Gestalt Therapists in Athens, GA
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.
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.
I specialize in supporting college students, young adults, and professionals who are balancing personal growth with academic, social, and career demands. I integrate family systems work, parent coaching, and group therapy, recognizing that the relationships around us play a crucial role in our well-being. I use evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches, to provide skills and tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and move through life’s challenges with confidence.
I specialize in supporting college students, young adults, and professionals who are balancing personal growth with academic, social, and career demands. I integrate family systems work, parent coaching, and group therapy, recognizing that the relationships around us play a crucial role in our well-being. I use evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches, to provide skills and tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and move through life’s challenges with confidence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who struggle with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, learning disorders, relationship issues, spirituality and faith-based issues, substance abuse, technology/gaming addiction, and trauma. I also have experience working with couples and families and in community-based counseling and assessment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who struggle with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, learning disorders, relationship issues, spirituality and faith-based issues, substance abuse, technology/gaming addiction, and trauma. I also have experience working with couples and families and in community-based counseling and assessment.
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Hi, I’m Natasha, a South Asian American therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, career burnout, "Eldest Daughter Syndrome," and life transitions (big or small). I have a passion for identity work and overcoming anxiety using ERP. I find it fulfilling to assist patients as they navigate discomfort and overcome obstacles, helping them lead a life aligned with their values.
I work best with individuals ready to take meaningful steps toward healing & growth. You don’t need to have everything figured out—therapy is a process—but a willingness to commit will be imperative for healing.
1 month waitlist!
Hi, I’m Natasha, a South Asian American therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, career burnout, "Eldest Daughter Syndrome," and life transitions (big or small). I have a passion for identity work and overcoming anxiety using ERP. I find it fulfilling to assist patients as they navigate discomfort and overcome obstacles, helping them lead a life aligned with their values.
I work best with individuals ready to take meaningful steps toward healing & growth. You don’t need to have everything figured out—therapy is a process—but a willingness to commit will be imperative for healing.
I build relationships through honesty, empathy, and even humor. My goal is to offer growth without judgment for teens, young adults, couples, and families.
I build relationships through honesty, empathy, and even humor. My goal is to offer growth without judgment for teens, young adults, couples, and families.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. But the thing is, I get that. I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. Most therapists have if they’re honest with you. I'm the therapist patients land on when they've "never had a good therapist before." I'm the therapist who people come to when they need some who will push back hard and give them a soft landing. I'm the therapist who they come to when they need to (re)learn joy and hope and how to let it f-ing go. I am a therapist who will give you the toolbox you need to build a bridge across whatever abyss you're facing.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. But the thing is, I get that. I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. Most therapists have if they’re honest with you. I'm the therapist patients land on when they've "never had a good therapist before." I'm the therapist who people come to when they need some who will push back hard and give them a soft landing. I'm the therapist who they come to when they need to (re)learn joy and hope and how to let it f-ing go. I am a therapist who will give you the toolbox you need to build a bridge across whatever abyss you're facing.
Hi, I'm Jasmine McCully. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings that include private practice, hospitals, non-profits, government, behavioral health outpatient clinics and treatment facilities, and inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities. I provide telehealth therapy services to assist those who have concerns with anxiety, depression, family/peer relationships, life transitions, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, racism, and women's issues. Are you struggling with life transitions?
Hi, I'm Jasmine McCully. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings that include private practice, hospitals, non-profits, government, behavioral health outpatient clinics and treatment facilities, and inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities. I provide telehealth therapy services to assist those who have concerns with anxiety, depression, family/peer relationships, life transitions, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, racism, and women's issues. Are you struggling with life transitions?
Looking for a therapist who gets how hard it is to juggle high-pressure demands, strained relationships, and the need to keep it all together?
I work with professionals, leaders, and couples who are stuck in cycles they can’t think their way out of — people who are ready for real change, not surface-level support.
Looking for a therapist who gets how hard it is to juggle high-pressure demands, strained relationships, and the need to keep it all together?
I work with professionals, leaders, and couples who are stuck in cycles they can’t think their way out of — people who are ready for real change, not surface-level support.
Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels as though the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with your own mental health, you have a loved one struggling with substance use, you're navigating infertility or parenthood, or you're having a hard time setting boundaries. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story, facilitates personal growth and allows you to be authentic. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you.
Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels as though the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with your own mental health, you have a loved one struggling with substance use, you're navigating infertility or parenthood, or you're having a hard time setting boundaries. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story, facilitates personal growth and allows you to be authentic. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you.
I specialize in helping couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and broken trust. If you feel overwhelmed by repeated arguments, emotional triggers, or the shock of an affair, you don’t have to face it alone. I help couples move out of crisis, reduce reactivity, and rebuild safety and connection.
I also work with individuals and couples navigating dating struggles, relationship issues, and pornography addiction, especially when trauma or attachment wounds are involved. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I use evidence-based tools to support trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
For couples in crisis, I offer a marriage-intensive pr
I specialize in helping couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and broken trust. If you feel overwhelmed by repeated arguments, emotional triggers, or the shock of an affair, you don’t have to face it alone. I help couples move out of crisis, reduce reactivity, and rebuild safety and connection.
I also work with individuals and couples navigating dating struggles, relationship issues, and pornography addiction, especially when trauma or attachment wounds are involved. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I use evidence-based tools to support trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
For couples in crisis, I offer a marriage-intensive pr
McKenna McCracken-Schnedler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA, NCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals who want to process through difficult emotions to create healthier patterns in their life. I believe that each individual should have the opportunity to know and understand their authentic self. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, where you can feel supported and begin your healing journey. By meeting you wherever you are, we can begin to identify the negative patterns that are hindering your growth. I believe that when you are able to share your story without feeling shame or guilt, you will begin to feel empowered and will be able to create meaningful change in your life!
I work with individuals who want to process through difficult emotions to create healthier patterns in their life. I believe that each individual should have the opportunity to know and understand their authentic self. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, where you can feel supported and begin your healing journey. By meeting you wherever you are, we can begin to identify the negative patterns that are hindering your growth. I believe that when you are able to share your story without feeling shame or guilt, you will begin to feel empowered and will be able to create meaningful change in your life!
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Are you feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and overly stressed? Watching your life pass you by, as you struggle to find motivation to do even the smallest things. I understand and I am here to help. You might be wondering: Why am I so easily annoyed? How can I start creating the life I want? Why am I having a hard time sleeping? What can I do to break this cycle of anxiety and sadness? If I come to therapy will I feel heard and empowered?
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Are you feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and overly stressed? Watching your life pass you by, as you struggle to find motivation to do even the smallest things. I understand and I am here to help. You might be wondering: Why am I so easily annoyed? How can I start creating the life I want? Why am I having a hard time sleeping? What can I do to break this cycle of anxiety and sadness? If I come to therapy will I feel heard and empowered?
Most people come for therapy with curiosity and skepticism. My goal is to gain your trust so that you will benefit a great deal from our work together to feel better and whole.
Most people come for therapy with curiosity and skepticism. My goal is to gain your trust so that you will benefit a great deal from our work together to feel better and whole.
You’re successful, driven, and capable — but your brain, relationships, or energy don’t always cooperate. I offer short-term, focused therapy and intensives designed for adults who want results without long-term commitment. These services are self-pay, flexible, and designed for busy professionals who want private, high-impact support. Relief is possible — even in a single session. Many clients describe arriving “stuck, overextended, or burned out” — and leaving calmer, clearer, and empowered.
You’re successful, driven, and capable — but your brain, relationships, or energy don’t always cooperate. I offer short-term, focused therapy and intensives designed for adults who want results without long-term commitment. These services are self-pay, flexible, and designed for busy professionals who want private, high-impact support. Relief is possible — even in a single session. Many clients describe arriving “stuck, overextended, or burned out” — and leaving calmer, clearer, and empowered.
I support individuals who are looking to gain insight and improve on the relationship with themselves and others around them. Seeking mental health support is a powerful step to self love, empowerment, and healing. I work from a trauma informed and social justice lens utilizing a variety of therapy modalities according to your story and goals. Therapy will equip you with the necessary tools to make the changes you want for yourself.
I support individuals who are looking to gain insight and improve on the relationship with themselves and others around them. Seeking mental health support is a powerful step to self love, empowerment, and healing. I work from a trauma informed and social justice lens utilizing a variety of therapy modalities according to your story and goals. Therapy will equip you with the necessary tools to make the changes you want for yourself.
Hello! I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in the treatment of trauma for adults in Georgia. I incorporate expressive arts, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and holistic approaches with EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster self-awareness and meaningful connections. Many of the people I work with have complex trauma histories and have reached a point in their lives where they are ready to move from surviving to thriving. Let’s work together to create a life of purpose and transformation.
Hello! I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in the treatment of trauma for adults in Georgia. I incorporate expressive arts, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and holistic approaches with EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster self-awareness and meaningful connections. Many of the people I work with have complex trauma histories and have reached a point in their lives where they are ready to move from surviving to thriving. Let’s work together to create a life of purpose and transformation.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s complexities. With extensive experience working with older adults, caregivers, and those facing difficult transitions or health challenges, I understand the unique struggles that can arise. I welcome clients grappling with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ concerns, stress management, infertility, and career decisions. I am passionate about helping clients find clarity and strength, whether dealing with emotional pain or facing pivotal life decisions.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s complexities. With extensive experience working with older adults, caregivers, and those facing difficult transitions or health challenges, I understand the unique struggles that can arise. I welcome clients grappling with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ concerns, stress management, infertility, and career decisions. I am passionate about helping clients find clarity and strength, whether dealing with emotional pain or facing pivotal life decisions.
You’re not sure why you feel this way, but you feel off. You’re viewed as successful, responsible, and driven, and even other’s can’t tell that you’re off. It’s frustrating and stressful because others view you as if you have it all together - but in reality, you feel sad.
You’re not sure why you feel this way, but you feel off. You’re viewed as successful, responsible, and driven, and even other’s can’t tell that you’re off. It’s frustrating and stressful because others view you as if you have it all together - but in reality, you feel sad.
Stephanie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, CAADC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If life feels heavy, leaving you stuck in stress, overwhelm, irrational thoughts, and painful emotions, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental space where each client’s individual needs are met. Together, we’ll uncover your hidden strengths, break free from what holds you back, and create real, lasting personal changes. My goal isn’t just to help you survive—but to thrive, build meaningful connections, and grow fully into your potential, living a life of peace, fulfillment, and purpose
If life feels heavy, leaving you stuck in stress, overwhelm, irrational thoughts, and painful emotions, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental space where each client’s individual needs are met. Together, we’ll uncover your hidden strengths, break free from what holds you back, and create real, lasting personal changes. My goal isn’t just to help you survive—but to thrive, build meaningful connections, and grow fully into your potential, living a life of peace, fulfillment, and purpose
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.