THE WAY IS THROUGH FOUNDER
DAWN FORETICH, LMHC
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the first step is often the hardest. I’m a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist in Florida, practicing since 2008.
My approach is warm, holistic, and strengths-based. Think of me as your therapeutic co-pilot, here to help you navigate life transitions, grief, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, phobias, and those days when your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open.
With a background in Fine Art Photography and a master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy, I blend creative expression with tools such as IFS, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and more.
Whether you’re facing a life shift or just trying to stay afloat, I’m here with compassion, curiosity, and a little humor. The way is through, and you don’t have to walk the path alone.
Healing doesn’t come from avoiding pain — it comes from gently facing it, with support and compassion. As poet Robert Frost once said, “The best way out is always through.” In therapy, we’ll work together to move through the hard stuff — not around it — at a pace that feels safe and empowering. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or something else, I’m here to walk that path with you.
LIFE CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING.
This is especially true when you’re experiencing challenging symptoms. As a Tampa therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what’s weighing you down and build tools to heal, grow, and move forward with clarity. Below are some of the areas I specialize in. Click on images to learn more.
Are you experiencing…
When your mind is going for the gold, the event: worst-case scenario planning.
When your brain’s Wi-Fi goes down and takes your motivation, joy, and laundry skills with it.
When your body and mind keep hitting replay on events you'd rather forget.
When a spider turns your brain into a horror movie and your heart into a drum solo.
When your mood's playlist shifts from blues to punk rock with no warning.
Like carrying an invisible suitcase—sometimes it’s light, sometimes it knocks you over in the cereal aisle.
Join the Journey.
Art & Soul is where creativity meets the beautifully messy business of being human.
I share reflections, images, and gentle insights from the intersection of art, healing, and life’s odd little moments. It’s part studio, part journal, part cozy corner of the internet — come as you are.
MY APPROACH
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
My approach blends talk therapy, art therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness.
Sessions often start with grounding exercises like mindful breathing—because sometimes the best way to quiet the mind is to actually listen to the body. I’ll gently guide you to notice physical sensations, helping you access the deep wisdom your body already holds.
Through talk therapy, you’ll explore your thoughts and emotions. And when words get stuck, art therapy steps in to give those feelings a brushstroke or two of expression.
By weaving together these approaches, my goal is to help you develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience, creating your internal toolkit for navigating life’s messier moments.
I’m all about collaboration and curiosity, empowering you with insight into the mind-body connection, and creating a safe, supportive space where growth (and the occasional laugh) is not just allowed—it’s encouraged.
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