Adults Therapists in Athens, GA

I have more than a decade of experience counseling adolescents & families in the school setting, and the pandemic gave me the opportunity to tap into my passion for working with adults . As a result, I enjoy serving teens, ages 14-17, who need academic, social-emotional, and/or post-secondary support & adults who are ready to prioritize their holistic health. I specialize in helping adults address the following issues: body image, being a high achiever, burnout, expectations/pressures of being a first-generation wealth builder, mommy guilt, poor eating habits, relationships, self-confidence, superwoman complex, and work/life balance.

I have been practicing as a therapist in GA. I have over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health and addictions fields with adults and children. I am committed to helping people embrace their inner strengths and use them to open that previously closed window-just a bit to allow something new and life-changing in to shift and improve their choices and perspective. I truly believe that every person already possesses within them the skills, knowledge, and direction that they want to see. I like to help clients focus on identifying their strengths and maximize them to overcome obstacles and set attainable goals.

As a relational, healing-centered psychotherapist, I work to help my clients discover their own guiding voice, to listen with intent, and to cultivate love and acceptance of their truest nature. In my work with adults , issues like sexuality, spirituality, existentialism, unconscious belief systems, family and partnership, and many more of life's great challenges guide the work of self-exploration. In my work with adolescents, the challenges of individuation, self esteem, peer and family relationships, trauma and transition come into focus.

I have been a therapist since 1991 and have had the opportunity to work in varied settings with a diverse population. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental, caring attitude, believing wholeness and healing occurs if individuals, couples and families can acknowledge their strengths as well as learn from their weaknesses. I am a professional who explores how a person operates and navigates within their own family system, with hopes that they find clues to their own particular functioning and modify their behaviors in ways that ultimately lead to health.

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.

After receiving invaluable warmth & empathy during my own experience of therapy I felt obliged to give back to others the same compassion. To assist clients struggling with issues from depression & anxiety to PTSD & Bipolar Disorder I combine an eclectic and collaborative approach rooted in attachment theory with the goal of shifting a client’s experience from survival to one of well-being. I use my training in EMDR therapy & certification as a TC-Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator to help clients process the difficult emotions that follow surviving traumatic experiences.

Are you experiencing stress or anxiety in your everyday life? Are you going through a major life change or transition, difficult season or experiencing struggle in your relationships? Do you at times question if your life has purpose and meaning, or you do you feel as if you are just “surviving” day to day? If you resonate with any feelings associated with questions like these you are not alone. I believe it is important to consider all aspects of a client’s life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

Are you looking for a nonjudgmental and safe place to work through challenges in life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or loss? As someone that has been in counseling for guidance when life is difficult, I strive to provide that space for you. My specializations include working with sexual assault survivors, domestic violence survivors, and young adults /college students. I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress so they can thrive.

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.

Over-identification with a particular self or selves produces so much suffering in our lives, particularly when we can't live up to those unrealistic, idealized versions of who we think we should be. An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship, however, is that it offers us the possibility of grace - the opportunity to be accepted and valued for the splendid mess that we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."

My work is compassion centered, life-affirming, and kind. My office is a safe space to explore neurodivergence and gender/sexual identity. I provide support to adults and adolescents impacted by autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My area of specialty is treatment of anxiety (including OCD) and depression co-occuring with autism or ADHD using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

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.

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.

Chris currently holds licensure in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After finishing his degree, he began working as a counselor with the Georgia Department of Justice, providing evidence based mental health and substance abuse counseling for detained youth and adults . He also worked as an independent contractor providing psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and residential settings, school systems, and foster homes. He has been providing clinical services to children and adults for over 12 years.

Project Family, LLC is a community healthcare organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs and substance abuse concerns. Our agency includes psychiatrists, psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who collaborate to provide integrative care. As a Community Provider we are approved by the state of Georgia to offer outpatient behavioral health services including Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psychiatric Services and many others.

I have over 20 years experience as a therapist in diverse settings/ different populations. I provide individual and family therapy to children and adults . I am interested in helping people become the best version of themselves and focusing on their strengths. My goal is to provide a safe place for self exploration, gaining insight, awareness and acceptance. I integrate theories of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use holistic approach to help people find balance and peace in their lives.

Accepting new clients! - What you can expect from working with me is more than treatment modalities and therapeutic interventions: it's a relationship. I find that the single most impactful aspect of therapy is the way we related to one another (and the science supports that statement!). In order to do meaningful work together, we have to "get" each other. I uphold an unwavering respect for the worth of each person and I arrive at each session with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity. My style incorporates humility, humor, sincerity, creativity, and candor.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 29 years of experience. My specialities include marriage and couples counseling, treatment of various degrees of mood disturbances such as depression & anxiety, as well as adjustment and relationship issues. I work with adults and college students as they navigate new territory, and couples who are struggling in their relationship/marriage. I have a PhD, a Certificate in Marriage and Family Relationships from the University of Georgia, and I have completed Gottman Level 3 Training. My practice also offers Psychological Evaluations including ADHD Evaluations.

I provide a neutral, non-judgmental counseling environment for all of my clients. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have more than 18 years of experience in the counseling profession. I have worked with individuals in mental health facilities, group home settings, community settings, and school settings. I am extremely passionate about helping others. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults . I believe in meeting each person where they are.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and helping clients learn how to apply coping skills in day to day life, recognize how past events impact their present emotions, and improve their ability to have successful relationships. Whether this is adjusting to new roles in life, coping with overwhelming anxiety or enduring the stifling impact of traumatic experiences, there is all the aptitude needed to deal with these problems within the client. I can assist the client in developing and strengthening the skills needed to effectively manage their lives.