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Meet Our Provider

Dawn McGuire, PA-C poses smiling with her family; her husband, two daughters, and son.

Dawn McGuire, PA-C

Founder and Owner

Meet Dawn McGuire, PA-C, a board-certified Physician Assistant and passionate mental health advocate. With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a track record of helping patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Dawn is dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages toward better mental health. Her approach blends empathy, evidence-based medication management, and collaborative treatment, ensuring that every client receives a tailored care plan.

Dawn specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and more. Her goal: to help you feel more in control, stabilize your mood, improve your sleep, and restore your sense of self.

Education and Credentials

Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Board Certified

North Carolina / 0010-10562

Master of Physician Assistant Practice

Campbell University

Master of Clinical Psychology

University of Texas at Tyler

With every patient, my goal is to help you feel more in control, stabilize your mood, improve your sleep, and restore your sense of self.

Our Values

1.

Compassion

The ability to recognize the suffering of others and a genuine desire to help or alleviate that suffering; showing kindness, empathy, and concern.

2.

Empower

To give someone the confidence, tools, or authority to take control of their life or situation, enabling people to feel stronger and more capable.

3.

Respect

Acknowledging the worth, feelings, and rights of others; treating people with dignity, consideration, and appreciation.

4.

Integrity

Consistently adhering to strong ethical and moral principles; being honest, trustworthy, and fair in all actions.

5.

Collaboration

Working together with others in a spirit of partnership and teamwork to achieve shared goals or solve problems.

Dawn’s commitment to holistic care is evident in the way she advocates for her patients and treats each one with dignity and respect. She demonstrates exceptional skill in assessing, educating, and supporting individuals through complex emotional challenges, always ensuring their voices are heard. Her dedication to improving mental health outcomes and promoting wellness across the lifespan is truly inspiring.

During my clinical experience, I had the privilege of working under the guidance of Dawn, whose compassion, professionalism, and expertise in mental health care have left a lasting impression on me. Dawn has a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life—whether children, adults, or older adults—meeting each individual exactly where they are in their journey. Her genuine empathy and calm demeanor instantly put patients at ease, creating a safe and trusting environment for healing.

Working alongside Dawn has strengthened my clinical confidence and deepened my understanding of patient-centered mental health care. She is not only a gifted clinician but also an incredible mentor whose kindness and wisdom make a lasting difference in both patients and students alike.

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