Dawn M. Echols, M.S., L.P.C

04/29/2025

Such a pleasure to share warm conversation celebrating friendship through art with film critic, Brian Skutle, on his podcast at Sonic Cinema: https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/04/episode-167-tombstone-and-friendship

It’s interesting how this episode lined up with events around it. My guest and I had been planning for this episode for months, and we happened to have time for it shortly after one of its stars passed away. My guest is a first-timer to the podcast, my dear friend Dawn Echols, and the subject is G...

04/10/2025

Reminded of this inspirational quote after enjoying a great conversation as a podcast guest of my longtime friend Brian.

04/09/2025

Such a compliment to again be a guest of Dr. Bill Lampton - Communication Consultant and Speech Coach as we enjoy a lively conversation about mental health. You can listen on his YouTube channel here:

Counselor Dawn Echols explains why people in our "do it yourself" age rely on counselors--sometimes on an extended basis.. https://bizcommunicationguy.com ta...

02/02/2025

I was honored to accept a donation on behalf of Amped Kids Foundation from Sheilafest this past December. It is difficult to find the words of how impressed and inspired I was by this community.

12/29/2024

Set yourself up for success with effective goal setting for 2025:

Events and rituals help us focus, adjust, adapt, and move forward in our lives. Instead of New Year’s Resolutions (which can be very good things), I suggest goal setting, using every 3 months as benchmarks. Effective goal setting is specific, concrete, and time limited. Set some goals for your yea...

12/23/2024

Several years ago, publicly acknowledging Christmas was being hotly debated. Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or a more recent holiday, Kwanzaa (or more than one during this season), share and embrace the intention and spirit of celebration in them:

In recent years, the annual holiday season, historically called Christmas, has become a political, social, and cultural debate within the United States. Different sides of the argument hotly debate the appropriateness of certain words, symbols, figures, and traditions. Often, when “Merry Christmas...

12/20/2024

Looking for a counselor is a brave decision demonstrating commitment to improving your life. While I am not accepting new clients, here are some tips for locating the right one for you:

Need A Counselor? When looking for a counselor, asking a few key questions can be important. In most cases, you will want to start with a qualified professional (See list at bottom). A licensed mental health professional with clinical training is usually the most qualified to help with your issue. C...

12/08/2024

I meant to share this prior to Thanksgiving, but it could be titled "Gratitude", or "Holiday Thoughts" instead. I have been reflecting on this myself recently:

Gratitude: As Thanksgiving approaches, we often hear the word “gratitude”. Many of us have a lot for which we are thankful. Sometimes, during historically traditional holidays, people experience sadness and have difficulty with expressing or experiencing gratitude, because holidays bring back me...

10/11/2024

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09/26/2024

Worthy cause and a great night. Join us as we raise money that provides music instruments, music lessons, and band scholarships for kids through Amped Kids Foundation. I am proud to be a part of this work 🎶🥁🎸🎹

Save The Date! The 2025 Annual Gala theme is Amplifying Voices as we empower children and amplify their voices through music. Our very special guest speaker and performer that will inspire us and motivate us through his personal story to continue serving youth who need a place to be seen, heard and supported

We hope to see you there!

09/11/2024

In continuing a shift in direction and downsizing the counseling practice, I am excited to again be sharing office space with Barbra Curtiss Realty, Inc. While daunting, it feels right. Support from friends and colleagues, with understanding and cooperation from active clients, makes the transition smoother.