Therapists in Athens, GA

I specialize in working with queer and neurodivergent clients, including those with no formal diagnosis, particularly autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and couples with mixed neurotypes. I am interested in exploring embodiment, somatic interventions, expressive arts, and pleasure activism with clients. I work with a variety of needs, such as navigating non-traditional relationship structures, anxiety, depression, self-actualization, low desire, identity development, and dysphoria, and the way grief can interplay with these needs. I facilitate these explorations through a humanistic, feminist, and systems-oriented lens.

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.

Life can sometimes seem like just too much. Stressors like relationships, friendships, school, work, and family obligations can become too heavy to bear. Maybe there is a trauma you have carried for years that you still aren't quite sure how to handle. Maybe you are questioning aspects of your identity and you aren't sure where to turn to speak honestly about them. Or, maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process your daily life. That's where counseling can come in.

At this time I provide individual therapy and ADHD evaluation for adults (18+ years old). I often work with young adults who are navigating mental health diagnoses, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, trauma, sexuality and gender identity, career decisions, college, and/or identity development. For each person I work with I seek to provide a safe and affirming environment.

Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.

I'm so glad you've decide to take the first steps in this journey! I work primarily with young adults, children, adolescents, and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. I enjoy working with people exploring their identity, navigating life transitions, experiencing anxiety/depression, and trauma. As a relational therapist, I use a person-centered approach and believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the strongest tool in therapy. I aim to create a collaborative and compassionate environment during my sessions, striving to provide a non-judgmental and affirming approach to my practice.

Do you feel like society isn't really aligned with your lived experience? I help clients learn to live life authentically, even while navigating difficult systems. I work with neurodiverse clients, members of the 2SLGBTQIa+ community, people coming from complex or challenging families of origin, and people navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, or substance misuse from an affirming, inclusive approach. As a member of the 2SLGBTQIa+ and neurodiverse community, I am passionate about connecting with my clients through compassion and developing individualized plans for each unique person.

As a therapist who identifies as queer and transmasculine, my expertise lies in creating a secure and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. I conduct private online sessions and hold licenses in Washington, Oregon, Georgia, Florida and New York. Specializing in individual telehealth therapy for adults navigating issues such as coming out, social and/or physical transitioning, and mental health management, I approach each situation with compassion. I am attuned to the distinctive challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and am committed to fostering a safer world through advocacy and support for all my clients.

I center my work on the challenges that men from varied backgrounds face in living their most fulfilling lives. where therapy is concerned, I see 'man' as a starting point for any person that identifies in their own way with the word, the concept. Gender is one of our most deeply-rooted identities; creating your own definitions can be life changing. I work with men who want to connect to the people they care about, men entering different phases of their lives looking for empathy & understanding, men struggling to communicate with their partners & men investigating the values and beliefs they were taught.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. My specialities include marriage and couples counseling, treatment of various degrees of mood disturbances such as depression & anxiety, as well as adjustment and relationship issues. I work with adults and college students as they navigate new territory, and couples who are struggling in their relationship/marriage. I have a PhD, a Certificate in Marriage and Family Relationships from the University of Georgia, and I have completed Gottman Level 3 Training. My practice also offers Psychological Evaluations including ADHD Evaluations.

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 also have a therapy dog named Biscuit (pictures) who is sometimes in the sessions also.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a holistic approach to treatment. I have over thirty years of clinical experience. To best help my clients I make a point of keeping abreast of current and new theories, and integrate them with traditional strategies. I help individuals, couples and families negotiate through a large variety of issues and life transitions. My specializations include: anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders, grief and loss, women's issues, addiction issues, trauma, dysfunctional and toxic relationships, and navigating through stage of life issues.

Tired of the same hurtful patterns such that you experience your partner as needy, distant, critical, or defensive? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, or sinking in sadness and stress? Are your your relationships tense, distant, or non-existent? Are you struggling to find hope that life can feel good again, and love can be connected and safe?

Do you need to make positive changes in your sex life? Whether you want to work on your sexual performance or health, your kinks or fetishes, relationship problems, or emotional baggage that weighs you down, you will make progress from the start. You'll find a safe space to discuss everything and anything you need to get off your chest and get answers to all your questions. Expect affirmation and a level of expertise that can change your life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, founder of Kind Recovery, and one of the first certified psychedelic counselors in Georgia. I've been providing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy since 2019. I work with clients who have experienced mental injury or trauma and find themselves stuck in rigid thought or behavior patterns. These patterns might look like perfectionism, people-pleasing, substance misuse (addiction), anxiety, depression, avoidance, and more. I want you to know that it is possible to radically shift these behaviors with the right approach. I'll be with you as you learn to access the wisdom of your higher self.

Feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, grief, trauma, and other struggles beset us all at times. I believe creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and heard is vital, and cultivating a therapeutic alliance to be alongside individuals as a nonjudgmental support in the journey to wholeness and independence. I listen for unique needs and preferences and utilize an eclectic and integrated approach to working with the whole person. With empathy and compassion I will also ask challenging questions to explore ideas, new ways of thinking and understanding, and guide intuitive discovery for meaningful change.

We all seek safety, health and happiness in our lives, sometimes supported by, and other times challenged by, our life experiences, relationships and larger environment. Life often provides many resources for safety, health and happiness. When our connection with these resources is somehow block or reduced, we can use a supportive, caring relationship to find our way through worries, depression, dependencies, grief, low self-esteem, relationship disturbances, and spiritual struggles.

I've worked in the community for years, addressing the issues of children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns. I've also facilitated families working through familial traumas/conflicts and building a cohesive family dynamic. My goal is to help people on their journey of self-discovery, to heal their wounds, develop inner wisdom, and build healthy relationships with others. I want you to find your light and SHYNE.

There are many modalities for many people because we are all different. Each person & situation has a uniqueness and needs to be treated respectfully as such. I approach counseling, by way of collaboration, between the therapist (myself) & you (the client) in a safe space. It is you that is giving me permission to be on this journey with you.