Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Athens, GA
She has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children providing individual, group, and family counseling for psychiatric and dual diagnosis individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, just to name a few.
Keisha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 15 years of experience as a therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC and her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. She also earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Keller University.
She has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children providing individual, group, and family counseling for psychiatric and dual diagnosis individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, just to name a few.
Keisha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 15 years of experience as a therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC and her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. She also earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Keller University.
As a psychotherapist with 27 years experience I am trained in EMDR, Gottman's Family Therapy, The Satir Family Model, Patrick Carne's International Institute of Trauma and Addiction, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Solution Oriented Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused ACT therapy. I work with clients who want to gain skills and insights about their immediate concerns while exploring underlying causes like attachment patterns, trauma history or health issues.
As a psychotherapist with 27 years experience I am trained in EMDR, Gottman's Family Therapy, The Satir Family Model, Patrick Carne's International Institute of Trauma and Addiction, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Solution Oriented Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused ACT therapy. I work with clients who want to gain skills and insights about their immediate concerns while exploring underlying causes like attachment patterns, trauma history or health issues.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns: sexual desire, identity questions, sexual shame, body image concerns, religious deconstruction, navigating new types of relationships like queer, kinky, or non-monogamous ones, or they simply want a space to explore themselves in a way they never have before. None of us gets to adulthood without some struggle with sexuality and identity, and by seeking support we can start breaking down stigma and shame. Our relationship to pleasure is often at the root of our struggles, and it is my mission to increase collective access to pleasure in all areas of our lives.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns: sexual desire, identity questions, sexual shame, body image concerns, religious deconstruction, navigating new types of relationships like queer, kinky, or non-monogamous ones, or they simply want a space to explore themselves in a way they never have before. None of us gets to adulthood without some struggle with sexuality and identity, and by seeking support we can start breaking down stigma and shame. Our relationship to pleasure is often at the root of our struggles, and it is my mission to increase collective access to pleasure in all areas of our lives.
I believe that couples and family therapy can provide a uniquely powerful context for relational growth. Relate well to yourself - have a fair and meaningful connection with your anxiety, pain, and goals. Relate well to your partner, family, friends, and job - deepen bonds and communicate. We can relate well - let's collaborate on strengthening connections in your life!
I believe that couples and family therapy can provide a uniquely powerful context for relational growth. Relate well to yourself - have a fair and meaningful connection with your anxiety, pain, and goals. Relate well to your partner, family, friends, and job - deepen bonds and communicate. We can relate well - let's collaborate on strengthening connections in your life!
I have 12 years experience working with teens, adults, veterans, couples, and caregivers.
Knowing when to change is a deeply personal matter with many signs for when change is needed. We might feel stuck, out of control, or always coming back to the place we are trying to avoid. Our work together will explore what works for you, what doesn't, where you are headed, and what you're leaving behind. You don't need to know how to make changes in life. You only need the audacity to explore - We’ll explore together.
I have 12 years experience working with teens, adults, veterans, couples, and caregivers.
Knowing when to change is a deeply personal matter with many signs for when change is needed. We might feel stuck, out of control, or always coming back to the place we are trying to avoid. Our work together will explore what works for you, what doesn't, where you are headed, and what you're leaving behind. You don't need to know how to make changes in life. You only need the audacity to explore - We’ll explore together.
I believe that ALL people are the experts of their own lives and sometimes need a little help making decisions, feeling heard, or just need to get things off their chest. I offer individual, family, pre-marital, and group counseling, and coaching services to people of all ages.
I believe that ALL people are the experts of their own lives and sometimes need a little help making decisions, feeling heard, or just need to get things off their chest. I offer individual, family, pre-marital, and group counseling, and coaching services to people of all ages.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, grief, marital conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I work with diverse client backgrounds and strive to offer a calm, grounded, and authentic space for healing. My approach is laid-back and supportive, helping clients feel safe enough to be open, reflective, and engaged in their pursuit of emotional well-being.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, grief, marital conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I work with diverse client backgrounds and strive to offer a calm, grounded, and authentic space for healing. My approach is laid-back and supportive, helping clients feel safe enough to be open, reflective, and engaged in their pursuit of emotional well-being.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids and any kind of outdoor adventure.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids and any kind of outdoor adventure.
You may be the person others rely on, while quietly carrying grief, stress, or old wounds that never had space to be processed. If you grew up around addiction, dysfunction, or emotional instability, you may still feel the impact today—in your relationships, parenting, or sense of self. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent years taking care of others and are ready to focus on their own healing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and begin creating healthier ways of relating and coping.
You may be the person others rely on, while quietly carrying grief, stress, or old wounds that never had space to be processed. If you grew up around addiction, dysfunction, or emotional instability, you may still feel the impact today—in your relationships, parenting, or sense of self. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent years taking care of others and are ready to focus on their own healing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and begin creating healthier ways of relating and coping.
I am a licensed psychologist who focuses on the treatment of stress and relationship concerns. I place particular emphasis on valuing the strengths and diversity that each person brings to the counseling process. My therapeutic interventions are aimed at helping the individual to become more empowered through greater awareness and by helping her/him to have a greater sense of their own identity. It is my hope that counseling will facilitate life-long changes which will promote resilience and enhance abilities to cope with future life challenges.
I am a licensed psychologist who focuses on the treatment of stress and relationship concerns. I place particular emphasis on valuing the strengths and diversity that each person brings to the counseling process. My therapeutic interventions are aimed at helping the individual to become more empowered through greater awareness and by helping her/him to have a greater sense of their own identity. It is my hope that counseling will facilitate life-long changes which will promote resilience and enhance abilities to cope with future life challenges.
I'm so happy you found your way here! You may be feeling weighed down by old hurts, stuck in patterns you never wanted to repeat, or wrestling with questions about where God is in the middle of it all. My ideal client is someone who longs for healing and deeper peace—emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. They want to live with more freedom, hope, and connection, both with the people in their lives and in their walk with God. You don’t have to have it all together to start counseling; you just need a willingness to take a step toward the wholeness God desires for you.
I'm so happy you found your way here! You may be feeling weighed down by old hurts, stuck in patterns you never wanted to repeat, or wrestling with questions about where God is in the middle of it all. My ideal client is someone who longs for healing and deeper peace—emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. They want to live with more freedom, hope, and connection, both with the people in their lives and in their walk with God. You don’t have to have it all together to start counseling; you just need a willingness to take a step toward the wholeness God desires for you.
The Banyan Tree Center is an integrative counseling & wellness facility committed to a holistic approach to overall wellness. We provide professional, integrative and comprehensive services tailored to the individual needs of each person and family we serve. Our work is grounded in the most effective treatment approaches available, promoting lasting change and personal transformation. We believe that focusing on the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. Therefore, we strive to provide a comprehensive selection of professional services in one convenient location.
The Banyan Tree Center is an integrative counseling & wellness facility committed to a holistic approach to overall wellness. We provide professional, integrative and comprehensive services tailored to the individual needs of each person and family we serve. Our work is grounded in the most effective treatment approaches available, promoting lasting change and personal transformation. We believe that focusing on the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. Therefore, we strive to provide a comprehensive selection of professional services in one convenient location.
Cher works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Cher believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Cher works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Cher believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
internship, Kennedy specializes in working with kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with life after trauma.
Kennedy utilizes therapy modalities such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which uses eye movements and narration to enable cognitive reprocessing.
internship, Kennedy specializes in working with kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with life after trauma.
Kennedy utilizes therapy modalities such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which uses eye movements and narration to enable cognitive reprocessing.
Are you feeling stuck, directionless, unable to find a way forward? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel like your past is holding you back?
Are you feeling stuck, directionless, unable to find a way forward? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel like your past is holding you back?
Mary Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Waitlist for new clients
I support and work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or something harder to name, you don’t have to navigate it alone. My goal is to meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and care, and walk alongside you as you move toward healing and growth.
I support and work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or something harder to name, you don’t have to navigate it alone. My goal is to meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and care, and walk alongside you as you move toward healing and growth.
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Rebecca believes in CBT Treatment
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areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety, OCD.
In Rebecca's spare time, she
enjoys music, reading books, walking, and hiking.has been practicing since 2000. She
graduated from Georgia State University with
a MS. in ?
Professional Counseling.
Rebecca believes in CBT Treatment
Her main
areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety, OCD.
In Rebecca's spare time, she
enjoys music, reading books, walking, and hiking.
has been practicing since 2000. She
graduated from Georgia State University with
a MS. in ?
Professional Counseling.
Rebecca believes in CBT Treatment
Her main
areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety, OCD.
In Rebecca's spare time, she
enjoys music, reading books, walking, and hiking.has been practicing since 2000. She
graduated from Georgia State University with
a MS. in ?
Professional Counseling.
Rebecca believes in CBT Treatment
Her main
areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety, OCD.
In Rebecca's spare time, she
enjoys music, reading books, walking, and hiking.
Now accepting couples and families!
Healing begins with understanding - and you don’t have to do it on your own. My approach to therapy is rooted in helping you gently explore who you are and how you move through the world. Together, we’ll work to loosen the grip of fear and shame so you can reclaim your story with compassion and confidence. In our work, I’ll support you in recognizing patterns that no longer serve you and shifting them to create space for growth and healing. Wherever you are on your journey, I am dedicated to supporting you as you work toward healing.
Now accepting couples and families!
Healing begins with understanding - and you don’t have to do it on your own. My approach to therapy is rooted in helping you gently explore who you are and how you move through the world. Together, we’ll work to loosen the grip of fear and shame so you can reclaim your story with compassion and confidence. In our work, I’ll support you in recognizing patterns that no longer serve you and shifting them to create space for growth and healing. Wherever you are on your journey, I am dedicated to supporting you as you work toward healing.
Kristi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After two decades of her owning her own business, she decided to pursue her passion for working in the field of mental health. She then graduated with her Master of Education in counseling from Augusta University. Taking her life and educational experiences into consideration, she is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Kristi began as an intern at LifeStance and had the opportunity to work with a wide range of diverse clients with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and more.
Kristi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After two decades of her owning her own business, she decided to pursue her passion for working in the field of mental health. She then graduated with her Master of Education in counseling from Augusta University. Taking her life and educational experiences into consideration, she is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Kristi began as an intern at LifeStance and had the opportunity to work with a wide range of diverse clients with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and more.
Meet Amy Davis, a Georgia native, and a heart for helping others. She has always had a passion to be a voice for the voiceless. Amy provides ABA therapy to individuals with special needs between the ages of 2-18 years of age. Some areas that can be targeted during therapy are increased communication (through words, pictures, signs, or augmented communication devices), daily living skills, social skills, and behavior replacement strategies to reduce hitting, yelling, running away, and more. Amy works with caregivers and the client to increase their quality of life.
Meet Amy Davis, a Georgia native, and a heart for helping others. She has always had a passion to be a voice for the voiceless. Amy provides ABA therapy to individuals with special needs between the ages of 2-18 years of age. Some areas that can be targeted during therapy are increased communication (through words, pictures, signs, or augmented communication devices), daily living skills, social skills, and behavior replacement strategies to reduce hitting, yelling, running away, and more. Amy works with caregivers and the client to increase their quality of life.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.