Dawn Forrester, M.S.

Forrest Rose Wellness

A bird sings not because it has an answer. A bird sings because it has a song.

~ Chinese Proverb

Mental Health Counseling

You Can Live the Life You Want

Are you at a turning point in your life? Do you know there is something more ‘out there’ for you? Are you experiencing a major life transition? Life changes can be disorienting, scary, and challenging. We may question if we can successfully navigate the changes we are facing. Depending on our situation, we may feel helpless, hopeless, sad, and/or angry. But there is hope, you are resilient, you can do this! I believe we all have the power within us to create positive change and transformation.

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”

~ Carl Rogers

ABOUT ME

My Approach to Helping

I have been working as a mental health therapist for 20 years. My goal is to help you find and use your strengths so that you can access the path to living your best life. By working together, we can find and nurture your power so you can start living your most authentic life with purpose and meaning and to move forward with hope, support, and clarity. Using a combination of positive and cognitive theoretical frameworks, I help clients navigate change and overcome the obstacles to living a meaningful life. I listen with compassion and for understanding, cultivating a strong working alliance so that you can focus on taking action and moving your life forward.

Personal Beliefs

I believe that we all have the right to be here, to express who we are, and to live authentically in our bodies. I strive to do exactly this – to live a full and meaningful life. At the same time, I understand that sometimes it may take a while for one to find their voice and live a life that they are proud of and feel good about. Sometimes, one can lose sight of or forget who they truly are supposed to be. This is my quest – to live my best life and to help others live theirs as well.

QUESTIONS?

Email me at [email protected] or

call (971) 265-6375 for a free 15 minute consultation.