in-person at the hampstead office
& virtual in north carolina
Dawn Gesualdi, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Children, Families, and Adults
Play Therapy, Anxiety, Health Issues, Grief & Loss, Faith
Relationships are at the core of human experience.
Let’s build trust, take our time, explore deep emotions and share the underlying fears and needs we all have. Together we can re-create supportive bonds and transform emotional distress into meaningful connections.
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I help individuals learn to emotionally attune to themselves and others and to repair disconnection. Together we will walk through the goal-oriented steps and stages of EFT.
EFT is a scientifically researched and highly effective method of counseling that provides individuals with an understanding of the cycles that lead to disconnection. Through listening, validation, and empathy, individuals learn to heal attachment wounds, and restore emotional connection with themselves and others.
I’m a relationship person, emotional and real.
With my friends and family, I am known as the deep feeler and when you are going through tough times, I’m the one who will join you in your pain. We will cry it out together! My greatest joy is spending time with my family, we are a blended family with five children.
I love all things about the ocean, the feeling of being out in the sea and any chance I can get to interact with sea life. Prior to becoming a counselor, I was a dolphin trainer and researcher. These days my passion is playing with stingrays in the Caribbean! Oh, and I also love to go to antique flea markets and search for vintage and reclaimed furniture and decor.
Dawn Gesualdi, MS, LCMHCA, NCC is a therapist at Reclaim Counseling and Wellness at their Hampstead location. She also provides therapy virtually in North Carolina. Dawn received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 1996 and her Masters of Science in Counseling from Georgia State University in 1998. Dawn enjoys working with young children (ages 4 -12) and adults who have anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is a member of ICEEFT, the international Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Carolina Center for EFT. Dawn is working towards certification as an EFT Counselor. Dawn also enjoys working with adults with chronic illness, grief and loss, and provides parent coaching for behavioral and emotional concerns as well as support for those navigating divorce.
Professional Bio
It's time to address the underlying issues contributing to the inability to perform daily functions. Whether it's challenging the status quo, trying to figure out how to stop worrying, supporting your child's growth, working towards a healthier relationship with you partner, or something else entirely, we are here to support you in your mental health journey.