Expert care for all ages

Our goal is to improve your life and the lives of your children. We offer therapy, evaluation and consultation services for children, adolescents and adults. DPS helps clients to set and reach their goals.
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About

Skilled intervention and evaluation by an experienced psychologist

Dr. Dawson's experience in both clinical and school settings gives her thorough understanding of students and their needs, as well as the needs of their parents and other adults. She received a BA in Psychology from Cornell University and a PsyD in Applied Psychology from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. She has worked in public and private schools as well as in private practice. She has consulted with schools and agencies, conducted workshops for parents, teachers, and other professionals, and supervised new psychologists. She lives in the area with her family and two rescue dogs.
Deborah Dawson
Founder, Dawson Psychological Services

Services

Skilled intervention and evaluation by an experienced psychologist

  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Psychotherapy
  • School Issues
  • Anxiety
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Depression
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Behavioral Issues
  • College Mental Health
  • Dyslexia
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Women's Issues

Approaches

  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Neuropsychological Testing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Eclectic
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location

Offering in-person and virtual services

A street map for office location at Watchung, NJ 07069-5803

Dawson Psychological Associates

Watchung, NJ 07069-5803