MS. DAWN M. ECHOLS, L.P.C.
Social Work at Limestone Pkwy, Gainesville, GA

Owner & Executive Director at Dawning Phoenix, LLC, Part-time Professor at Gainesville State College/University of North Georgia (UNG)

Mental Health Care

Dawning Phoenix, LLC - Cumming and Gainesville, GA since Aug 2012 - Owner & Executive Director Gainesville State College/University of North Georgia (UNG) - Oakwood & Cumming campuses since Jan 2010 - Part-time Professor Dawn M. Echols, M.S., LPC - Gainesville, GA Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 - Licensed Professional Counselor Family Recovery Feb 2006 - Mar 2013 - Counselor Affiliated Psychological & Medical Consultants - Gainesville, GA Aug 2009 - Apr 2012 - Licensed Associate Professional Counselor Dr. Thomas White, Ph.D. Nov 2007 - Feb 2009 - Examiner/Psychometrist Private Counseling Practice Jan 2008 - Aug 2008 - Intern Methadone Clinic Feb 2007 - Jul 2007 - Internship (Counselor) Hall Enterprises Jul 2001 - Jan 2007 - Co-Owner J. Douglas Brooks & Associates Nov 2004 - Jan 2006 - Clinical Assistant National Agents Alliance Jan 2002 - Aug 2004 - Insurance Agency Manager & Independent Producer Private Studio Jan 1996 - Jan 2001 - Owner Post Properties Aug 1993 - Aug 2000 - Leasing Consultant & Special Projects Equifax Apr 1984 - Jul 1993 - Sales Account Executive

Brenau University 2005 - 2008
M.S., Clinical Counseling & Psychology Georgia State University 1995 - 2000
Bachelors, Music Georgia Perimeter College 1982 - 1989
A.A.S, Marketing Management

Tutoring, Public Speaking, Training & Development, Psychology, Teaching, Career Counseling, Higher Education, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Adults, Staff Development, Mediation, Family Mediation, Transformative Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Conflict, Resolving Conflicts, Anger Management, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Employee Training, Treatment, Grief Counseling, Stress Management, Adolescents, Personal Development, Self-esteem, Therapists, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Student Affairs

domestic violence, mindfulness, purpose of behavior, and dynamics of social relationships. Other interests include public speaking, writing, research, and training.

Psi Chi, Golden Key, Phi Kappa Lambda, Phi Beta Kappa, multiple scholarships, and The National Dean's List - 23rd Ed, Vol. 1, 1999-2000.

DUI Instructor, Prime for Life/ Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Facilitator - Family Violence Intervention, Georgia Commission on Domestic Violence
Registered Neutral, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution