Dawn Tatters Backos

Dawn Tatters Backos is a skilled mental health professional with extensive experience in various therapeutic roles. Currently serving as an ACTT Dual Diagnosis specialist at Wesley Family Services and as a Therapist at Gateway Rehab since July 2023, Dawn has previously worked as a Behavioral Health / Dual Diagnosis Clinician at Project Star at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh from January 2017 to July 2023, and as a Counselor at Sphs Behavioral Health from April 2015 to December 2016. Dawn's earlier experience includes over a decade at Family Behavioral Resources, holding multiple positions such as Senior Clinical Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, Mobile Therapist, and Behavioral Support Consultant from April 2002 to November 2014. Dawn has a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has a commitment to providing client-centered and family-focused therapy across diverse mental health needs.