Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A place to put down what you've been carrying.

Honest therapy and thoughtful medication management for the moments when you are ready for something to change.

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A different kind of support

You don't have to perform here.

Sunrise Promise Therapy is for people who are tired of carrying everything alone. We make room for the hard stuff, offer practical tools, and stay present when life gets uncomfortable.

Our care is compassionate, direct, and grounded in the real world. Every identity, including LGBTQIA+ identities, is welcome here. One sunrise at a time, we will help you move forward with more clarity and agency.

Women-owned Veteran-owned
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Our space

Come as you are.

Our Cedar Rapids office is a place to settle in, speak freely, and do the work that matters to you.

Care that meets you where you are

Services & fees

01

Individual therapy

One-on-one care to help you understand patterns, build skills, and create meaningful change at a pace that is yours.

Insurance
Accepted, including out of network

02

Medication management

Collaborative prescribing that makes space to listen, ask questions, and find a plan that supports your life.

Available
In-person & online
Approach
Person-centered

03

Forensic psychosexual evaluations

Thoughtful, respectful evaluations rooted in clinical expertise and a clear understanding of your circumstances.

Format
Private evaluation
Location
Cedar Rapids office

Areas of focus

Care with range and depth.

ADHDAnxietyAutismBehavioral issuesCaregiversCoping skillsDepressionDrug abuseDual diagnosisEmotional disturbanceFamily conflictGeriatric & seniorsGriefLGBTQ+Life transitionsMedication managementMen's issuesMood disordersNeurodivergencePersonality disordersRelationship issuesSelf-esteemTesting & evaluationTrauma & PTSDWomen's issues

Our clinicians draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based, narrative, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches.

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Our team

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We offer care in our Cedar Rapids office and online. Reach out to ask a question or begin scheduling.

260 33rd Ave SW, Suite S
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (319) 560-5523 Fax: (319) 403-0121 admin@sunrisepromisetherapy.com
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Portrait of Dawn M. Richard, MS, LMHC

Founder & Owner

Dawn M. Richard, MS, LMHC

Dawn founded Sunrise Promise Therapy for people who need care that is real, not performative. Her direct, compassionate style makes room for honest work and practical change.

“I am not everyone's cup of tea, but not everybody drinks tea.”
Portrait of Jami Witbeck, ARNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Medication Provider

Jami Witbeck, ARNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Jami supports people who have felt dismissed, unheard, or overmedicated elsewhere. She takes the time to listen carefully and build a plan that fits the whole person.
Portrait of Stacy Krug, IADC

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Stacy Krug, IADC

Online / Remote Only

Hi, I'm Stacy, a dedicated substance use disorder counselor at Sunrise Promise Therapy. I provide substance use counseling and mental health services through evidence-based virtual care, personalized support, and a compassionate approach. Together, we'll build a path forward that works for you, no matter where you are.

When you talk with us, you can expect a warm, compassionate welcome from our care team. We understand that discussing substance use and seeking care can feel vulnerable, and our counselors provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your story.