Therapists in Athens, GA
Hello, I am Dr. Kate Finley, and I'm glad you've found me! Wondering if you or your child might have autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a learning disability, or ongoing symptoms of concussion? Whether you’re navigating school or work difficulties, experiencing emotional ups and downs, or seeking a diagnosis, I am here to help guide your next crucial steps. My evaluations combine scientific precision with honest compassion, helping you move from uncertainty to understanding.
Hello, I am Dr. Kate Finley, and I'm glad you've found me! Wondering if you or your child might have autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a learning disability, or ongoing symptoms of concussion? Whether you’re navigating school or work difficulties, experiencing emotional ups and downs, or seeking a diagnosis, I am here to help guide your next crucial steps. My evaluations combine scientific precision with honest compassion, helping you move from uncertainty to understanding.
I believe every one of us is a good person at heart, we are all trying our best and laziness is a myth. You may have a hard time believing that about yourself. You may have been taught (by families or systems) that you are bad, lazy or selfish. You are scared to make decisions or trust your intuition. You want to love yourself the way you love others!
I offer a radically different perspective. I think it is possible to love yourself a little bit at a time, take things less personally and create more space in your life for peace.
I believe every one of us is a good person at heart, we are all trying our best and laziness is a myth. You may have a hard time believing that about yourself. You may have been taught (by families or systems) that you are bad, lazy or selfish. You are scared to make decisions or trust your intuition. You want to love yourself the way you love others!
I offer a radically different perspective. I think it is possible to love yourself a little bit at a time, take things less personally and create more space in your life for peace.
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.
Whether it's your first time in therapy or you're looking to build on the work you've already started, we can work together to find sustainable ways to support your overall well-being. I work best with individuals who feel deeply, think constantly, or may describe themselves as having a "busy brain."
Whether it's your first time in therapy or you're looking to build on the work you've already started, we can work together to find sustainable ways to support your overall well-being. I work best with individuals who feel deeply, think constantly, or may describe themselves as having a "busy brain."
At the Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety, we believe in providing clients a tranquil, reassuring, and welcoming practice to ease the uneasiness of coming to therapy. We do this with a friendly staff and cordial therapists who make sure you are comfortable when you visit us, which in turn provides a basis for facilitating your personal growth or rejuvenating relationships.
At the Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety, we believe in providing clients a tranquil, reassuring, and welcoming practice to ease the uneasiness of coming to therapy. We do this with a friendly staff and cordial therapists who make sure you are comfortable when you visit us, which in turn provides a basis for facilitating your personal growth or rejuvenating relationships.
I have specialized training and certifications in Mind Body Medicine, Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga Practice, Behavioral Sleep Health, Stress and Pain Management, Online Counseling, as well as Mindfulness-based approaches for assisting individuals throughout the lifespan in experiencing relief from chronic pain, illness, insomnia, depression, stress, trauma and relationship issues. I am also a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. My graduate counseling degree is from the University of Georgia. I am Licensed in Florida (telemental health only), Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Offering 100% Telemental Health Counseling.
I have specialized training and certifications in Mind Body Medicine, Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga Practice, Behavioral Sleep Health, Stress and Pain Management, Online Counseling, as well as Mindfulness-based approaches for assisting individuals throughout the lifespan in experiencing relief from chronic pain, illness, insomnia, depression, stress, trauma and relationship issues. I am also a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. My graduate counseling degree is from the University of Georgia. I am Licensed in Florida (telemental health only), Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Offering 100% Telemental Health Counseling.
Haley Holt earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master's in Social Work degree at Valdosta State University. She completed her internship at Archbold Northside Partial Hospitalization Program, where she provided psychological services to meet a variety of presenting concerns. After finishing her degree, she worked as an inpatient therapist conducting individual, group and family therapy in a hospital setting. Haley's professional experiences also consist of working in a leadership role, with duties including supervising entry level therapists and collaborating with community service providers.
Haley Holt earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master's in Social Work degree at Valdosta State University. She completed her internship at Archbold Northside Partial Hospitalization Program, where she provided psychological services to meet a variety of presenting concerns. After finishing her degree, she worked as an inpatient therapist conducting individual, group and family therapy in a hospital setting. Haley's professional experiences also consist of working in a leadership role, with duties including supervising entry level therapists and collaborating with community service providers.
As a neurdivergent therapist with ADHD, I understand feeling a little different—creative, scattered, sensitive, or like you don’t quite fit into the usual boxes. I want to help you to feel more grounded, to understand yourself better, & to move through life with more ease and confidence. In therapy, we’ll work together to make sense of what’s been overwhelming you, reconnect with your strengths, & create space for balance, meaning, and self-acceptance in your daily life. In our sessions, you can expect warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation.
As a neurdivergent therapist with ADHD, I understand feeling a little different—creative, scattered, sensitive, or like you don’t quite fit into the usual boxes. I want to help you to feel more grounded, to understand yourself better, & to move through life with more ease and confidence. In therapy, we’ll work together to make sense of what’s been overwhelming you, reconnect with your strengths, & create space for balance, meaning, and self-acceptance in your daily life. In our sessions, you can expect warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation.
Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey. My name is Allia (she/her), and for my clients, I provide a safe and healing place to grow. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a therapist and advocate for child and adult survivors of abuse and sexual assault. And through this work, I have honed my skills in helping people through trauma, transitions, self-worth issues, and identity. I work with a wide range of clients and survivors and particularly gravitate towards individuals within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and teens/young adults.
Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey. My name is Allia (she/her), and for my clients, I provide a safe and healing place to grow. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a therapist and advocate for child and adult survivors of abuse and sexual assault. And through this work, I have honed my skills in helping people through trauma, transitions, self-worth issues, and identity. I work with a wide range of clients and survivors and particularly gravitate towards individuals within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and teens/young adults.
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
Are you navigating a life transition and wondering, “What now?” Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns of self-doubt, perfectionism, or negative thinking. You may be struggling with confidence, self-worth, body image, or simply feeling that the life you're living no longer aligns with who you're becoming.
I work with women across all stages of life who are ready to reconnect with themselves, shift limiting patterns, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more
Are you navigating a life transition and wondering, “What now?” Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns of self-doubt, perfectionism, or negative thinking. You may be struggling with confidence, self-worth, body image, or simply feeling that the life you're living no longer aligns with who you're becoming.
I work with women across all stages of life who are ready to reconnect with themselves, shift limiting patterns, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more
My office is a private practice working to strengthen individuals and families in times of transition, trauma, and crisis, assuring the highest quality of service to help reach your next level. I offer services that will support and empower clients to go to the next level of living, mind, body, and soul while enhancing personal growth and development. It is my goal to explore and equip clients with the necessary tools so that they may become productive and effective in their homes and community.
My office is a private practice working to strengthen individuals and families in times of transition, trauma, and crisis, assuring the highest quality of service to help reach your next level. I offer services that will support and empower clients to go to the next level of living, mind, body, and soul while enhancing personal growth and development. It is my goal to explore and equip clients with the necessary tools so that they may become productive and effective in their homes and community.
My therapy practice focuses on the balance and confluence of different aspects of identity and external environment. Through integrations of cognitive behavioral models, DBT, and narrative therapies, we work together to achieve this balance. Some of my most deeply held value systems center around social justice and equity, and I bring this into each session with my clients. I also focus on creating a person-centered and holistic therapy space in which clients may pursue their own reflection and introspection.
My therapy practice focuses on the balance and confluence of different aspects of identity and external environment. Through integrations of cognitive behavioral models, DBT, and narrative therapies, we work together to achieve this balance. Some of my most deeply held value systems center around social justice and equity, and I bring this into each session with my clients. I also focus on creating a person-centered and holistic therapy space in which clients may pursue their own reflection and introspection.
Hello and Welcome! I go by Dr. J! I seek to empower my clients by exploring how dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression have shaped their lives and/or resulted in marginalization, discrimination, and trauma. I greatly enjoy working with individuals who hold minoritized identities, particularly individuals and couples/polycules from the Q+BIPOC and Neurodivergent communities. Additionally, I enjoy working with athletes, and as a former collegiate athlete, I understand the unique internal and external pressures that athletes often face.
Hello and Welcome! I go by Dr. J! I seek to empower my clients by exploring how dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression have shaped their lives and/or resulted in marginalization, discrimination, and trauma. I greatly enjoy working with individuals who hold minoritized identities, particularly individuals and couples/polycules from the Q+BIPOC and Neurodivergent communities. Additionally, I enjoy working with athletes, and as a former collegiate athlete, I understand the unique internal and external pressures that athletes often face.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Taking that first step to begin or return to therapy can feel overwhelming, and I commend you for being here today. My role is to support you and walk alongside you as you navigate this journey. Life often feels like a rollercoaster, full of unexpected twists and turns, and at times we can feel stuck without knowing how to move forward. As a clinician, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are, regardless of where you are in your journey through collaboration in the therapeutic process. I am now available to take referrals for in person or virtual therapy in Georgia!
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Taking that first step to begin or return to therapy can feel overwhelming, and I commend you for being here today. My role is to support you and walk alongside you as you navigate this journey. Life often feels like a rollercoaster, full of unexpected twists and turns, and at times we can feel stuck without knowing how to move forward. As a clinician, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are, regardless of where you are in your journey through collaboration in the therapeutic process. I am now available to take referrals for in person or virtual therapy in Georgia!
I (Raessha Stanley, LCSW, LISW CP) earned my Master's Degree in Social Work at Savannah State University in 2009 and embarked on my career as a professional social worker. I have 10+ years of experience working in the mental and behavioral health field. I have worked as a therapist, school social worker, medical social worker, hospice social worker, and community support interventionist. I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. My mission as a clinical social worker is to assist individuals in empowering themselves to improve their outlook on life through mindful manifestation.
I (Raessha Stanley, LCSW, LISW CP) earned my Master's Degree in Social Work at Savannah State University in 2009 and embarked on my career as a professional social worker. I have 10+ years of experience working in the mental and behavioral health field. I have worked as a therapist, school social worker, medical social worker, hospice social worker, and community support interventionist. I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. My mission as a clinical social worker is to assist individuals in empowering themselves to improve their outlook on life through mindful manifestation.
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 strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work has centered on healing from adverse childhood experiences, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
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 strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work has centered on healing from adverse childhood experiences, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
Outside of work, Shakera enjoys spending time with her family, volunteer work, international travel, reading, and focusing on self-care.
Outside of work, Shakera enjoys spending time with her family, volunteer work, international travel, reading, and focusing on self-care.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who 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 years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who 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 years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
My ideal clients are young adults and adults 60+ carrying grief, going through major life transitions, navigating LGBTQIA+ concerns, and those experiencing cancer, autoimmune illness, or chronic illness. Many come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Together we work toward real relief — not just managing symptoms, but building genuine insight, self-trust, and a renewed sense of direction. I meet each client with warmth and without judgment, honoring that you are the expert on your own life.
My ideal clients are young adults and adults 60+ carrying grief, going through major life transitions, navigating LGBTQIA+ concerns, and those experiencing cancer, autoimmune illness, or chronic illness. Many come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Together we work toward real relief — not just managing symptoms, but building genuine insight, self-trust, and a renewed sense of direction. I meet each client with warmth and without judgment, honoring that you are the expert on your own life.
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Number of Therapists in Athens, GA
400+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Athens, GA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Social Anxiety |
| 91% | Health Anxiety |
| 91% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | Aetna |
| 74% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Athens, GA see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |