Transform Your Life with Compassionate and Effective Counseling
Passionate About Empowering Growth & Healing
NelSun Pines Retreat & Therapy offers comprehensive mental health and wellness services in a compassionate and supportive environment. With over 25 years of experience, founder Dawn Nelson, LCSW-S, ACSW, SAP, CART guides individuals, couples, families, and children through a variety of challenges.
Individual Therapy
- Personalized sessions addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, and more.
- Specialized support for trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
- Help navigating life transitions, grief, and personal growth.
Couples & Family Therapy
- Strengthening communication and intimacy in relationships.
- Conflict resolution, parenting guidance, and family mediation.
- Therapy for couples struggling with infertility, infidelity, and divorce.
Specialized Programs
- Anger & Frustration Management Program for individuals and families.
- Trauma-Informed Care for dissociative disorders and complex trauma.
- Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Support.
- Parenting Support & Facilitation for families with children struggling with behavioral, learning, or emotional issues.
Additional Support
- Diagnostic assessments and consultations.
- Crisis intervention and emergency support.
- Public speaking and workshops on various mental health topics.
Why choose NelSun Pines Retreat & Therapy?
- Experienced and Compassionate Therapist: Dawn Nelson offers a safe and supportive environment with individualized attention and genuine empathy.
- Evidence-based Approach: Treatments are informed by current research and best practices.
- Client-centered Focus: Empowering clients to actively participate in their healing process.
- Flexible Options: Traditional appointments, extended sessions, one-time consultations, and phone/online sessions available.
Find the Support You Need
If you're ready to take the next step towards healing and personal growth, contact NelSun Pines Retreat & Therapy today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Overall Impressions
The majority of the reviews for Dawn, the therapist, are overwhelmingly positive, with both reviewers giving her the highest rating of 5 stars.
Practitioner Communication
Effective Communication
One of the key strengths highlighted by both reviewers is Dawn's ability to communicate effectively with her clients. Both Jennifer and Lauren praise Dawn for being approachable, communicating clearly, and actually listening to her patients' concerns.
Exceptional Therapist
Expertise
Dawn is praised for her exceptional therapy skills, with both reviewers commenting on her ability to exceed their expectations. Jennifer describes her as a "great therapist" who "over exceeded" her expectations, while Lauren simply states that she is an "excellent therapist".
Recommendations
Highly Recommended
Both reviewers enthusiastically recommend Dawn to others, with Jennifer explicitly stating that she "highly" recommends Dawn and Lauren mentioning that she regularly refers clients to her.
