Therapists in Athens, GA

Welcome! I’m Tamika of Life in Bloom. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I’m here to help you navigate life's stressful relationships. In our talks, I refer to those stressors as “thorns.” Why thorns, you ask? Great question! Because even the most beautiful roses have some uncomfortable pieces. That doesn’t make them any less beautiful, valuable, or appreciated. I have been commissioned to help couples, families, friends, and any other relationship dynamic find their communication style, boundaries, and build trust. It is truly my joy and my personal life’s work.

New Availability for individual therapy! Brianna Sterling, LCSW is a trauma-informed, holistic therapist who empathetically utilizes a variety of approaches to address your individual, unique needs. She desires to be a partner in your treatment. While honoring the mind, body, and/or spiritual connections of your unique self, together we'll transform your experiences into opportunities of deep, long-lasting healing. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting (BSP). Brianna is also Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed.

If you are navigating a significant life transition, trauma, or difficult interpersonal relationship and seeking peace of mind and body, I am here as a source of support to walk beside you along the journey. My hope is for clients to gain increased awareness, coping skills, and a sense of grounding within themselves and their environment. I have experience using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and gender-affirming approaches as I engage collaboratively with clients to increase a sense of agency, self-efficacy, and capacity for sustainable change.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, for over 16 years. I have worked in the behavioral health field and have enjoyed, seeing the progress that each one has made. The steps that each person has taken has not always been easy. Let's do this together. I have treated clients/patients with anxiety, Bipolar, depression, stress and anger management, and self-esteem.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I’m glad you’re here. As your therapist, it's my intent to guide you toward deeper understanding of yourself and give you the opportunity to process your emotions in a safe, empathetic environment. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can take up so much space in your life that it makes it hard to have patience, connect with loved ones, and focus on your responsibilities and passions. In therapy with me, we can gently challenge unhealthy thought patterns and establish healthier coping skills to lessen the power these issues hold over you.

Katrice Hollins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. Katrice’s clients are individuals who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with their current life. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Maryland-College Park and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Katrice believes that all humans are created equal. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexuality, religion, or spiritual practice, everyone deserves to be respected, treated with dignity, and shown compassion and love.

I offer shame-free addiction recovery counseling to adults who may also be struggling with trauma, depression, or anxiety. Did you know 75% of individuals struggling with substance misuse have a history of trauma? We now know the risk of developing this disorder is directly linked to a person's exposure to adversities like childhood abuse, toxic stress, trauma, and dysfunctional relationships. In the face of an invisible epidemic, trauma and substance abuse, you need an ally who sees and understands you. Together, we will honor your unique path to recovery, grow your self worth, and create a life worth celebrating not escaping.

I specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD, OCD Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. In order to provide the most effective, evidence-based treatment to my clients, I have received specialized training from nationally known OCD, OCD Spectrum and Anxiety experts and organizations. I am a graduate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation's (IOCDF) Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) as well as the IOCDF's Pediatric, Hoarding and Advanced BTTIs. I have also received specialized training from the Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC) and the National Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA-USA).

Need someone to explore your thoughts or navigate life woes? We can work on a stigma-free plan to discuss mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or everyday experiences.

Jim is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science Education, a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Specialist Degree in Professional School Counseling, all from the University of Georgia. He has also completed the necessary coursework to become a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst), and is completing his supervision hours as part of the certification process. Jim has experience in the K-12 field of public education, post-secondary education, as well as the field of mental health.

Are you struggling to create a sense of calm in your life? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by a transition or painful life experience: family/relationship concerns, divorce, work change, going to college, identity questions, worry, sadness, grief, a trauma, or illness? Whatever you're facing, life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, yet there is wonderful potential for meaningful growth during and after the most challenging times.The support of a compassionate, accepting, and authentic therapist can be helpful as you travel this journey towards understanding and healing.

I provide psychotherapy in the Athens area, specializing in treating symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and substance use. I also have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ community and with clients on the spectrum. Clients range from adolescent to adult.

Do you constantly worry or struggle with always thinking what will happen next? Did you just have a baby & are feeling very overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Did you experience a traumatic birth? Are you struggling with infertility & often feel you have nobody to talk to? Did you desperately want children & now feel overwhelmed by them? Do you spend a lot of time just thinking and worrying? Did you just graduate college, get married, or experience another big life transition? Are you or have you been involved in an unhealthy intimate relationship?

You are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You're going through your day with the constant fear of not being a good enough mom, partner, employee. You feel lost and overwhelmed as you fight to present yourself as someone who has it "all together." Your friends and family don't know how alone you feel because you don't want to be a burden to them. The ghosts of your past torment you, reminding you constantly that if you had been good enough to begin with then you wouldn't have been hurt so badly. It's all your fault, your mind is racing, and you don't know how to make it stop.

Clients who are most likely to benefit from working with me are struggling with substance misuse, trauma, or both. I also have a passion for supporting first responders and veterans. I’m inspired to create safe recovery spaces and make use of my personal experience to truly see you as a person, and not "just another addict." Each recovering person deserves a trusted guide to help them map out challenges, stuck points, and opportunities. If you decide to work with me, you should feel deeply seen and understood, know that your unique experiences are important, and have a good sense of direction and purpose.

Have you ever thought "I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY" ~or~ "ALL I WANT IS SOME PEACE IN MY LIFE" ??? Most of my clients want the same thing. The good news is I have helped them and I can help you! My clients are not broken. They are hurting, and together we move towards healing and finding solutions. I am eclectic in my approach, and often incorporate experiential methods to enhance traditional talk therapy which helps to deepen and expand the therapeutic process.

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 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.

What makes today so different? Today is different because something happened that made you decide, "Hey, I really need to do something about my life. I need to talk to somebody." Hi! I’m Dr. Leslie Ring. Some clients come to me because the bottom just fell out of their lives, a setback at school or work, a betrayal discovered, or the death of a loved one. For others, they just don’t want to keep living like this anymore. Old hurts from childhood or previous relationships keep robbing them of their peace of mind, creativity, fun, and closeness with others.