Therapists in Athens, GA
There are plenty of professional counseling options available if you’re looking for a therapist in Athens, GA. Online therapy with a platform like BetterHelp offers treatment from the comfort of your home at a time that works for your schedule. Although BetterHelp does not offer psychiatric services, you can work with a qualified therapist to find a treatment approach that works for you.
At therapist can help you learn to cope with many of life’s challenges. With BetterHelp, you can find more than 30,000 providers with advanced training, including licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and more. Using a holistic approach to treatment, a therapist can help you learn to manage symptoms of mental health conditions, like anxiety and depression, or deal with the psychological effects of a terminal illness or chronic illness. Therapy can also be an excellent place to explore personal growth and work on your overall well-being if you’re feeling stuck in life.
If you live in Athens, counseling services are readily available. Connect with a BetterHelp counselor below to learn more.
Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem
8 years offering treatment
Hello! I am Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott, I earned a PhD. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 5 years of direct counseling experience. I live in Georgia with my family, 2 dogs, and a betta fish named Vivia. I helped clients who suffer with anxiety, stress management, depression, identity intersectionality, grief, and trauma. I have spent many years working with college students, African-American gay men in college, and adolescents. I also help African-American youth to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and also how to remain resilient. I believe that each client is unique and diverse, as such, I prefer to integrate perspectives from multiple theoretical approaches that is a suitable fit for the client. I utilize assessment instruments to help clients understand their concerns. I believe the intersectionality with each client’s identity should be affirmed. I am trained in multicultural therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and solution focused brief therapy. I prefer engaging in warm dialogues with clients. I believe that when a client experiences warmth from a counselor, unique opportunities emerge for the client to engage in honest communication. My only goal for counseling is to assist my client regain control and eventually lead healthier, happier, and a more fulfilled life. I am committed to assisting you to overcome the challenges that you are facing. I feel honored and privileged to support you along your journey.
Dr. Adeline McTavous
Clinician
License Type(s): PHD, ,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
22 years offering treatment
My name is Adeline McTavous, I have been in the Behavioral Health Field for over 20 years. I am a Health Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, a trained Trauma Specialist, Forensic Evaluator and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. I have spent much of my career working with children, young adults (teens) and families in various settings such as Foster care, Inpatient and Outpatient settings. In addition I have worked with Juveniles in various Residential Programs including Sexual Offenders Program, Adult Detox and the Repeated Drug Offenders known as the Jail In-House Program in Key West, Florida. Much of my work has been focused on the integration of the Body, Mind and Spirit approach. I am highly skilled compassionate, empathetic and solution focused Clinician who is looking forward to working with you to help you build confidence in your own abilities, learn new skills, eliminate problem behaviors and to help you restore hope and regain control thus achieving your goals. I have an innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact with and relate to individuals on all levels. I welcome the opportunity to work together with you, to achieve the level of functioning that I know is possible.
Erin Ray
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
13 years offering treatment
I am a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), licensed in the state of Georgia, with 20 years of experience. My work has been primarily with individuals and families in outpatient settings as well as in-home therapy. As a result, a large amount of my experience has been to address interpersonal and relationship issues, conflict resolution, parenting issues, substance abuse, and trauma. I have also worked to address various mental health diagnoses to include: depression, anxiety, and various learning disorders. I do not ascribe to the idea that there is a "one size fits all" approach to anything. We are all uniquely our own, with our own experiences, and our own set of strengths. I feel it is my job to walk beside you to build on the strengths you currently have to develop tools you need to address your area of concern. I pull a great deal from the ecological perspective, and use cognitive behavioral and rational-emotive counseling approaches. However, I will pull from a variety of treatment modalities depending on what will work best for your identified areas of focus. I am encouraging and warm and very honest in my approach. Tackling areas of your life where you would like to make changes can seem daunting at times, but I am confident that together we can bring about positive change and teach you the skills to propel you forward in your journey in a positive way!
Zach Holzman
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
8 years offering treatment
Life has many different roads, avenues, and detours, but the way you find your destination is up to you. Therefore, my goal is to empower my clients to map out effective responses to their environment and situations to promote successful outcomes. I’ve worked in group homes, school settings, office settings, and community settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I understand that overcoming mental health issues is a collaboration and not a one-sided interaction. My extensive work with clients is comprised of managing anxiety disorders, depression disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and numerous other personality and mood disorders. My therapeutic techniques include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy. I believe that everyone’s emotional, mental, and physical health matters. As an eclectic therapist, striking a balance between working with evidence-based theories and individual preferences is supremely important. I’m available for individual and family sessions and I want to help you find what makes you feel inner peace and your purpose in life.
Pamela Seldon
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with over 15 years of experience working in partnership with individuals to overcome life challenges; the last 5 years in direct service as a mental health clinician/therapist. I have worked with people of various ethnicities, socioeconomic classes and with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting, and emotional self-regulation. My therapy style is warm, open and honest. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. With your input, I will customize our communication and treatment plan to meet your specific goals. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and to continue moving forward towards change. If you are ready to take another step, I am here to encourage and empower you for the journey. I look forward to working with you!
LeQuandra Hale-Banks
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Tennessee and Georgia with 10 years of professional work experience; eight (8) of those years are in counseling. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Jamila Harleston
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Georgia with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, depression and anxiety. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Tracy Kristalakis
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Georgia with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Melanie Mitchell
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Georgia with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Sergio Hayes
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am a licensed professional counselor with nearly fifteen years of experience in the mental health field. My approach to therapy has remained constant throughout my career: I am a solution-focused therapist. I do not communicate or interact with clients in the traditional manner. Instead, I help clients develop frameworks and systems to address their problems even after they have completed treatment, rather than merely providing superficial support. I am very methodical, strictly adhering to best practices and proven methods that produce tangible results. I am trained in various specialized treatment approaches, the primary ones being EMDR, MRT, and Reality Therapy. I also specialize in couples therapy, primarily employing Behavioral Couple's Therapy and DBT for communication issues. As a Latino and Hispanic professional, I am fortunate to be a native Spanish speaker, which enables me to provide therapy in Spanish without altering the quality of the care. I look forward to working with you and assisting you in any way I can.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Athens?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Athens that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Athens available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Athens therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Athens therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Athens region and in the state of Georgia.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Athens can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Athens may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Athens offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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