapist and working on my partner's certification in this area. I am also in pursuit of EMDR certification and finding this modality extremely helpful in working within both addiction and mental health. I am trained in Gottman and Narrative therapy.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield