Therapists in Athens, GA

Many people today face complex problems related to employment, money, tragedy, mental and physical health, relationships, habits and addictions. The inability to cope with these added pressure and stresses of life sometimes interferes with our desire to be happy and live a satisfying life. While some may be able to make the needed adjustments on their own, others may need professional guidance to get their life back on track.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, for over 16 years. I have worked in the behavioral health field and have enjoyed, seeing the progress that each one has made. The steps that each person has taken has not always been easy. Let's do this together. I have treated clients/patients with anxiety, Bipolar, depression, stress and anger management, and self-esteem.

We provide court approved substance use, anger management and psychological testing and evaluation services. We are a trusted provider offering a comprehensive range of court mandated and employer mandated services. These services include alcohol and drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, SAP Evaluations, mental health evaluations, anger management classes, shoplifting prevention classes, MRT, substance abuse classes, ASAM Level treatment, victim impact panel, and alcohol and drug awareness.

Hi There! I have experience assisting clients who are struggling with a number of life’s challenges, including but not limited to grief, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, and addiction. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and accepting environment to facilitate the achievement of the client’s goals and growth.

Life can be just the worst. We can deal with crippling depression, paralyzing anxiety, or destructive anger. We can experience symptoms that are very much a part of us, like with ADHD, that can get in the way of our day to day. On the flip side life can also be fulfilling, humorous, and joyful. Not without it's sufferings life can be something meaning filled.

Your beauty matters, Your scars matter, Your health matters, Your uniqueness matters, and most importantly "YOU" matter. No matter where you have been, where you are, and where you are going, we all have a purpose. Although we sometimes take detours and experience significant setbacks, we can still reach our full potential. Today is the day you have chosen to put YOU first and I would like to assist you with gaining the necessary skills to become all you can be. Here at the ACAS Center, we treat from the whole health perspective and our agency was created with the social, physical, & emotional needs of our clients in mind.

Feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, grief, trauma, and other struggles beset us all at times. I believe creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and heard is vital, and cultivating a therapeutic alliance to be alongside individuals as a nonjudgmental support in the journey to wholeness and independence. I listen for unique needs and preferences and utilize an eclectic and integrated approach to working with the whole person. With empathy and compassion I will also ask challenging questions to explore ideas, new ways of thinking and understanding, and guide intuitive discovery for meaningful change.

Let's be real: life and relationships are just hard to navigate sometimes. Striking a balance between being loving and getting your own needs met can seem almost impossible. When is the last time you enjoyed your own life? I help broken women and adolescents regain their power. I have a passion for helping women and adolescents who are feeling angry, lost, alone, and frantic become calm, confident, and capable. I can relate, and I have been there. I want to help. I believe in therapy, because it has brought me healing and clarity in my own life. I want to help you experience growth, lasting change, and be able to trust yourself.

I value and respect the skill used to seek support, healing, and personal growth through therapy. It is my hope and belief that this shows in the relationships I build with clients. In my work, I partner with individuals to discover and reinforce their unique strengths while helping them uncover their potential for living fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating people with anxiety, depression, or repeated unhelpful behaviors. I also help people work through past trauma and difficult memories.

Hello, My name is Kelley Brown and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), anger management specialist and life coach. Additionally, I am a mental health first aid instructor/ advocate across the State of Georgia. I have a wonderful practice, Joy in Motion (www.joynmotion.org) that I am proud of because it focuses on healing, hope and restoration for individuals, families and couples. I have created therapeutic resources (journals) to aid individuals I work with to develop positive self-talk, reflection and affirmations. My practice is currently remote, in person sessions will be available in March.

I believe that sometimes life will knock you down so you can learn how to fight. I am here to support and empower you in that process. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and topics of faith can be shared without fear of judgement. I believe that you are the expert of your story and have strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to partner with you along this journey.

With all my clients, I start by trying to create a completely safe, private, confidential, accepting, non-judgmental, valuing, understanding, and empowering relationship. I believe that these components alone can often be enough to bring the changes you seek to make in your life. Whatever you are struggling with, I strive to meet you where you are, understand your experience, and help you achieve your goals for change. My clients are frequently experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, and it is my goal to work with them to uncover and heal the underlying driving factors of those symptoms.

I understand how life & daily responsibilities can seem utterly defeating due to mental health barriers, stress & feeling overwhelmed. Too frequently adverse feelings & thoughts, that may even seem sensible at the time, distort perceptions and cause dysfunction in our lives that we come to accept as normal! So, as your therapist, my mission is in guiding you on a journey of finding a new and healthier state of "normal". I will help you identify and manage the MH barriers you face to living a more productive life that nurtures your inner peace with renewed feelings of control & improved stated of well-being.

I am a professional counselor as well as a personal trainer. The link between emotional health and physical health is crucial. I have over 30 years of experience as a therapist conducting marriage/relationship, individual and group counseling. I work with children, adolescents and adults, and love helping people maneuver through life’s difficult moments.

Tikita Ficklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia, and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in different modalities that fit the needs of the client; however, she specializes in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) because she believes that once you conquer the battle within your thoughts, controlling your emotions and behaviors will be easy.

Our mission at Hope Springs is to 'Join You On Your Journey Towards Your Best Life Possible" There are many types of services that we offer in order to accomplish this goal. Our therapists are specially trained and licensed in a wide range of Professional Counseling, EMDR Therapy & Intensives, Comprehensive Evaulations, Hypnotherapy, Human Design, and Nature-Based Therapy; along with providing partnered and community based services such as Massage & Thai Yoga Therapy, Intentional Movement classes, Energy Work, Soundbath Meditations, and more.

Hi there, I'm Dr Myers. Do you feel pulled like life is moving faster than you can think or breathe? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work, and responsibilities? Is it difficult to find ways to cope with the everyday stressors of life? I help individuals better manage stress and heal from the pain of their past. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to center, a place where you are not overcome with anxiety. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit.

Hey Hey! I'm Kanesha! Are you ready to evolve into the best version of yourself? Then I am the person you are looking for! I empower teenagers and young adults to dive into what is keeping them from becoming their best selves in every area of life. I encourage everyone to find the root of their struggles to grow.

Hi, my name is Helen Jackson; I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Georgia. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Georgia College and State University. I received Master of Education with a concentration in counseling from Troy State University. I am currently employed with the Department of Corrections as a Mental Health Counselor.