Therapists in Athens, GA

Welcome. I provide counseling to Children, Adolescents, Couples, Families and Adults. I specialize in working with people to overcome Worry, Anxiety, Fears, Depression, Hopelessness, and Loss. I meet with couples to get rid of Relationship Struggles. Children and adolescents come to my office to eliminate Bad Habits. I join with families to undermine Conflicts and strengthen parent/child relationships. I work with adults toward healing from the effects of Trauma, and the influences of Physical or Mental Illness.

The people who call me for help are real people just like you. You exhaust yourself trying to cope with the stresses and strains of real life. You often feel overburdened, stressed out, and maybe even trapped. You try to stay positive about things, but your resources [emotional and financial] are likely stretched to the breaking point. Your relationships are struggling. It seems that the harder you try to make things work, the worse they seem to get. There's not enough time to do what needs done. Every moment you spend in therapy has to count.

If you are needing healing and guidance, or support managing grief, adjusting to life transitions, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, boundaries, or relationship changes or problems, I am here to help. The quality of our relationships and our sense of being connected to others and to our community is often at the heart of our well-being. We all want to feel safe, and loved and have a sense of meaning. I know at times it can feel that our challenges are too overwhelming. I want to provide a safe and welcoming space for you to face your fears and make real and positive changes.

Relationships are a tremendous part of our lives. When they are going well, they are a great source of joy and comfort. When they are not, they can be painful and consuming. I specialize in helping people with all kinds of relationship challenges- affairs, divorce, friendships, work relationships, break-ups, step-family transitions, parent's divorce, dating, remarriage, parenting, anxiety, depression, coming out, feeling distant, feeling stuck, feeling insecure. In our relationships we have some unique, and powerful opportunities for healing, growth, and joy.

Welcome to my practice! I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals ages 18 and older to navigate anxiety and depression related to identity, career development, and life changes. Anxieties centering around our sense of self can be especially challenging, as they often relate to how we define our place in the world. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings, develop coping skills, and achieve goals navigating these life transitions with confidence.

I believe that vulnerability is the key to true intimacy and growth in relationships, and with me, you can expect a safe space to take that journey. I understand that it takes a great deal of courage and bravery to embark on the journey of therapy and healing. If you are struggling with martial or premarital issues, family relationships, Self esteem, or even just everyday issues, I would love the opportunity to share that space with you and walk along side you on the journey. As a Christian therapist, my goal is to represent and reflect unconditional love to my clients.

Now serving Clients in Georgia and Florida via telehealth. Please email me for fastest response. I enjoy helping Clients recognize their problems, gain insight into how their problems developed, and outfit them with tools to cope with and overcome those issues. What do you want out of life? What is preventing you from getting where you want to be? I am glad to listen, I am glad to talk, I am glad to meet you where you are in this journey of life. Change, improvement, peace of mind and genuine happiness are all attainable. Where would you like to begin? How can I help? Please email me on this page for a prompt response.

I work with teen-age and adult Individuals, Couples, LGBTQIA+, and Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault (and their parents/partners/families). My therapy practice focuses on clients with chief complaints of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, LGBTQIA+ issues, Sex & Sexuality, Addictions, and Death, Dying, Grief & Loss.

You seem to have it all. You’re highly successful, ambitious, and supportive of those around you. Underneath, you are scrambling to hold it all together, feeling rushed, angry, burned out, and pulled in every direction. You feel like screaming every time you are asked to do one more thing at the expense of your own wants and needs. You suffer silently, or sometimes in outbursts, from the stress and overwhelm. Feeling resigned to meet the needs of others, you believe you just have to get through this.

Beth Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. She works closely with adults between the ages of 21 and 70 who are struggling to function to the fullest potential in their daily life. Beth holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Georgia in Athens (GO DAWGS!) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Argosy University of Atlanta. Additionally, she is EMDR trained via an EMDRIA approved provider. Beth subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, of which she is a member.

I work most frequently on relationships managing trauma and childhood neglect. I also love working with clients who do not have negative past experiences, but simply want to improve the relationships they have. I provide a warm environment for exploring areas of concern, and I am committed to hearing the spoken and the unspoken, as well as helping you make meaningful connections in your life. As a therapist who is Christian, I also enjoy making spiritual connections and giving encouragement to one's faith journey. I am also comfortable maintaining a safe secular space for you to share your struggles openly and honestly.

I believe every person can overcome their history and trauma to lead a rich fulfilling life.  I know that every person deserves and can achieve radical healing, and that it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there.  If you are relentlessly and courageously pursuing your own healing, you have come to the right place.  I use a combination of deep listening, EMDR, parts work, and other somatic modalities to help my clients achieve profound and lasting change.  I expect that you will see significant progress in the time we are working together, and if you don't, I will help you find someone who can offer you that.

I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic and find a way to enjoy the present.

Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.

As a therapist, I have had the opportunity to provide support and encouragement to people as they face life challenges, and I have assisted them in their journeys toward growth and wellness. My approach is warm, compassionate, and genuine, and my focus is holistic, allowing all aspects of your wellness to be addressed. It is important to me to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you feel comfortable while working through your areas of concern. Through counseling and education, my passion is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.