Meet Dawn James-Russell,
MS, MA, LMFT-Associate, LCDC
Supervised by Rachel Pendergraft, LMFT-S
Founder & CEO of Love & Therapy Inc.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Certified Life / Relationship Coach
Hi, I’m Dawn James-Russell. With several years of therapeutic experience serving the community, my passion is walking alongside couples and families as they navigate life’s transitions.
Whether you’re entering a new chapter—like engagement or marriage—or facing challenges such as relationship struggles, marital issues, break-ups, or divorce (with or without custody concerns), I’m here to support you. My role is to help you gain clarity, build stronger communication, and create healthier connections during life’s most pivotal moments.
At Love & Therapy, we believe that healing is not just about overcoming difficulties—it’s about rediscovering your inner strength, resilience, and light. Together, we'll work to help you Grow your GLOW, stepping into the next phase of life with healing and hope.
A Journey of
Personal Resilience
🏅 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
🔏 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
👨👨👦 Court Appointed Special Advocate
🛞 Creator of G.L.O.W. Method
Educational Excellence
A strong foundation in mental health, human relations, and therapeutic practice
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Master of Arts -
Marriage & Family Therapy
2023
Amberton University
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Master of Science -
Human Relations & Business
2018
Amberton University
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Bachelor of Science -
English Education & History
2003
Paul Quinn College
Transitional Therapy:
From Broken Hearts to Healing
Healing a broken heart begins at the core and can affect many people as emotions expand. As individuals & families face dramatic changes such as separations, divorces, etc., this causes negative effects, lasting years after documents are finalized in a phase called 'Transitional Trauma.'
Adults feel the rupture of this 'direct impact,' while children are left with the residual 'shock waves.' The goal of 'Transitional Therapy' is to leave harmful relationships behind while attending therapeutic sessions (pre-mid-post-divorce, individual, couples, and group) and master effective coping skills.
Trained techniques in communicating, collaborating, and cultivating protected, positive spaces for yourself and others will generate social, emotional & behavioral wellness. Together, let's focus on this holistic process, overcoming this season, denying generational scars, and creating a pathway of HEALING towards HAPPINESS.
Professional Credentials
& Certifications
Current certifications and specialized training in addiction counseling and family advocacy
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate - exp. 10/2027
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Certified Life Coach
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - exp. 9/2026
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Court Appointed Special Advocate - Dallas County - Since 2019
Our Mission
"To transform lives through the G.L.O.W. Method, creating protected spaces where love and professional therapy intersect, fostering healing that leads from brokenness to wholeness."