Dawn Balkcom, M.Ed., LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions while developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence.

I believe therapy is a space where you should feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I work with individuals who may appear to have it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, or the pressure of being the person everyone else depends on.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and intentional. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions based on your individual needs and goals. Rather than simply helping you gain insight into what is happening, I want to help you develop practical tools and sustainable strategies that you can carry into your everyday life.

At Amani Counseling Services, I believe meaningful change begins with clarity and self-awareness. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck while creating space for healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, and emotional growth. My goal is to help you think clearly, live intentionally, and move forward with greater peace, confidence, and purpose.