Welcome!
It takes courage to look into therapy or counseling, so way to go on taking the first step! We believe it’s so worth the journey as it can be a life-changing and powerful opportunity. Here at Authentic Connections we love offering people a safe place to be real, to be seen, to be heard. A place to bravely explore change in a non-judgmental atmosphere so that you may live life to the fullest.
We value the importance of each person finding the right “fit” in a therapist… So explore our website, see how you feel, and give us a call so that we can answer any questions you may have. We look forward to joining you in your journey towards wellness!
If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, let’s work together.
Meet Our Team
Dawn Gabriel, MA, LPC
I am most passionate about offering women who feel anxious and overwhelmed a safe space to just be real, to let down, to breathe. We will work on seeking a deeper understanding of what you are going through while engaging and building on your strengths. My desire is for you to experience restored hope and begin to live a life of freedom and truth.LEARN MORE
Amy Heap, MA, LPC
I believe it takes courage to start this process of change towards self-understanding and growth. I want you to know, YOU are important. YOU are valuable. YOU deserve to live a happy and healthy life. I believe that no matter what your struggle, there is always opportunity for a positive outcome.LEARN MORE
Dave Holabeck, MA
Life can be hard. Sure there are seasons of smooth sailing and calm waters but sometimes we can find ourselves sinking in a boat full of holes in the middle of a storm. It is in times like these where we need not be alone, we need a fellow journeyer, a listening ear, a helping hand, a creative solution.LEARN MORE
Trish Holabeck, MA, LPC
I am passionate about journeying alongside people while offering a warm and comforting space. I believe in the healing power that comes from sharing your story with someone who genuinely cares and desires to understand you.LEARN MORE
Jillian Jackson, MA
It is my joy and deepest desire to walk alongside teens and women who underneath it all feel alone, lost, or empty. People who may put a brave face on but at the end of the day don’t know who they are, why they struggle, or how it is ever going to get better. I offer a fresh perspective and a place of refuge away from the chaos of life.LEARN MORE
Ashley Brown, MA, LPC
Are you overwhelmed with the impact of COVID-19? Do you feel like you are trying to figure out who you want to be in the midst of what is going on in life? Or do find that you are stuck in the same patterns of dealing with situations or people in the same way? I come alongside people and help them figure out why things aren't working anymore.LEARN MORE
Malia Doss, LMFT, SEP
Are you struggling in your relationship? Having the same fight over and over? Too much conflict or living like roommates? Or are you struggling inside yourself? Feeling irritable or numb or just not living the life you want? I help couples reconnect. I help individuals heal and develop leaving you more balanced, stable and whole.LEARN MORE
David Blankenship, MA
I work to help my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, how they they relate to the world around them, how they uniquely process their experiences and relationships, and how they seek to construct their ideal world. I do this through the use of temperament assessments, with a therapeutic approach centered understanding and attachment.LEARN MORE
Janie Blankenship, MA, LPCC, NCC
Do you feel like you’re never going to be free? Like you can’t shake the voices and insecurities that you live in? Do you want to let go of the patterns and beliefs that you have lived in for years? I would love to help you experience freedom in your life and to truly love who you are.LEARN MORE
