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Emily Echols

Pre-Licensed Professional

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97 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253
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Available both in-person and online
97 Keys Ferry Street McDonough, GA 30253
Let's Connect (770) 285-5849
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If your mind won’t stop racing or your body always feels tense, anxiety may be taking over. It can feel like you're always on edge or waiting for something to go wrong. Whether you're young and overwhelmed, an adult trying to hold it all together, or older and unsure about the future, anxiety can affect anyone. I help people slow down, understand their feelings, and build tools to feel calmer and more in control. You don’t have to keep living in stress. You can feel better—and I can help.
I’ll help you make sense of your thoughts and reactions so you can feel more grounded and in control. Using simple, practical tools, we’ll work together to ease your anxiety and help you breathe a little easier—day by day.
If your thoughts are racing or your body feels stuck in worry, let’s talk. You don’t need to have the right words—just a willingness to start. I’m here to listen and support you at your pace. Send a message when you're ready to take that first step.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Live Oak Counseling

97 Keys Ferry Street

McDonough, GA 30253 map

(770) 285-5849

Live Oak Counseling

211 Tift College Drive

Suite 102

Forsyth, GA 31029 map

My website
I offer therapy at our offices in McDonough and Forsyth, in person and online. Contact me, and we'll find a time that works for you!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
$135 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (770) 285-5849
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Live Oak Counseling

97 Keys Ferry Street

McDonough, GA 30253 map

(770) 285-5849

Live Oak Counseling

211 Tift College Drive

Suite 102

Forsyth, GA 31029 map

My website
I offer therapy at our offices in McDonough and Forsyth, in person and online. Contact me, and we'll find a time that works for you!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
$135 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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We are a self-pay private practice and do not bill insurance directly, but we're insurance-friendly and can provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Many of our clients use out-of-network benefits. We're happy to help you navigate the process.
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Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849
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We are a self-pay private practice and do not bill insurance directly, but we're insurance-friendly and can provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Many of our clients use out-of-network benefits. We're happy to help you navigate the process.
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Amber Flannery (Georgia / LPC011880) Emily Echols
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Liberty University , Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from SYMBIS Approved Facilitator 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from Gordon College Human Services
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I'm a clinically trained therapist with a focus on depression, anxiety, and grief. My journey started with a simple goal: to help people feel heard, safe, and supported through life's toughest moments.
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Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849
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I'm a clinically trained therapist with a focus on depression, anxiety, and grief. My journey started with a simple goal: to help people feel heard, safe, and supported through life's toughest moments.
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Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I help with depression, anxiety, and grief by creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. We'll meet weekly for the first few months to build momentum and trust. Together, we'll explore what's going on and use tools that work for you. You can expect to feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and more connected.
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849
"
I help with depression, anxiety, and grief by creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. We'll meet weekly for the first few months to build momentum and trust. Together, we'll explore what's going on and use tools that work for you. You can expect to feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and more connected.
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Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849

2 Endorsements

Live Oak Counseling
Live Oak Counseling
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCCPCS
Emily brings deep empathy and strong clinical expertise to their work. Her especially skilled at helping clients move through grief, anxiety, and trauma related concerns.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use CBT to help you notice and change unhelpful thoughts that affect how you feel and act. With attachment-based work, we'll explore how past relationships may shape how you connect with others today. Solution-focused therapy helps us find what's working and build on your strengths. Sessions are supportive, practical, and personalized to you.
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849
"
I use CBT to help you notice and change unhelpful thoughts that affect how you feel and act. With attachment-based work, we'll explore how past relationships may shape how you connect with others today. Solution-focused therapy helps us find what's working and build on your strengths. Sessions are supportive, practical, and personalized to you.
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (770) 285-5849

Location

Primary Location

Live Oak Counseling

97 Keys Ferry Street

McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 285-5849

Additional Location

Live Oak Counseling

211 Tift College Drive

Suite 102

Forsyth, GA 31029

(770) 285-5849
"
I offer therapy at our offices in McDonough and Forsyth, in person and online. Contact me, and we'll find a time that works for you!
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (770) 285-5849
"
I offer therapy at our offices in McDonough and Forsyth, in person and online. Contact me, and we'll find a time that works for you!
Photo of Emily Echols, Pre-Licensed Professional
Emily Echols
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (770) 285-5849