Therapists in Watkinsville, GA
Cameron Hoellrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
Virginia Synan
Pre-Licensed Professional, M Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I love working with children and adolescents! I can support you and your child walk through developmental changes and lifestyle transitions including new schools, anxiety and worry, family changes, parent divorce, trauma and loss. Often times, these changes create BIG feelings that can be hard for kids and teens to understand and express. I enjoy helping young people understand their feelings and partnering with parents to help their child learn to express them in a healthy way.
I love working with children and adolescents! I can support you and your child walk through developmental changes and lifestyle transitions including new schools, anxiety and worry, family changes, parent divorce, trauma and loss. Often times, these changes create BIG feelings that can be hard for kids and teens to understand and express. I enjoy helping young people understand their feelings and partnering with parents to help their child learn to express them in a healthy way.
Bethany E. Vash
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, TMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and I enjoy working with couples and individuals through relationship issues, including those that relate to previous trauma. I also enjoy helping premarital couples prepare for the joys and challenges of approaching the marital relationship successfully and for the long-haul. I offer discounted rates to first responders, veterans, and their immediate families, a community near and dear to my heart.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and I enjoy working with couples and individuals through relationship issues, including those that relate to previous trauma. I also enjoy helping premarital couples prepare for the joys and challenges of approaching the marital relationship successfully and for the long-haul. I offer discounted rates to first responders, veterans, and their immediate families, a community near and dear to my heart.
Dr. Kristi Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
Beth Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Not accepting new clients
"Why does anybody tell a story? It does indeed have something to do with faith. Faith that the universe has meaning, that our little human lives are not irrelevant, that what we choose or say or do matters, matters cosmically." L'Engle Join me in telling your story and we'll narrate your current stressors into a more meaningful life. I offer calm and focus as I engage clients and address their issues. Historically, I provided seven years of bereavement counseling. During that time I comprehended the nature of grief present in life's transitions in adjusting our expectations of ourselves and relationships.
"Why does anybody tell a story? It does indeed have something to do with faith. Faith that the universe has meaning, that our little human lives are not irrelevant, that what we choose or say or do matters, matters cosmically." L'Engle Join me in telling your story and we'll narrate your current stressors into a more meaningful life. I offer calm and focus as I engage clients and address their issues. Historically, I provided seven years of bereavement counseling. During that time I comprehended the nature of grief present in life's transitions in adjusting our expectations of ourselves and relationships.
Ivette Bledsoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Have you recently experienced a significant loss? Are you finding yourself preoccupied with your loss & wondering how you might make it day-to-day? Feelings of grief are a result of many different types of losses(loved one, marriage, job, pregnancy, & so forth). The most common, perhaps is the loss of a loved one. While it is true that are few things in life that we will experience more intensely than the loss of a loved one, other forms of loss can be equally difficult to overcome. With most loss, compassionate processing & utilizing coping strategies are needed in order to make sense of our feelings so we can move forward healed.
Have you recently experienced a significant loss? Are you finding yourself preoccupied with your loss & wondering how you might make it day-to-day? Feelings of grief are a result of many different types of losses(loved one, marriage, job, pregnancy, & so forth). The most common, perhaps is the loss of a loved one. While it is true that are few things in life that we will experience more intensely than the loss of a loved one, other forms of loss can be equally difficult to overcome. With most loss, compassionate processing & utilizing coping strategies are needed in order to make sense of our feelings so we can move forward healed.
Angela Londoño McConnell
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges are easier to tackle and we might even welcome them. Yet, other situations are difficult to manage and we may not be sure how to move forward. As a psychologist, I specialize in helping those with whom I work to make sense of their world and the challenges we often face. I place particular emphasis on how each of us constructs our diverse perspectives and the ways we interact with those around us. I value the strengths of each individual and work to facilitate self- understanding to enhance the quality of their life.
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges are easier to tackle and we might even welcome them. Yet, other situations are difficult to manage and we may not be sure how to move forward. As a psychologist, I specialize in helping those with whom I work to make sense of their world and the challenges we often face. I place particular emphasis on how each of us constructs our diverse perspectives and the ways we interact with those around us. I value the strengths of each individual and work to facilitate self- understanding to enhance the quality of their life.
Behavior Link
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently the clinical director of an Autism clinic in Watkinsville GA called BehaviorLink that primarily serves younger children in an early intervention setting. The bulk of my experience is with children that have a diagnosis of Autism. I enjoy working with families to develop treatment goals and behavior plans that can support them in the home, community and school setting.
I am currently the clinical director of an Autism clinic in Watkinsville GA called BehaviorLink that primarily serves younger children in an early intervention setting. The bulk of my experience is with children that have a diagnosis of Autism. I enjoy working with families to develop treatment goals and behavior plans that can support them in the home, community and school setting.
Valerie Dunn McBee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Not accepting new clients
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS—fill out form on DBT website for waitlist. ******Counseling is a highly personal and individual process, and it can be a challenge to find a counselor that you connect with. My style of therapy is very relational, and I will strive to help you grow comfortable with the process while still challenging you to think beyond your current framework or circumstances. I have an eclectic approach: while I focus on being relational, understanding and compassionate, I also approach change practically. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life; I'm here to try to help you to make your life what you want it to be.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS—fill out form on DBT website for waitlist. ******Counseling is a highly personal and individual process, and it can be a challenge to find a counselor that you connect with. My style of therapy is very relational, and I will strive to help you grow comfortable with the process while still challenging you to think beyond your current framework or circumstances. I have an eclectic approach: while I focus on being relational, understanding and compassionate, I also approach change practically. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life; I'm here to try to help you to make your life what you want it to be.
Tara Weiszer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Not accepting new clients
I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important and valuable factors in a therapeutic alliance and in working towards resolving clients' difficulties. Clients will find that I am accepting, non-judgemental and genuine. I feel that I am easy to talk with and I establish rapport easily with clients. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, college aged adults and adults who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and ADHD.
I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important and valuable factors in a therapeutic alliance and in working towards resolving clients' difficulties. Clients will find that I am accepting, non-judgemental and genuine. I feel that I am easy to talk with and I establish rapport easily with clients. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, college aged adults and adults who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and ADHD.
Taylor Krcek Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
My work is compassion centered, life-affirming, and kind. My practice is a safe space to explore neurodivergence and gender/sexual identity. I provide support to autistic adults and adolescents and those with suspected or diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My area of specialty is treatment of anxiety (including OCD) and depression co-occurring with autism or ADHD using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
My work is compassion centered, life-affirming, and kind. My practice is a safe space to explore neurodivergence and gender/sexual identity. I provide support to autistic adults and adolescents and those with suspected or diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My area of specialty is treatment of anxiety (including OCD) and depression co-occurring with autism or ADHD using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
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Sarah Nitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with depression, you have a loved one struggling wish substance use, you’re having a difficult time in this season, or you would like to learn to navigate boundaries in your relationships. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story and facilitates personal growth. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you. Asking for help can be one of the bravest things we do.
Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with depression, you have a loved one struggling wish substance use, you’re having a difficult time in this season, or you would like to learn to navigate boundaries in your relationships. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story and facilitates personal growth. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you. Asking for help can be one of the bravest things we do.
Holly Renee Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Holly Johnson is a psychotherapist specializing in deep therapeutic healing work. Using her 21 years in the field to grow and evolve her practice, she now uses a highly intuitive, integrative approach for helping people to heal and transform old patterns into healthy life patterns. She uses the model internal family systems, and is Level 2 trained. Most of us have experienced trauma and at the least, negative conditioning in childhood. Internal family systems is the best model for working with healing that.
Holly Johnson is a psychotherapist specializing in deep therapeutic healing work. Using her 21 years in the field to grow and evolve her practice, she now uses a highly intuitive, integrative approach for helping people to heal and transform old patterns into healthy life patterns. She uses the model internal family systems, and is Level 2 trained. Most of us have experienced trauma and at the least, negative conditioning in childhood. Internal family systems is the best model for working with healing that.
Shelley Lynn Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
Rachel Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I’m glad you’re here. As your therapist, it's my intent to guide you toward deeper understanding of yourself and give you the opportunity to process your emotions in a safe, empathetic environment. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can take up so much space in your life that it makes it hard to have patience, connect with loved ones, and focus on your responsibilities and passions. In therapy with me, we can gently challenge unhealthy thought patterns and establish healthier coping skills to lessen the power these issues hold over you.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I’m glad you’re here. As your therapist, it's my intent to guide you toward deeper understanding of yourself and give you the opportunity to process your emotions in a safe, empathetic environment. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can take up so much space in your life that it makes it hard to have patience, connect with loved ones, and focus on your responsibilities and passions. In therapy with me, we can gently challenge unhealthy thought patterns and establish healthier coping skills to lessen the power these issues hold over you.
Eleanor H McMahan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Welcome, and well done! Visiting this site is an important first step towards seeking something different for yourself. Reaching out for support takes courage. It's an empowered move toward claiming a healthy, happier life, more fulfilling relationships, and an enriched and compassionate connection with yourself. I would be delighted and honored to learn more about you and be part of your journey. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice and feel privileged to serve the Athens area and beyond!
Welcome, and well done! Visiting this site is an important first step towards seeking something different for yourself. Reaching out for support takes courage. It's an empowered move toward claiming a healthy, happier life, more fulfilling relationships, and an enriched and compassionate connection with yourself. I would be delighted and honored to learn more about you and be part of your journey. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice and feel privileged to serve the Athens area and beyond!
Katie E Loyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
If you have been struggling with feelings of sadness, lack of energy, low self esteem, anxiety, excessive worry, fear, depression or grief, you are not alone. Most individuals struggle with these issues in silence, but you don’t have to handle it by yourself. I have been counseling with individuals just like you for over 10 years in the clinical counseling setting. I offer my clients specific tools to use in their daily lives that can help, and I offer support and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
If you have been struggling with feelings of sadness, lack of energy, low self esteem, anxiety, excessive worry, fear, depression or grief, you are not alone. Most individuals struggle with these issues in silence, but you don’t have to handle it by yourself. I have been counseling with individuals just like you for over 10 years in the clinical counseling setting. I offer my clients specific tools to use in their daily lives that can help, and I offer support and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Michael T Bergquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
I’m Michael Bergquist, and I provide adult therapy sessions, online video only, for anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, social, and professional challenges. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a board certified Psychotherapist and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor. My private teletherapy practice, Ataraxia Psychotherapy, provides safe, secure online counseling sessions for adults who live anywhere in the state of Georgia. Please visit www.ataraxiapsychotherapy.com for more information and a booking link to make your own appointment.
I’m Michael Bergquist, and I provide adult therapy sessions, online video only, for anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, social, and professional challenges. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a board certified Psychotherapist and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor. My private teletherapy practice, Ataraxia Psychotherapy, provides safe, secure online counseling sessions for adults who live anywhere in the state of Georgia. Please visit www.ataraxiapsychotherapy.com for more information and a booking link to make your own appointment.
Oconee Center for Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
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Number of Therapists in Watkinsville, GA
100+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Watkinsville, GA who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
79% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Coping Skills |
74% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
71% | Aetna |
57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Watkinsville, GA see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Watkinsville?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.