Available Therapists in Athens, GA
Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for emotional well-being. Serving adults and seniors across Georgia through LifeStance Health, he provides a steady, compassionate presence for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major transitions. He offers individual therapy, helping patients strengthen communication, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier patterns of living. He works with adults of all ages from young adults establishing independence to seniors adjusting to changing roles.Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’
Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for emotional well-being. Serving adults and seniors across Georgia through LifeStance Health, he provides a steady, compassionate presence for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major transitions. He offers individual therapy, helping patients strengthen communication, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier patterns of living. He works with adults of all ages from young adults establishing independence to seniors adjusting to changing roles.Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’
I specialize in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ADD, autism, dyslexia, and other specific learning disorders (e.g., dysgraphia and dyscalculia). I work with a wide range of ages, including children (starting at age 4), adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ADD, autism, dyslexia, and other specific learning disorders (e.g., dysgraphia and dyscalculia). I work with a wide range of ages, including children (starting at age 4), adolescents, and adults.
Contact Stillwell's office for specific availability.
Life is a gift, but doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family conflict, health concerns, addictions, losses, and school/career/life transitions can leave us wondering where the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know something seems off, we feel stuck, and we need help figuring it out or getting past it. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you don’t need to live with excessive worry, sadness, shame, or uncertainty, regardless of your circumstances. There are MANY ways to get you feeling content, confident, at peace and fulfilled again; I am here to walk that journey with you!
Contact Stillwell's office for specific availability.
Life is a gift, but doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family conflict, health concerns, addictions, losses, and school/career/life transitions can leave us wondering where the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know something seems off, we feel stuck, and we need help figuring it out or getting past it. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you don’t need to live with excessive worry, sadness, shame, or uncertainty, regardless of your circumstances. There are MANY ways to get you feeling content, confident, at peace and fulfilled again; I am here to walk that journey with you!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addictions Counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities that are struggling to recover from alcohol and other drugs. I also work diligently to assist individuals and families with addressing related issues in social, emotional, occupational, and mental health functioning. I will work with you to move forward in life and achieve your goal of being free of active addiction regardless of the past factors that have negatively impacted your life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addictions Counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities that are struggling to recover from alcohol and other drugs. I also work diligently to assist individuals and families with addressing related issues in social, emotional, occupational, and mental health functioning. I will work with you to move forward in life and achieve your goal of being free of active addiction regardless of the past factors that have negatively impacted your life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I work as a therapist, specializing in assisting adults, adolescents, and children who are dealing with challenging life situations, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Having personally faced devastating loss, I am driven to support others in managing grief and overcoming the obstacles that arise while coping with daily life. Life's journey can be tough, and I aim to be there to help navigate the highs and lows it brings.
I work as a therapist, specializing in assisting adults, adolescents, and children who are dealing with challenging life situations, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Having personally faced devastating loss, I am driven to support others in managing grief and overcoming the obstacles that arise while coping with daily life. Life's journey can be tough, and I aim to be there to help navigate the highs and lows it brings.
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.
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make sure that it's meaningful to you and your journey. I help individuals gain self-awareness and management of anxiety. I offer aid in unpacking trauma, with options in exploring mindful movement and feeling present in the body. I assist in the exploration of intersectional identity (i.e., which is open to sex/intimacy, race, religion, spirituality, LGBTQIA+, and other identity affiliations/alliances).
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make sure that it's meaningful to you and your journey. I help individuals gain self-awareness and management of anxiety. I offer aid in unpacking trauma, with options in exploring mindful movement and feeling present in the body. I assist in the exploration of intersectional identity (i.e., which is open to sex/intimacy, race, religion, spirituality, LGBTQIA+, and other identity affiliations/alliances).
In the wealth of information available on the internet, it’s hard to distinguish between what is useful and what is not.
Are you the parent of an adolescent or young adult struggling with an eating disorder? If so, you probably feel lost, scared, or even guilty for not picking up on the eating disorder behaviors sooner. It’s not your fault! You did the best you could with what you knew at the time. Most parents wonder, why can't my child just eat normally? It’s much deeper than just eating food. The psychological must also be addressed. There will be new things you will learn and there will be new things your child will learn. In general, adolescence and early adulthood is a transitional developmental stage, which comes with its own challenges.
In the wealth of information available on the internet, it’s hard to distinguish between what is useful and what is not.
Are you the parent of an adolescent or young adult struggling with an eating disorder? If so, you probably feel lost, scared, or even guilty for not picking up on the eating disorder behaviors sooner. It’s not your fault! You did the best you could with what you knew at the time. Most parents wonder, why can't my child just eat normally? It’s much deeper than just eating food. The psychological must also be addressed. There will be new things you will learn and there will be new things your child will learn. In general, adolescence and early adulthood is a transitional developmental stage, which comes with its own challenges.
I'm available evenings and weekends.
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'm available evenings and weekends.
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.
As you navigate the complex challenges of life, you may come to a place where you feel stuck or wonder how to proceed through a difficult time. Perhaps you are grieving a loss or burdened by the lingering effects of a traumatic experience. You might be feeling confused, exhausted, alone, unbalanced, or disconnected. Maybe you are looking for support, connection, and guidance in constructing a roadmap forward. This is where I can be of help. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and stress-related disorders; I have a particular interest in serving survivors of childhood abuse/neglect and sexual violence.
As you navigate the complex challenges of life, you may come to a place where you feel stuck or wonder how to proceed through a difficult time. Perhaps you are grieving a loss or burdened by the lingering effects of a traumatic experience. You might be feeling confused, exhausted, alone, unbalanced, or disconnected. Maybe you are looking for support, connection, and guidance in constructing a roadmap forward. This is where I can be of help. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and stress-related disorders; I have a particular interest in serving survivors of childhood abuse/neglect and sexual violence.
I offer both in-person and telehealth services with daytime and evening availability.
Finding a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued can be hard. Maybe you're seeking a safe and supportive place to explore your identity or struggles with someone who "gets it." No matter what brings you here, I'm glad you're here. I understand the importance of having a space where your identity is not only respected, but affirmed and welcomed. You won't encounter judgment or someone telling you who you "should" be in this space. Instead, I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that your experiences, relationships, and traumas have profoundly shaped you.
I offer both in-person and telehealth services with daytime and evening availability.
Finding a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued can be hard. Maybe you're seeking a safe and supportive place to explore your identity or struggles with someone who "gets it." No matter what brings you here, I'm glad you're here. I understand the importance of having a space where your identity is not only respected, but affirmed and welcomed. You won't encounter judgment or someone telling you who you "should" be in this space. Instead, I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that your experiences, relationships, and traumas have profoundly shaped you.
Welcome! I'm so glad we have found each other. My name is Sara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Georgia. Would you describe yourself as goal-oriented? If so, I’d love to come alongside you as you work to create change in your life by providing some tools to build empowerment and competence as you navigate life transitions and challenges.
Welcome! I'm so glad we have found each other. My name is Sara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Georgia. Would you describe yourself as goal-oriented? If so, I’d love to come alongside you as you work to create change in your life by providing some tools to build empowerment and competence as you navigate life transitions and challenges.
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. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
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. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands—perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with a sense of self. Are you working with relationship difficulties, work-life balance, or simply not feeling like you’re fulfilling your full potential? Many of us feel like we’re just going through the motions, without ever feeling "at peace" or "present."
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands—perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with a sense of self. Are you working with relationship difficulties, work-life balance, or simply not feeling like you’re fulfilling your full potential? Many of us feel like we’re just going through the motions, without ever feeling "at peace" or "present."
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
Creative and caring, you’re the one everyone turns to. You’ve been called “sooo self-aware,” yet that awareness may not lead to lasting change. Maybe life feels like you're behind glass, unable to connect or feel real. Whether you feel burned out, stuck, or unsure of yourself, I work with deep-feeling people (LGBTQ+ folk, creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, helpers, healers) to process old wounds, build emotional resilience, develop self-acceptance, and feel more authentic in daily life.
Creative and caring, you’re the one everyone turns to. You’ve been called “sooo self-aware,” yet that awareness may not lead to lasting change. Maybe life feels like you're behind glass, unable to connect or feel real. Whether you feel burned out, stuck, or unsure of yourself, I work with deep-feeling people (LGBTQ+ folk, creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, helpers, healers) to process old wounds, build emotional resilience, develop self-acceptance, and feel more authentic in daily life.
Available most weekday mornings, limited afternoons.
All out of rabbits, all out of hats.
People have always relied on you. You used to be able to magic it all together, sometimes even last minute, and make it look effortless. But then the deadlines got too numerous, the to-do lists too long. It feels like life mutated and you’re struggling to wrap your head around it all.
What changed? Maybe you just started college. Maybe you never really bounced back after the pandemic. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis. Or maybe it’s not one big thing but dozens of smaller changes that have worn you down. It’s possible you don’t know the reason. What you do know is that you’re burned out.
Available most weekday mornings, limited afternoons.
All out of rabbits, all out of hats.
People have always relied on you. You used to be able to magic it all together, sometimes even last minute, and make it look effortless. But then the deadlines got too numerous, the to-do lists too long. It feels like life mutated and you’re struggling to wrap your head around it all.
What changed? Maybe you just started college. Maybe you never really bounced back after the pandemic. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis. Or maybe it’s not one big thing but dozens of smaller changes that have worn you down. It’s possible you don’t know the reason. What you do know is that you’re burned out.
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Finding a therapist who is actively accepting new patients can feel overwhelming, so it can be helpful to narrow your search down as much as possible. Use the Psychology Today Therapy Directory to search specifically for therapists who are in your state and who are accepting new patients right now, so you are not wasting time reaching out to providers who have a closed waitlist. From there, you can narrow your search further by insurance, specialty, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. Once you find someone who looks like a good fit, you can reach out directly to confirm their availability and request an initial consultation.
How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the US vary widely depending on where you live. In major cities, the wait can range from a few days to several weeks. In rural or underserved areas, it is not uncommon to wait several months. Wait times can also vary depending on the type of therapist you are looking for. In general, master's level therapists like licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) tend to be more widely available than psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree. Availability can also differ depending on the specialty you are looking for; therapists who specialize in areas like trauma, eating disorders, or child therapy tend to have longer wait times because there are fewer of them relative to the demand for their specific expertise.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your state without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your primary care doctor can be a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation, provide referrals that may help move the process along, and in some cases connect you with other mental health resources in your area. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health centers are designed to serve people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they often have more flexibility for both crisis care and follow-up appointments than private practices do.