In Person Therapists in Athens, GA
![Photo of Kayla Addison Wheeler, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cade4c81-b350-4e0a-91d5-426eec14e7b4/2/320x400.png)
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!
![Photo of Will Warren, MS, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42b26516-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Will Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
So you've been thinking about making a change in your life. Maybe you've even tried taking steps to make it happen, but for some reason, it just isn't working. That's okay! We all need help every once in a while. Maybe it's help finding solutions or maybe it's just someone to listen while you work through the process. Either way, I would be honored to be that person. With 10+ years in the mental health and addiction field, I have learned a thing or two about "change coaching." I have immediate openings for in-person and online sessions. Schedule your free consultation by visiting my website at www.athenstac.org.
So you've been thinking about making a change in your life. Maybe you've even tried taking steps to make it happen, but for some reason, it just isn't working. That's okay! We all need help every once in a while. Maybe it's help finding solutions or maybe it's just someone to listen while you work through the process. Either way, I would be honored to be that person. With 10+ years in the mental health and addiction field, I have learned a thing or two about "change coaching." I have immediate openings for in-person and online sessions. Schedule your free consultation by visiting my website at www.athenstac.org.
![Photo of Markala C. Resby, MEd , APC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b15019e-e496-4340-a54b-7b243fa72d9a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Having someone to walk alongside you in your journey to psychological/emotional health can move you from surviving into thriving. Navigating life can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times painful. Dealing with difficulties like life transitions, stress, managing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or making seemingly impossibly difficult decisions, all the while trying to maintaining positive self-esteem and finding helpful ways to cope with life demands, is a really hard thing to do. Feeling close to the people we love can feel hard when we struggle to find the ability to be vulnerable in a tough world.
Having someone to walk alongside you in your journey to psychological/emotional health can move you from surviving into thriving. Navigating life can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times painful. Dealing with difficulties like life transitions, stress, managing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or making seemingly impossibly difficult decisions, all the while trying to maintaining positive self-esteem and finding helpful ways to cope with life demands, is a really hard thing to do. Feeling close to the people we love can feel hard when we struggle to find the ability to be vulnerable in a tough world.
![Photo of LaKeisha Gantt - Mindsprings Counseling & Consulting , PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/93d515f4-c940-4505-9b52-743c9744c83a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I've offerred listening, provided therapy, or consulted for almost 20 years. I've worked across the develpmental spectrum and have addressed everyday adjustment issues, mood/anxiety disorders, transitional challenges (i.e. career/job change, relocation), relational issues to name a few. Using a culturally informed approach I've had the priviledge of working with many marginalized communities, including people of color, people experiencing poverty & veterans to name a few. When a person is open and ready for change, great things can happen!
I've offerred listening, provided therapy, or consulted for almost 20 years. I've worked across the develpmental spectrum and have addressed everyday adjustment issues, mood/anxiety disorders, transitional challenges (i.e. career/job change, relocation), relational issues to name a few. Using a culturally informed approach I've had the priviledge of working with many marginalized communities, including people of color, people experiencing poverty & veterans to name a few. When a person is open and ready for change, great things can happen!
![Photo of Frances Crawford, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/234a8d37-8ca8-4b41-98c6-91a0254dbe54/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life is a journey and sometimes we need extra support along the way to learn different ways of navigating the journey. In my therapy practice, I aim to help those learn these techniques through listening, teaching, and coaching. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals from different walks of life. My goal has always been first and foremost to establish and cultivate a trusting relationship. Gaining a good understanding of an individual’s struggles and where they would like assistance is the best place to begin.
Life is a journey and sometimes we need extra support along the way to learn different ways of navigating the journey. In my therapy practice, I aim to help those learn these techniques through listening, teaching, and coaching. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals from different walks of life. My goal has always been first and foremost to establish and cultivate a trusting relationship. Gaining a good understanding of an individual’s struggles and where they would like assistance is the best place to begin.
![Photo of Cole Causey (Kind Recovery), MEd, CAADC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a803c8c9-b17c-407d-8157-16f0acedd354/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cole Causey (Kind Recovery)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
I offer my clients a shame-free space to examine their relationship with alcohol, drugs, and behaviors that have become troublesome to their lives and values. I have been an addiction counselor in Athens for over three years, with expertise in ACT and MI-based treatment modalities. My approach to addiction counseling is compassionate, patient, and flexible, with understanding that each individual’s path to recovery will be unique.
I offer my clients a shame-free space to examine their relationship with alcohol, drugs, and behaviors that have become troublesome to their lives and values. I have been an addiction counselor in Athens for over three years, with expertise in ACT and MI-based treatment modalities. My approach to addiction counseling is compassionate, patient, and flexible, with understanding that each individual’s path to recovery will be unique.
![Photo of Marlynn Bohannon, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a17e49f5-8585-486a-a839-019f2efb40c0/1/320x400.png)
Relationships are vital to our wellbeing. As social creatures, human beings need connection to thrive. This is what makes relational work so important to me. Whether repairing a connection that is broken or improving communication to prevent issues, a trained Couples counselor can help to provide the tools for success. A little about me-I have over 20 years experience in the medical field in which I gained experience in dealing with life transitions, grief, loss and other life changes good and bad. I bring this perspective into my approach. I offer a space that is judgment free and supportive.
Relationships are vital to our wellbeing. As social creatures, human beings need connection to thrive. This is what makes relational work so important to me. Whether repairing a connection that is broken or improving communication to prevent issues, a trained Couples counselor can help to provide the tools for success. A little about me-I have over 20 years experience in the medical field in which I gained experience in dealing with life transitions, grief, loss and other life changes good and bad. I bring this perspective into my approach. I offer a space that is judgment free and supportive.
![Photo of Katie Headlee-Jones, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c16b11c-39fc-44ea-940a-57838b6ec036/1/320x400.jpeg)
Recovery is an ongoing process that begins far before we see it. Whether you are an individual or family beginning to explore options for treatment, or several years into sobriety or healing and feeling overwhelmed, it can feel impossible to find help. Active addiction and patterns we have learned through our disease, our depression, and our anxiety are extremely hard to shake. It is scary to consider life a different way but doing nothing is scarier. It is overwhelming to think we may need to put our trust in others to help us formulate a new path. I have been where you are now.
Recovery is an ongoing process that begins far before we see it. Whether you are an individual or family beginning to explore options for treatment, or several years into sobriety or healing and feeling overwhelmed, it can feel impossible to find help. Active addiction and patterns we have learned through our disease, our depression, and our anxiety are extremely hard to shake. It is scary to consider life a different way but doing nothing is scarier. It is overwhelming to think we may need to put our trust in others to help us formulate a new path. I have been where you are now.
![Photo of Dr. Carey K Parrott, DSW, LCSW, MAC, ICAADC, CPS-AD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b3f86acf-7660-403c-8e8e-9a9495d4023f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Carey K Parrott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MAC, ICAADC, CPS-AD
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30605
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.
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.
![Photo of Jennifer Boone, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9efb8e2-7987-4c09-96f4-a4102c70e013/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about supporting people at all stages of life, from starting college to starting a family, to retiring. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, & currently balance parenting, career, & a busy family. I help new moms who may need help with all that is new or may be dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety as well as all parents across the lifespan who are dealing with different stages of parenting from dealing with infants & toddlers to big kids, tweens& teens, to launching young adults. I can help those adjusting to an empty nest or sandwiched between caring for kids and caring for their own aging parents.
I am passionate about supporting people at all stages of life, from starting college to starting a family, to retiring. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, & currently balance parenting, career, & a busy family. I help new moms who may need help with all that is new or may be dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety as well as all parents across the lifespan who are dealing with different stages of parenting from dealing with infants & toddlers to big kids, tweens& teens, to launching young adults. I can help those adjusting to an empty nest or sandwiched between caring for kids and caring for their own aging parents.
![Photo of Crystal Hamilton, LCSW, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f6004ce6-1aac-4b84-bf97-9ca00d6b1d0a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like your anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments? Are you finding it difficult to feel growth in managing trauma responses? Do you desire to explore your sex/intimacy identity and expression? Are you seeking a safe and brave space for therapy that utilizes somatic movement and exploration of intersectional identity affiliations and alliances?
Do you feel like your anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments? Are you finding it difficult to feel growth in managing trauma responses? Do you desire to explore your sex/intimacy identity and expression? Are you seeking a safe and brave space for therapy that utilizes somatic movement and exploration of intersectional identity affiliations and alliances?
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![Photo of Sam Goldman, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b80be9a-b327-4d41-add9-db613f59d237/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills needed for increased mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills needed for increased mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
![Photo of Tomekia Raines, MSW, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94e9616f-4306-4534-b1d7-02e13bc2550a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Availability is Monday-Friday! Call or email for Appointments! Tomekia is dedicated to helping people learn to live their best life. She is passionate about working with single-parent households, women and teens. She works with children ages ten years and up, teenagers, and adults. She provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, family conflict, and grief and loss.
Availability is Monday-Friday! Call or email for Appointments! Tomekia is dedicated to helping people learn to live their best life. She is passionate about working with single-parent households, women and teens. She works with children ages ten years and up, teenagers, and adults. She provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, family conflict, and grief and loss.
![Photo of Shelby Banach, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b1924713-da92-48bb-8e4a-657fdb10eff1/3/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting new clients. As a therapist, I work to develop a secure & trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. We will work together to find your strengths, parts of you that have been lost to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle a job, school, children, relationships, it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and help to make life more manageable & fulfilling-improving your interpersonal relationships, job/school performance & life.
Accepting new clients. As a therapist, I work to develop a secure & trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. We will work together to find your strengths, parts of you that have been lost to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle a job, school, children, relationships, it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and help to make life more manageable & fulfilling-improving your interpersonal relationships, job/school performance & life.
![Photo of Jake Forgay, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/961dab53-43eb-46a2-9368-b7c3a32686a8/2/320x400.jpeg)
The pursuit of well-being, health, meaning, joy, and peace is an on-going, confusing and complex journey. Fear, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, depression, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts strip us from our agency, disconnect us from our deeper intentions, values, and priorities, and hijack our capacity to live fully enriched, meaningful lives. Making sense of these experiences is often fraught with shame, confusion, frustration, and can leave one feeling powerless and overwhelmed.
The pursuit of well-being, health, meaning, joy, and peace is an on-going, confusing and complex journey. Fear, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, depression, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts strip us from our agency, disconnect us from our deeper intentions, values, and priorities, and hijack our capacity to live fully enriched, meaningful lives. Making sense of these experiences is often fraught with shame, confusion, frustration, and can leave one feeling powerless and overwhelmed.
![Photo of Cameron Hoellrich, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6fede858-7ece-4efc-aa1b-7316fd8c44a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal and mission are to help people to improve their lives by working through their challenges and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experiences. My focus is on meeting people where they are and helping them to improve their quality of life. My background includes work in outpatient settings, inpatient hospitals, college counseling settings, and in my own private practice. I have studied at Syracuse University and have my degree in Psychology, and also studied at the top social work school in the country, the University of Michigan.
My goal and mission are to help people to improve their lives by working through their challenges and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experiences. My focus is on meeting people where they are and helping them to improve their quality of life. My background includes work in outpatient settings, inpatient hospitals, college counseling settings, and in my own private practice. I have studied at Syracuse University and have my degree in Psychology, and also studied at the top social work school in the country, the University of Michigan.
![Photo of Rachel Megdal, MSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/75d49f92-a9a0-4508-b466-014ff54048cc/2/320x400.jpeg)
So many obstacles can hinder a person from experiencing a vibrant, peaceful, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space to process your experiences, cope with distressing emotions, and promote healing in whatever way feels best for you. I’m drawn to working with young adults, women, and individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, recent or past trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
So many obstacles can hinder a person from experiencing a vibrant, peaceful, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space to process your experiences, cope with distressing emotions, and promote healing in whatever way feels best for you. I’m drawn to working with young adults, women, and individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, recent or past trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
![Photo of Allia Siler, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bb6b0bd7-6781-4d11-b208-29380f439089/2/320x400.jpeg)
Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey. My name is Allia (she/her), and for my clients, I provide a safe and healing place to grow. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a therapist and advocate for child and adult survivors of abuse and sexual assault. And through this work, I have honed my skills in helping people through trauma, transitions, self-worth issues, and identity. I work with a wide range of clients and survivors and particularly gravitate towards individuals within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and teens/young adults.
Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey. My name is Allia (she/her), and for my clients, I provide a safe and healing place to grow. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a therapist and advocate for child and adult survivors of abuse and sexual assault. And through this work, I have honed my skills in helping people through trauma, transitions, self-worth issues, and identity. I work with a wide range of clients and survivors and particularly gravitate towards individuals within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and teens/young adults.
![Photo of Mikah Jones, BSW, LPC Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/faf1a9f5-331a-41e5-8b9b-d73d58d3d3f5/2/320x400.png)
Hello! I am Mikah Jones, currently pursuing a master's degree at New York University in the field of Mental Health and Wellness Counseling. My primary goal is to create meaningful relationships with others and cultivate safe spaces for individuals who want help and self-improvement. I am committed to aiding both young people and adults in conquering challenges they face. I firmly believe in a therapy method that focuses on each person, prioritizing attentive listening and encouraging individuals to take charge of their own choices.
Hello! I am Mikah Jones, currently pursuing a master's degree at New York University in the field of Mental Health and Wellness Counseling. My primary goal is to create meaningful relationships with others and cultivate safe spaces for individuals who want help and self-improvement. I am committed to aiding both young people and adults in conquering challenges they face. I firmly believe in a therapy method that focuses on each person, prioritizing attentive listening and encouraging individuals to take charge of their own choices.
![Photo of Claire Nichols Zimmerman, LCSW, CIRT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a4c83f9b-f4e3-4b25-8a70-94d3649f339c/1/320x400.png)
Claire Nichols Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIRT
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships are a tremendously important part of our lives. When they are going well, they are a great source of joy, comfort, and meaning. When they are not, they can be painful and consuming, and lead to depression, anxiety, and despair. I specialize in helping people with all kinds of relationship challenges, from healing after affairs, to deciding whether to stay in a marriage that seems to have lost its life force. Maybe you are in a business partnership with someone that you are having trouble relating to these days, or struggling to find new meaning after the kids are grown and gone. I can help you find some clarity
Relationships are a tremendously important part of our lives. When they are going well, they are a great source of joy, comfort, and meaning. When they are not, they can be painful and consuming, and lead to depression, anxiety, and despair. I specialize in helping people with all kinds of relationship challenges, from healing after affairs, to deciding whether to stay in a marriage that seems to have lost its life force. Maybe you are in a business partnership with someone that you are having trouble relating to these days, or struggling to find new meaning after the kids are grown and gone. I can help you find some clarity