Therapists in Athens, GA

I have served Athens and surrounding communities since 2007. Through training and experience, my specialities include trauma, family relationships & conflicts, LGBTQ+, anxiety, self esteem, and life transitions. Making a decision to begin mental health care is an important decision and my hope is to help you meet your emotional and mental health needs.

Are you experiencing stress or anxiety in your everyday life? Are you going through a major life change or transition, difficult season or experiencing struggle in your relationships? Do you at times question if your life has purpose and meaning, or you do you feel as if you are just “surviving” day to day? If you resonate with any feelings associated with questions like these you are not alone. I believe it is important to consider all aspects of a client’s life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

I'm a systemic therapist focused on helping individuals change how they interact with the world around them. It is my goal to create a space which my clients can examine and alter their relationship with depression, anxiety, concerns related to LGBTQIA+ identity, and more.

Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.

After receiving invaluable warmth & empathy during my own experience of therapy I felt obliged to give others the same compassion. I use my skills as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, Registered Yoga Teacher-500, & EMDR trained therapist along with IFS-informed parts work to help empower others to heal their wounds. I was motivated to earn the credentials of Registered Yoga Teacher-500 & Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator when my psychotherapy practice revealed to me that achieving whole-self healing requires not only addressing the scars of the mind, but also those held in the body.

Your beauty matters, Your scars matter, Your health matters, Your uniqueness matters, and most importantly "YOU" matter. No matter where you have been, where you are, and where you are going, we all have a purpose. Although we sometimes take detours and experience significant setbacks, we can still reach our full potential. Today is the day you have chosen to put YOU first and I would like to assist you with gaining the necessary skills to become all you can be. Here at the ACAS Center, we treat from the whole health perspective and our agency was created with the social, physical, & emotional needs of our clients in mind.

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?

I have been a therapist since 1991 and have had the opportunity to work in varied settings with a diverse population. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental, caring attitude, believing wholeness and healing occurs if individuals, couples and families can acknowledge their strengths as well as learn from their weaknesses. I am a professional who explores how a person operates and navigates within their own family system, with hopes that they find clues to their own particular functioning and modify their behaviors in ways that ultimately lead to health.

Hi, I'm Bridgette, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia with over six years of experience. I have worked with clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, trauma, emotional abuse, career challenges, blended families, and military adjustments. I am able to relate to my clients as I have been married as a veteran's spouse for five years, and we share a blended family of 4 children. My experience as a teacher has also attuned me to child development stages and let me to want to help families with their communication, intimacy, and children.

Do you feel weighed down by the trials of life? I empower high functioning men and women to overcome the burden of anxiety and depression that can come through challenging life experiences. Those challenges can impact your mood, motivation towards daily life, and your thoughts. I am passionate about helping you learn how to better manage the not so fun areas of your life. I love mixing quality conversations and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to get to the root of how you perceive your struggles.

LGBTQ+ and alternative lifestyles welcome! I provide an inclusive environment for a diverse population of clients. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. I create a safe and positive therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop the skills needed for improved there day to day. My approach is grounded in cultural competence and respect for individual differences. I am here to listen and provide the support that you need to assist you in pushing past the obstacles in your day-to-day.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, I am the therapist for you. If you are: having difficulties at work and need assistance in working through a solution, experiencing problems in your relationship or maybe your child is having problems in school, I can help you navigate your way to a plausible solution. In an effort to be the best boss that you can possibly be, the best partner the best parent, student and overall team player, it is important that you have a strong foundation. This foundation should be supported by all the resources that you possibly can have to ensure positive growth, including an excellent therapist.

Hi I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 10 years of experience working with families and children. If you need a place to process your thoughts and work out issues related to life issues, domestic violence, relationship issues, couples counseling and spiritual development, please call to schedule an appointment. I am here for all who need a safe space. Additionally, I provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation via Telehealth.

Do you nurture fear or hope? Investing in therapy is a positive step towards facing your fears and uncovering new possibilities. Identify insights, wisdom and truth whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief or major life transitions. We'll clarify your values and develop custom skills and tools to support change. Integrating experiential interventions with systems theory and mindfulness strategies helps you understand new ways for dealing with challenges.

Hey Hey! I'm Kanesha! Are you ready to evolve into the best version of yourself? Then I am the person you are looking for! I empower teenagers and young adults to dive into what is keeping them from becoming their best selves in every area of life. I encourage everyone to find the root of their struggles to grow.

Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnouts. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences.

Seeking help is difficult and you have taken an important first step to get that support. You can accomplish the goals you set through therapy and may discover more along this journey. My hope is to provide you with the support you need to make difficult times easier and to guide you through the process of change. I have been trained in Family Systems theory modalities including but not limited to Experiential, Solution Focus and Narrative Therapy. We will work together to identify treatment goals to get to the change you want to see. I look forward to working with you.

Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.

I support individuals who are looking to gain insight and improve on the relationship with themselves and others around them. Seeking mental health support is a powerful step to self love, empowerment, and healing. I work from a trauma informed and social justice lens utilizing a variety of therapy modalities according to your story and goals. Therapy will equip you with the necessary tools to make the changes you want for yourself.