Therapists in Athens, GA
Anna Wohleking
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
Anna Wohleking is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
Anna Wohleking is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
Katheryn Van Laar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Kierkegaard said life wasn't a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. We will always experience joys and pain, strength and sorrow, and a little support can go a long way. As a therapist, I am not here to solve life's problems for you, but I am here to support you and your family while you experience the hard parts of life. I'm here to listen to and validate your world and help you develop skills or tools to cope with the tough times.
Kierkegaard said life wasn't a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. We will always experience joys and pain, strength and sorrow, and a little support can go a long way. As a therapist, I am not here to solve life's problems for you, but I am here to support you and your family while you experience the hard parts of life. I'm here to listen to and validate your world and help you develop skills or tools to cope with the tough times.
Shannon Millan
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30605
Shannon received her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The University of Alabama. She did her internship in Athens, GA and has continued her career here in The Classic City. Shannon has worked primarily with elementary school aged clients, including providing counseling services in a local elementary school. She has worked in a variety of settings ranging from an intensive residential program to a local counseling practice.
Shannon received her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The University of Alabama. She did her internship in Athens, GA and has continued her career here in The Classic City. Shannon has worked primarily with elementary school aged clients, including providing counseling services in a local elementary school. She has worked in a variety of settings ranging from an intensive residential program to a local counseling practice.
Kayla Addison Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Do you or someone you love feel an overwhelming sense of pressure in your life, but you aren’t sure why? Are you dealing with anxiety, heavy stress, or maybe you just had your first panic attack. Dealing with anxiety can feel incredibly isolating, and can leave you feeling powerless against yourself. It is my goal to walk with you to a healthier, more mindful way of life while feeling fully in control! My name is Kayla, and I found my passion for therapy after going through my own personal experiences with anxiety and trauma. I enjoy working with children, teens, adolescents, and adults!
Do you or someone you love feel an overwhelming sense of pressure in your life, but you aren’t sure why? Are you dealing with anxiety, heavy stress, or maybe you just had your first panic attack. Dealing with anxiety can feel incredibly isolating, and can leave you feeling powerless against yourself. It is my goal to walk with you to a healthier, more mindful way of life while feeling fully in control! My name is Kayla, and I found my passion for therapy after going through my own personal experiences with anxiety and trauma. I enjoy working with children, teens, adolescents, and adults!
Project Family, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30605 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Amy Davis
MEd, BCBA
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Meet Amy Davis, a Georgia native, and a heart for helping others. She has always had a passion to be a voice for the voiceless. Amy provides ABA therapy to individuals with special needs between the ages of 2-18 years of age. Some areas that can be targeted during therapy are increased communication (through words, pictures, signs, or augmented communication devices), daily living skills, social skills, and behavior replacement strategies to reduce hitting, yelling, running away, and more. Amy works with caregivers and the client to increase their quality of life.
Meet Amy Davis, a Georgia native, and a heart for helping others. She has always had a passion to be a voice for the voiceless. Amy provides ABA therapy to individuals with special needs between the ages of 2-18 years of age. Some areas that can be targeted during therapy are increased communication (through words, pictures, signs, or augmented communication devices), daily living skills, social skills, and behavior replacement strategies to reduce hitting, yelling, running away, and more. Amy works with caregivers and the client to increase their quality of life.
Joanne Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30601
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 22 years. I enjoy working with adults, families and children as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, child welfare issues, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 22 years. I enjoy working with adults, families and children as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, child welfare issues, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
Behavior Link
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30602
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently the clinical director of an Autism clinic in Watkinsville GA called BehaviorLink that primarily serves younger children in an early intervention setting. The bulk of my experience is with children that have a diagnosis of Autism. I enjoy working with families to develop treatment goals and behavior plans that can support them in the home, community and school setting.
I am currently the clinical director of an Autism clinic in Watkinsville GA called BehaviorLink that primarily serves younger children in an early intervention setting. The bulk of my experience is with children that have a diagnosis of Autism. I enjoy working with families to develop treatment goals and behavior plans that can support them in the home, community and school setting.
Fulani A. Doughty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CRC, ICAADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
Welcome to our practice! If you would benefit from "talk therapy" and are looking for a discreet, comfortable and cozy place to obtain confidential and targeted counseling services (individual, group, couples or family) from competent and caring counselors, you have found the right place! We provide holistic behavioral health services to all ages. Additionally, if you prefer, you may obtain (technology assisted) distance counseling/coaching services from Dr. Doughty.
Welcome to our practice! If you would benefit from "talk therapy" and are looking for a discreet, comfortable and cozy place to obtain confidential and targeted counseling services (individual, group, couples or family) from competent and caring counselors, you have found the right place! We provide holistic behavioral health services to all ages. Additionally, if you prefer, you may obtain (technology assisted) distance counseling/coaching services from Dr. Doughty.
Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Psychologist, MD, LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Grounded Wellbeing - LGBTQ+ Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30604
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Marcia Elizabeth Warmkessel
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30609
Welcome. Life may seem confusing or stressful right now. Maybe you are struggling to move forward after an event or a season of great stress. Perhaps getting out of bed each day and finding purpose is becoming a really big deal. Your thoughts and emotions may feel like your worst enemy. The good news is your feelings are not your rival! There is hope . My goal in becoming a licensed professional counselor is to offer freedom from the thoughts and behaviors which often cause great stress and anxiety in the lives of people of all ages. Enter into a brave environment where you will be heard and known.
Welcome. Life may seem confusing or stressful right now. Maybe you are struggling to move forward after an event or a season of great stress. Perhaps getting out of bed each day and finding purpose is becoming a really big deal. Your thoughts and emotions may feel like your worst enemy. The good news is your feelings are not your rival! There is hope . My goal in becoming a licensed professional counselor is to offer freedom from the thoughts and behaviors which often cause great stress and anxiety in the lives of people of all ages. Enter into a brave environment where you will be heard and known.
Kasey Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30605 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD, OCD Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. In order to provide the most effective, evidence-based treatment to my clients, I have received specialized training from nationally known OCD, OCD Spectrum and Anxiety experts and organizations. I am a graduate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation's (IOCDF) Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) as well as the IOCDF's Pediatric, Hoarding and Advanced BTTIs. I have also received specialized training from the Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC) and the National Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA-USA).
I specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD, OCD Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. In order to provide the most effective, evidence-based treatment to my clients, I have received specialized training from nationally known OCD, OCD Spectrum and Anxiety experts and organizations. I am a graduate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation's (IOCDF) Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) as well as the IOCDF's Pediatric, Hoarding and Advanced BTTIs. I have also received specialized training from the Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC) and the National Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA-USA).
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Lifeline Counseling at Lifeline Children's Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
Online Therapists
Lori R Muskat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30345
My practice focuses on psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and educational advocacy. Due to COVID, I am offering tele-assessment for those in high risk groups or w/ family members who are. Issues include: learning problems, employment challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, developmental disorders, medical illnesses, and stress of being a member of a diverse group (LGBT, ethnic minorities, etc.). I see children/adults who may be unconventional, anxious, depressed or do not fit comfortably within their environment. The label “disability” may be applied to them, but “differently abled” is more accurate.
My practice focuses on psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and educational advocacy. Due to COVID, I am offering tele-assessment for those in high risk groups or w/ family members who are. Issues include: learning problems, employment challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, developmental disorders, medical illnesses, and stress of being a member of a diverse group (LGBT, ethnic minorities, etc.). I see children/adults who may be unconventional, anxious, depressed or do not fit comfortably within their environment. The label “disability” may be applied to them, but “differently abled” is more accurate.
Johnnie L Jenkins III
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, RPT-S, CPCS, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Point, GA 30344
I am seeking to work with clients and families who want to uncover why life is not as fulfilling as it could. I want to help bring light to dark places in people's lives. I provide services in under served areas to reduce the effects of disparity in the mental health community. I feel that mental health is a right for all people at all stages of life. A little help now can have big impacts later in life. I also constantly advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
I am seeking to work with clients and families who want to uncover why life is not as fulfilling as it could. I want to help bring light to dark places in people's lives. I provide services in under served areas to reduce the effects of disparity in the mental health community. I feel that mental health is a right for all people at all stages of life. A little help now can have big impacts later in life. I also constantly advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
Dr. Heather L Cygan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
I am a licensed psychologist with experience in evaluating infants, toddlers, and school-age children addressing questions and concerns including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech/language delays, and developmental disorders. I also provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for adults with anxiety/panic disorders, depression, communication, anger management, coping skills, and parenting stress. I'm committed to helping individuals become the best version of themselves by identifying thoughts and behaviors that are hindering them from living a more meaningful and value-based life.
I am a licensed psychologist with experience in evaluating infants, toddlers, and school-age children addressing questions and concerns including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech/language delays, and developmental disorders. I also provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for adults with anxiety/panic disorders, depression, communication, anger management, coping skills, and parenting stress. I'm committed to helping individuals become the best version of themselves by identifying thoughts and behaviors that are hindering them from living a more meaningful and value-based life.
Wendy Fritz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDI, CAIP, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottdale, GA 30079
I provide play therapy to children and pre-teens who are challenged with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Anger/Behavior Challenges and Grief/Loss. Together we can work on improving executive functioning skills, social skills, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and work to decrease anxious thoughts and episodes of dysregulation.
I provide play therapy to children and pre-teens who are challenged with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Anger/Behavior Challenges and Grief/Loss. Together we can work on improving executive functioning skills, social skills, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and work to decrease anxious thoughts and episodes of dysregulation.
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