Therapists in Clarke County, GA

Welcome to my practice! I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals ages 18 and older to navigate anxiety and depression related to identity, career development, and life changes. Anxieties centering around our sense of self can be especially challenging, as they often relate to how we define our place in the world. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings, develop coping skills, and achieve goals navigating these life transitions with confidence.

I’m based in Athens, Ga and currently providing telehealth to clients across the state of Georgia. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? Do you find that your mind is always spinning with thoughts about what you said yesterday or what may happen tomorrow? Maybe you just wake up with a feeling of anxiety? You are not alone. It may feel scary or overwhelming to seek help, but I’m here to create a safe and supportive space for you to feel heard and understood as you learn to navigate life in a way that feels good. I specialize in working individuals dealing with anxiety, insomnia, grief, and chronic/terminal illness.

People often come to counseling feeling stressed, overwhelmed, worried, depressed, and sometimes unsure of where to turn next. My goal is to create a relaxed, comfortable, “come as you are” space that is free of judgment to talk through whatever obstacles are impacting your life. My approach focuses on relationships and is client-centered in order to empower you to take steps towards the healing and growth that you desire. I trust you to be the expert in your life as we walk together towards achieving your goals. In my work, I use a blend of techniques from IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to best meet your needs.

I understand living with OCD and anxiety symptoms can be difficult and scary, but with the right treatment, there can be relief. Focusing on a strengths-based approach, I am experienced with utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention interventions.

I enjoy working with clients ready for change. Oftentimes we can feel left out in the margins of society grappling to find belonging and struggling to make sense of what's happening in the world. For folks who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or those with sexual health concerns, finding support can feel particularly isolating. I use an intersectional feminist approach to therapy that focuses on strengths and making small, measurable goals for incremental change. Clients willing to read, journal, or listen to podcasts for additional support outside of sessions are also likely to be a good fit.

Just as taking the time to care for your physical health is important, so is caring for your mental health. Whether you are struggling with life changes and transitions, depression or anxiety, relationship conflicts or being overwhelmed with life - counseling can provide a space to leave negative emotions behind and move towards a more fulfilled life. I strive to create a space of healing and growth.

Thanks for checking out my profile! The past few years have made all of us think more about who and what is important to us and how we want to live our lives. Perhaps you are facing a major life transition, struggling to feel connected in your relationship, or need help figuring out how to deal with an increasingly tough world. You might be overwhelmed by difficult thoughts, feelings or situations. You’ve tried everything you, your family or friends think will make things better, but it’s just not working. You are stuck and need help with getting unstuck.

I work most frequently on relationships managing trauma and childhood neglect. I also love working with clients who do not have negative past experiences, but simply want to improve the relationships they have. I provide a warm environment for exploring areas of concern, and I am committed to hearing the spoken and the unspoken, as well as helping you make meaningful connections in your life. As a therapist who is Christian, I also enjoy making spiritual connections and giving encouragement to one's faith journey. I am also comfortable maintaining a safe secular space for you to share your struggles openly and honestly.

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.

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.

Sydney believes that change is in our control and, by working from that mentality, we can learn to accept & grow from what we cannot control in order to live our life in an more optimal way. Sydney uses a variety of evidence-based approaches depending on what her client’s needs are. In Sydney's therapy space, she values authenticity, safety, freedom to choose, connection to others as well as ourselves, and being challenged.

I am a Positive Psychology Clinical Social Worker and an Addiction specialist based in Georgia. Many of my clients come in to address depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationships, and/or to figure life out, personal values, and desired directions to go in life. I am particularly passionate about serving clients that feel they are alone in figuring out this world.

I believe that couples and family therapy can provide a uniquely powerful context for relational growth. Relate well to yourself - have a fair and meaningful connection with your anxiety, pain, and goals. Relate well to your partner, family, friends, and job - deepen bonds and communicate. We can relate well - let's collaborate on strengthening connections in your life!

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.

Jeannie has over 30 years’ experience in individual and group counseling in agencies, private practice and hospital settings. She engages clients in a safe, trusting environment to help them identify their strengths and resiliency as they work to overcome personal challenges. Clients leave each session with increased understanding of their “authentic selves” and skills to help them navigate their daily lives and stresses. She is also especially interested in working with clients on COVID related issues and how it affects one’s daily life and families.