Therapists in Augusta, GA
My specialties include working with clients living with depression, anxiety, and grief as well as families and care partners caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Hello there, I'm Debbie! I'm excited to get to know you as we start your therapy process together. My ideal client is an adult between the ages of 21 - 99 who is motivated to do the work needed to meet their goals. My therapeutic approach begins by offering clients a safe place to process the difficulties and stressors in their personal and professional lives and to assist them with finding their own solutions. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve emotional well-being and balance through a non-judgmental, person-centered therapeutic approach.
My specialties include working with clients living with depression, anxiety, and grief as well as families and care partners caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Hello there, I'm Debbie! I'm excited to get to know you as we start your therapy process together. My ideal client is an adult between the ages of 21 - 99 who is motivated to do the work needed to meet their goals. My therapeutic approach begins by offering clients a safe place to process the difficulties and stressors in their personal and professional lives and to assist them with finding their own solutions. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve emotional well-being and balance through a non-judgmental, person-centered therapeutic approach.
Executive Clinical Director/CEO - NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC. In addition to managing a full clinical load, I manage and maintain a private practice treating adult and pediatric patients with a focus on TBI, stroke, rehabilitation, dementia, substance abuse, etc. In addition, we staff multiple hospitals. I also have extensive (10 years +) experience in IMEs and disability review. Board Certified in Brain Injury by the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS). I am one of the national trainers. Biofeedback certified and a trainer for AACBIS. Facilitated the creation of a student training program whereby MA, MD, PA, PhD.
Executive Clinical Director/CEO - NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC. In addition to managing a full clinical load, I manage and maintain a private practice treating adult and pediatric patients with a focus on TBI, stroke, rehabilitation, dementia, substance abuse, etc. In addition, we staff multiple hospitals. I also have extensive (10 years +) experience in IMEs and disability review. Board Certified in Brain Injury by the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS). I am one of the national trainers. Biofeedback certified and a trainer for AACBIS. Facilitated the creation of a student training program whereby MA, MD, PA, PhD.
Are you a caregiver experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout? Or, are you or a loved one struggling with emotional challenges related to aphasia, post-stroke depression, or early stage dementia? If so, let's connect. While I specialize in trauma recovery, I also have a deep understanding and expertise in working with individuals who face these unique challenges and the trauma that comes with life changing on all at once. Navigating these experiences can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it's possible to find peace and well being. If you're a caregiver, be sure to ask about the Caregivers Group held weekly by zoom!
Are you a caregiver experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout? Or, are you or a loved one struggling with emotional challenges related to aphasia, post-stroke depression, or early stage dementia? If so, let's connect. While I specialize in trauma recovery, I also have a deep understanding and expertise in working with individuals who face these unique challenges and the trauma that comes with life changing on all at once. Navigating these experiences can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it's possible to find peace and well being. If you're a caregiver, be sure to ask about the Caregivers Group held weekly by zoom!
L. A Ogun-Semore
Registered Professional Nurse, DNP, AGNP-CB, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Ogun-Semore, DNP, AGPCNP, PMHNP-BC, and I treat clients across the lifespan. With my expertise, I explain the pathophysiology of conditions and how medications work. I use rating scales and evidence-based treatments to support my diagnoses. The services I provide include comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, chronic depression resistant to other treatment options, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic symptoms, PTSD, memory impairment, and ADHD, among others.
I am Dr. Ogun-Semore, DNP, AGPCNP, PMHNP-BC, and I treat clients across the lifespan. With my expertise, I explain the pathophysiology of conditions and how medications work. I use rating scales and evidence-based treatments to support my diagnoses. The services I provide include comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, chronic depression resistant to other treatment options, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic symptoms, PTSD, memory impairment, and ADHD, among others.
Michael Porterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906 (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for taking that first step. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My 10+ years of experience in crisis intervention, hospice care, and mental health have given me an extraordinary appreciation for life. Sometimes we struggle with BIG things, like suicidal thoughts or uncontrolled anxiety, while other times we are just trying to "get through". Regardless of where you are I would love the opportunity to speak to you. I am a Christian, and I respect how important our faith is to our well-being; however, I am happy to work with any and all.
Welcome and thank you for taking that first step. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My 10+ years of experience in crisis intervention, hospice care, and mental health have given me an extraordinary appreciation for life. Sometimes we struggle with BIG things, like suicidal thoughts or uncontrolled anxiety, while other times we are just trying to "get through". Regardless of where you are I would love the opportunity to speak to you. I am a Christian, and I respect how important our faith is to our well-being; however, I am happy to work with any and all.
Alberto Cappelletti
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906 (Online Only)
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” Carl Jung. The choice to “choose what to become” takes incredible courage, strength and perseverance. To get you there, we will spend time understanding what's keeping you up at night or weighing you down during the day. My aim is to support you on this journey whilst honoring your personal identity and lived experience.
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” Carl Jung. The choice to “choose what to become” takes incredible courage, strength and perseverance. To get you there, we will spend time understanding what's keeping you up at night or weighing you down during the day. My aim is to support you on this journey whilst honoring your personal identity and lived experience.
Vickie Conner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906
Waitlist for new clients
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” Brene Brown. I believe reaching out for counseling support takes courage as it leads us out of our comfort zone. Finding a supportive counselor is an important first step in the counseling process and I base my practice on being a supportive and non-judgmental partner to help you navigate through difficult times. I wholeheartedly believe that making one or two small changes can free a person up to move toward the life they want to live. I love the work I do!
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” Brene Brown. I believe reaching out for counseling support takes courage as it leads us out of our comfort zone. Finding a supportive counselor is an important first step in the counseling process and I base my practice on being a supportive and non-judgmental partner to help you navigate through difficult times. I wholeheartedly believe that making one or two small changes can free a person up to move toward the life they want to live. I love the work I do!
About me As a young adult during graduate school at Boston College in 2008 I began my social work/counseling career in a men's medium security prison in Massachusetts. There, I provided individual and group therapy to particularly vulnerable incarcerated individuals, who were dealing with mental health challenges on top of their incarceration. After several years working in correctional mental health I transitioned into an outpatient counseling role in an outpatient detox center and provided support to
About me As a young adult during graduate school at Boston College in 2008 I began my social work/counseling career in a men's medium security prison in Massachusetts. There, I provided individual and group therapy to particularly vulnerable incarcerated individuals, who were dealing with mental health challenges on top of their incarceration. After several years working in correctional mental health I transitioned into an outpatient counseling role in an outpatient detox center and provided support to
Do your symptoms seem to be getting worse? Or do you need clarity? Life always presents us with challenges, and we all feel unsure sometimes. My treatment approach focuses on exploration and gaining insight into the sources of your distress. I also gear treatment towards understanding what a balanced and happy life looks like for you. Together, we will identify steps you can take towards building a life you want.
Do your symptoms seem to be getting worse? Or do you need clarity? Life always presents us with challenges, and we all feel unsure sometimes. My treatment approach focuses on exploration and gaining insight into the sources of your distress. I also gear treatment towards understanding what a balanced and happy life looks like for you. Together, we will identify steps you can take towards building a life you want.
I applaud you for beginning your journey towards becoming the very best version of yourself. It always seems darkest before light. I'm a true believer that when things change inside you, things change around you. I look forward to working with you and joining you along that path. Lets get to work!
I applaud you for beginning your journey towards becoming the very best version of yourself. It always seems darkest before light. I'm a true believer that when things change inside you, things change around you. I look forward to working with you and joining you along that path. Lets get to work!
Cayley Kanieski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30901 (Online Only)
Cayley is a M.S. in the state of Georgia. She has been practicing as a therapist for over five years. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Gwinnett College and a Master of Science degree from Brenau University. She has had success working to help adults and adolescents/teenagers with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, and trauma. She has also successfully treated individuals struggling with phase of life problems, financial stress, and attachment difficulties.
Cayley is a M.S. in the state of Georgia. She has been practicing as a therapist for over five years. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Gwinnett College and a Master of Science degree from Brenau University. She has had success working to help adults and adolescents/teenagers with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, and trauma. She has also successfully treated individuals struggling with phase of life problems, financial stress, and attachment difficulties.
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Debbie Ruth Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Evans, GA 30809 (Online Only)
My specialties include working with clients living with depression, anxiety, and grief and those caring for a loved one living with dementia.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve emotional well-being and balance through a non-judgmental, person-centered therapeutic approach. There is hope. You don't have to continue living with constant stress, depression, or anxiety. Your relationship does not have to remain unfulfilling or even toxic. You can regain the balance you need to thrive. And what's even better...you don't have to do it on your own. Let me help you find your voice and own your power. Everybody hurts...sometimes. It does not have to be forever.
My specialties include working with clients living with depression, anxiety, and grief and those caring for a loved one living with dementia.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve emotional well-being and balance through a non-judgmental, person-centered therapeutic approach. There is hope. You don't have to continue living with constant stress, depression, or anxiety. Your relationship does not have to remain unfulfilling or even toxic. You can regain the balance you need to thrive. And what's even better...you don't have to do it on your own. Let me help you find your voice and own your power. Everybody hurts...sometimes. It does not have to be forever.
Mental health is essential in our everyday life. If you’ve been dealing with everyday stressors, depression, or anxiety it’s important to process and deal with these obstacles for balance life and mental health stability. My focus consists of assisting my clients with identifying their ability to learning how to implement healthy coping skills, develop confidence, and much more. I put emphasis on an effective recovery process, which consists of focusing on the client future rather than their past. It’s important to assist the client with understanding the problem but focusing more on their recovery results.
Mental health is essential in our everyday life. If you’ve been dealing with everyday stressors, depression, or anxiety it’s important to process and deal with these obstacles for balance life and mental health stability. My focus consists of assisting my clients with identifying their ability to learning how to implement healthy coping skills, develop confidence, and much more. I put emphasis on an effective recovery process, which consists of focusing on the client future rather than their past. It’s important to assist the client with understanding the problem but focusing more on their recovery results.
I am Andrea Harrelson and I am a licensed counselor providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years. I believe that all individuals work towards becoming the best version of themselves and as a therapist I have an opportunity to offer support, encouragement and help identify strengths from which individuals can continue to make progress towards their own identified goals.
I am Andrea Harrelson and I am a licensed counselor providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years. I believe that all individuals work towards becoming the best version of themselves and as a therapist I have an opportunity to offer support, encouragement and help identify strengths from which individuals can continue to make progress towards their own identified goals.
Online Therapists
Amy Clifton Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Statesboro, GA 30458
I have a passion for working the older adults and their families, as well as individuals that experience grief and loss.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Sharing a brief moment in a person's journey, is such an honor. I strive to provide a safe environment for people to be able to express their concerns. By identifying needs, it can make achieving goals more manageable. My experience has been working with adults who may have difficulty with life transitions in managing their emotions. Life transitions can happen in adult hood by going away from home for the first time , losing a loved one, caring for an aging parent, caring for grandchildren, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety/depression.
I have a passion for working the older adults and their families, as well as individuals that experience grief and loss.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Sharing a brief moment in a person's journey, is such an honor. I strive to provide a safe environment for people to be able to express their concerns. By identifying needs, it can make achieving goals more manageable. My experience has been working with adults who may have difficulty with life transitions in managing their emotions. Life transitions can happen in adult hood by going away from home for the first time , losing a loved one, caring for an aging parent, caring for grandchildren, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety/depression.
Lynn's Counseling and Consulting Services,LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, GA 31021
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients ranging in age from 5 to 100, however, will work with younger depending on need/situation. Will assess that on a case by case basis. I have experience working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, anger issues, mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder, thought Disorders such as Schizophrenia, Dementia related disorders, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients ranging in age from 5 to 100, however, will work with younger depending on need/situation. Will assess that on a case by case basis. I have experience working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, anger issues, mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder, thought Disorders such as Schizophrenia, Dementia related disorders, and life transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Many of my clients have more than one psychological issue, such as Depression/Mood issues, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Tourette's, Social Skill deficits, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and Relationship difficulties.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Many of my clients have more than one psychological issue, such as Depression/Mood issues, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Tourette's, Social Skill deficits, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and Relationship difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with direct experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a wide range of modalities in order to maximize a person-centered approach. I received a Master’s degree in Social Work in December 2016 from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. In 2018, my family and I relocated to South Georgia.Since then, I worked with adolescents at Donalsonville Hospital Behavioral Health Unit, and I completed the Georgia required hours to become an LCSW in September 2020.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with direct experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a wide range of modalities in order to maximize a person-centered approach. I received a Master’s degree in Social Work in December 2016 from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. In 2018, my family and I relocated to South Georgia.Since then, I worked with adolescents at Donalsonville Hospital Behavioral Health Unit, and I completed the Georgia required hours to become an LCSW in September 2020.
Now accepting new clients. 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.
Now accepting new clients. 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.
When addressing mental health, it is vital to acknowledge the influence of the environment around us. In recent years, the world has presented us with numerous challenges. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy that considers individual experiences as well as the influence of family, community, and society. By exploring these various dimensions, we can uncover insights and develop effective strategies to more easily navigate life. I work collaboratively and compassionately to support clients dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
When addressing mental health, it is vital to acknowledge the influence of the environment around us. In recent years, the world has presented us with numerous challenges. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy that considers individual experiences as well as the influence of family, community, and society. By exploring these various dimensions, we can uncover insights and develop effective strategies to more easily navigate life. I work collaboratively and compassionately to support clients dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
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Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.