Grief Therapists in Athens, GA
Aura Morris - Trauma Therapy and EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
I believe every person can overcome the things that block them from leading a rich and fulfilling life. I know that every person deserves and can achieve radical healing, and that it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there. A lot of my clients have had significant symptoms of trauma, anxiety, or depression, and they have done a fair amount of healing work already. They may have seen other providers before without seeing significant change. Some of my favorite clients are interested in exploring not only the things in their physical history, but spiritual and soul-level experiences as well.
I believe every person can overcome the things that block them from leading a rich and fulfilling life. I know that every person deserves and can achieve radical healing, and that it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there. A lot of my clients have had significant symptoms of trauma, anxiety, or depression, and they have done a fair amount of healing work already. They may have seen other providers before without seeing significant change. Some of my favorite clients are interested in exploring not only the things in their physical history, but spiritual and soul-level experiences as well.
d, and I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, individuals navigating chronic illness, caregivers of youth with chronic illness, the LGBTQ+ community, and women of all ages navigating grief.
In sessions, you can expect me to be relationally responsive to you and your interests, needs, strengths, and goals for growth through trauma-informed approaches. The therapeutic environment is ours to co-create; you are the expert of you and I feel honored to be invited to come alongside individuals as they bravely step into healing and greater wellness.
d, and I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, individuals navigating chronic illness, caregivers of youth with chronic illness, the LGBTQ+ community, and women of all ages navigating grief.
In sessions, you can expect me to be relationally responsive to you and your interests, needs, strengths, and goals for growth through trauma-informed approaches. The therapeutic environment is ours to co-create; you are the expert of you and I feel honored to be invited to come alongside individuals as they bravely step into healing and greater wellness.
Alice M Britt Deal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Waitlist for new clients
I value and respect the skill used to seek support, healing, and personal growth through therapy. It is my hope and belief that this shows in the relationships I build with clients. In my work, I partner with individuals to discover and reinforce their unique strengths while helping them uncover their potential for living fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating people with anxiety, depression, or repeated unhelpful behaviors. I also help people work through past trauma and difficult memories.
I value and respect the skill used to seek support, healing, and personal growth through therapy. It is my hope and belief that this shows in the relationships I build with clients. In my work, I partner with individuals to discover and reinforce their unique strengths while helping them uncover their potential for living fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating people with anxiety, depression, or repeated unhelpful behaviors. I also help people work through past trauma and difficult memories.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges. If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or simply ready for things to feel different, you’re not alone.
I have served Athens and the surrounding communities since 2007, and I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions such as college or relationship changes. I also provide an affirming, supportive space for LGBTQ+ clients. I especially enjoy working with young adults as they navigate the challenges of early adulthood.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges. If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or simply ready for things to feel different, you’re not alone.
I have served Athens and the surrounding communities since 2007, and I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions such as college or relationship changes. I also provide an affirming, supportive space for LGBTQ+ clients. I especially enjoy working with young adults as they navigate the challenges of early adulthood.
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 earned my master’s degree in professional counseling from Amridge University. My background includes working with individuals navigating complex emotional experiences and life transitions. I draw from evidence-based, person-centered approaches to help clients deepen self-understanding and build meaningful coping skills.
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 earned my master’s degree in professional counseling from Amridge University. My background includes working with individuals navigating complex emotional experiences and life transitions. I draw from evidence-based, person-centered approaches to help clients deepen self-understanding and build meaningful coping skills.
Specializing in trauma, neglect, and C-PTSD has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through grief, stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-criticism, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I believe that humor and warmth are vital to connection in therapy and are often necessary when dealing with such serious topics as trauma, depression and anxiety. Utilizing an evidence-based treatment called Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I work with clients experiencing symptoms that arise as a result of trauma, abuse, and/or neglect.
Specializing in trauma, neglect, and C-PTSD has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through grief, stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-criticism, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I believe that humor and warmth are vital to connection in therapy and are often necessary when dealing with such serious topics as trauma, depression and anxiety. Utilizing an evidence-based treatment called Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I work with clients experiencing symptoms that arise as a result of trauma, abuse, and/or neglect.
Although no additional specialties were designated, Joel is particularly committed to helping individuals navigate midlife and later-life transitions, manage grief and loss, and address career or workplace challenges
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’
Although no additional specialties were designated, Joel is particularly committed to helping individuals navigate midlife and later-life transitions, manage grief and loss, and address career or workplace challenges
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’
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.
Heather White-McClane helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Georgia build emotional stability, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance through compassionate, results-driven therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and structured environment where clients can safely explore challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting mental wellness.Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples’ issues, offering evidence-based care tailored to each individual or family system.
Heather White-McClane helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Georgia build emotional stability, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance through compassionate, results-driven therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and structured environment where clients can safely explore challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting mental wellness.Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples’ issues, offering evidence-based care tailored to each individual or family system.
How in the world am I supposed to get it all done when I feel like I can't make it through the day? This is a question you may be asking yourself at this very moment. You may find yourself less motivated, apathetic, tearful, or anxious with these emotions getting in the way of your personal and relational goals. If you want to feel better, create more fulfilling relationships, or build self-awareness, I want to help you achieve it.
How in the world am I supposed to get it all done when I feel like I can't make it through the day? This is a question you may be asking yourself at this very moment. You may find yourself less motivated, apathetic, tearful, or anxious with these emotions getting in the way of your personal and relational goals. If you want to feel better, create more fulfilling relationships, or build self-awareness, I want to help you achieve it.
Do you need support through a change in your relationship? Are there issues with communication, shame around sexuality, or desire discrepancies? I specialize in sex therapy and relationship counseling for LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, kink-involved, and non-monogamous adults. You may feel capable and self-aware in most areas of life yet unsettled in your closest relationships. Together, we will connect the dots between present triggers and earlier relational experiences so recurring patterns can be understood and shifted with intention.
Do you need support through a change in your relationship? Are there issues with communication, shame around sexuality, or desire discrepancies? I specialize in sex therapy and relationship counseling for LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, kink-involved, and non-monogamous adults. You may feel capable and self-aware in most areas of life yet unsettled in your closest relationships. Together, we will connect the dots between present triggers and earlier relational experiences so recurring patterns can be understood and shifted with intention.
I have over 20 years experience as a therapist in diverse settings/ different populations. I provide individual and family therapy to children and young 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.
I have over 20 years experience as a therapist in diverse settings/ different populations. I provide individual and family therapy to children and young 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.
Kayla Hendricks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma.
I offer a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore what’s keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you find a sense of movement again. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges and work toward healing and growth. My holistic approach honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support meaningful, lasting change.
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma.
I offer a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore what’s keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you find a sense of movement again. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges and work toward healing and growth. My holistic approach honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support meaningful, lasting change.
Many of my clients have found hypnosis to be very effective in treating anxiety and depression, facilitating healthy weight loss, changing habits, and increasing self-compassion.
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
Many of my clients have found hypnosis to be very effective in treating anxiety and depression, facilitating healthy weight loss, changing habits, and increasing self-compassion.
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
Mary Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or something harder to name, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I support and work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and strengths-based techniques. For children, I incorporate creative, play-based strategies.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or something harder to name, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I support and work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and strengths-based techniques. For children, I incorporate creative, play-based strategies.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Jill Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in counseling and care management. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and aging clients in individual, couples, family, and group therapy to address concerns about the self and relationships. I have a background in medical social services and am passionate about helping adults and children who are managing chronic illnesses and conditions that impact daily function, long-term health, and quality of life.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Jill Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in counseling and care management. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and aging clients in individual, couples, family, and group therapy to address concerns about the self and relationships. I have a background in medical social services and am passionate about helping adults and children who are managing chronic illnesses and conditions that impact daily function, long-term health, and quality of life.
If you’re ready to create lasting change, find balance, and feel more at home in your life, I’m here to help. Life can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, you can navigate its challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and peace. Like a plant rooted in a nourishing environment thrives, we also grow and thrive when we create a nurturing environment where we’re able to become rooted in our true selves. My goal is to help you find that grounding and create a space where you can flourish. You have everything you need to thrive, and I’m here to support you along the way with a deep belief in your ability to grow.
If you’re ready to create lasting change, find balance, and feel more at home in your life, I’m here to help. Life can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, you can navigate its challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and peace. Like a plant rooted in a nourishing environment thrives, we also grow and thrive when we create a nurturing environment where we’re able to become rooted in our true selves. My goal is to help you find that grounding and create a space where you can flourish. You have everything you need to thrive, and I’m here to support you along the way with a deep belief in your ability to grow.
My ideal client seeks more than symptom relief—they're drawn to understanding the deeper patterns and meanings in their lives. Whether navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or feeling stuck, they're curious about their inner world and open to exploring dreams, relationships, and the parts of themselves seeking recognition. They value a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on authenticity and genuine connection, and they're looking for a compassionate companion on their journey. They're willing to engage deeply, trust their own wisdom, and do the inner work toward greater wholeness and self-understanding.
My ideal client seeks more than symptom relief—they're drawn to understanding the deeper patterns and meanings in their lives. Whether navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or feeling stuck, they're curious about their inner world and open to exploring dreams, relationships, and the parts of themselves seeking recognition. They value a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on authenticity and genuine connection, and they're looking for a compassionate companion on their journey. They're willing to engage deeply, trust their own wisdom, and do the inner work toward greater wholeness and self-understanding.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
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.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
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.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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