Nikki A
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LAPC
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367 Prince Avenue, Suite L, Athens, GA 30601
Let's Connect (706) 906-6267
Life is a gift, but doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family conflict, health concerns, addictions, losses, and school/career/life transitions can leave us wondering where the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know something seems off, we feel stuck, and we need help figuring it out or getting past it. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you don’t need to live with excessive worry, sadness, shame, or uncertainty, regardless of your circumstances. There are MANY ways to get you feeling content, confident, at peace and fulfilled again; I am here to walk that journey with you!
I help clients & couples draw from their strengths & dignity to respond to current circumstances and learn skills to move toward what matters most to them. We work to heal past wounds and explore how to make life feel good again. I empower clients to live in alignment with their values and to find purpose in life, despite uncertainty and disappointments.
We all need to be seen, heard, known, and accepted. I bring kindness, insight, and encouragement to my clients, who describe me as warm, caring, and very easy to talk to. Whether you need a safe space to laugh, cry, learn, or grow, I can help. Please reach out for a free consultation. We will find a way through whatever challenges life has thrown your way.
Call or Email Nikki A Hawkins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (706) 906-6267
Let's Connect (706) 906-6267
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Nikki A Hawkins
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LAPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (706) 906-6267
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / APC010517 Nikki A Hawkins
- Attended University of Georgia, MEd, Professional Counseling (Mental Health Counse
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Irvine PhD, Psychology & Social Behavior (Health Psychology) / 2004
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nikki A Hawkins
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LAPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (706) 906-6267
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Health Concerns
- Marital and Premarital
- Career Counseling
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- College Students
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Nikki A Hawkins
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LAPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (706) 906-6267
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Prepare/Enrich Premarital
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Nikki A Hawkins
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LAPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (706) 906-6267