Mental illnesses like anxiety disorders, eating disorders, or major depression aren’t the only valid reason to seek mental health counseling. Career challenges, family conflict, romantic relationship difficulties, or other life circumstances can also drive mental health symptoms and lead to mental health conditions that substantially interfere with your life.

No matter your dilemma, we’re here to help you find the best therapist in Gainesville, GA, for you. Through our platform, you can secure appointments with licensed psychologists and other practitioners who specialize in assisting individuals through the highs and lows of the mind. 

Here, you can find providers who employ a classical cognitive behavioral approach, specialize in alternative modalities like dialectical behavior therapy, or otherwise adopt person-centered, solution-focused therapeutic philosophies in their work.

Psychologist Dr. Ariel Harrison providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Dr. Ariel Harrison

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LSC,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Self esteemCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment

Hi! My name is Dr. Harrison, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I also have over 18 years of experience working as a counselor. I work with women on a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and work or school/life balance. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Adlerian and Solution-Focused counseling. I believe that you have the tools to address your own challenges, and we will work together to help you figure out the best ways to help those tools benefit you! I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are a woman who is ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Adhanet Zereabruk providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Adhanet Zereabruk

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC, NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
14 years offering treatment

Hello, My name is Adhanet Zereabruk and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor from Georgia. I have over 10 years of experience partnering with individuals, couples, and families in clinic and private practice settings. My primary focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, acculturation, grief and loss, and multicultural issues. I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to support my clients. I hope that we can work to process feelings, negative thoughts, and life issues together. I want you to know that one of my goals in therapy is to create a safe place to discuss difficult feelings and issues. I strive for this space to be nonjudgmental, free, and collaborative. I have been married for 8 years and have 2 young girls, one of whom has autism. Raising a child with special needs has had a profound impact on my personal relationships and on myself. I've also had experience with personal family trauma and understand the pressure that can put on parenting, relationships, and overall family dynamics. Being a special needs mother, a wife, a counselor, a daughter, a sister, and a friend continues to shape who I am as a person. On weekends you can find me somewhere serving my community, outside connecting with nature, hiking, gardening, doing DIY projects with my family, or moving to my afro-Zumba music. I am committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness and I am glad that you have reached out for help. I look forward to partnering with YOU to help YOU heal, obtain insight for personal growth, and become the best version of YOU.

Psychologist Angela Velez providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Angela Velez

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC, LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression
19 years offering treatment

Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. In my therapy sessions, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and feelings. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among individuals and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. From small scale circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs. More about me: I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling in 2005, and since that time have become a National Certified Counselor. I have obtained my Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials in the state of Georgia, Tennessee, and Connecticut. The Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential in the state of Maryland. My background includes serving children, individuals and families through mostly community agency settings and private practice. I have extensive knowledge and experience in substance use issues, depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma focused therapies and autism. I was raised in a military family and was a military spouse. I understand circumstances surrounding living in a military family and working with individuals that have experienced trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I also use other methods of counseling that include mindfulness training, ERP for OCD, solution focused and brief therapy models.

Psychologist Brenda Twilley  providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Brenda Twilley

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
3 years offering treatment

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. I have experience working with adolescents and adults. Clinical issues I have the most experience in include trauma, anxiety, stress management, and family and blended family issues. I believe establishing therapeutic rapport is necessary for effective counseling. I know it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. In counseling, I provide a supportive, compassionate environment. I meet individuals where they are in the moment and work collaboratively with them to establish and meet their goals. I welcome and encourage open communication regarding techniques and approaches that work best to meet the therapeutic goals. My counseling style is person-centered using cognitive behavioral and solution focused approaches. I utilize a trauma focused approach with individuals who have experienced trauma. I help individuals identify their strengths and provide support and coping skills in overcoming struggles and challenges. I am honored to be able to help you on your journey to healing and growth.

Psychologist Angela Brooks providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Angela Brooks

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Georgia as well as Louisiana with over 18 years of professional therapeutic experience. I have experience in assisting clients with stress/anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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. 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.

Psychologist Roberta DeLoach providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Roberta DeLoach

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefDepression
9 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is Mrs. Roberta DeLoach and I'm Licensed Professional Counselor. I attended University of West Georgia and have been providing individual, family and group therapy for over 8 years. I specialize in individual and family therapy, using these tools to help direct, counsel and display a positive influence in the lives of youth and adults. I believe that everybody has a gift to show to the world and guiding them in direction to illuminate that talent is my gift. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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. Let's get started!!

Psychologist Trenese Johnson providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Trenese Johnson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties
28 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Georgia with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Toni Monroe providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Toni Monroe

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Georgia with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Courtney Muzac providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Courtney Muzac

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD
7 years offering treatment

If, I ask you to describe the mask you wear, what would you say? Does the mask you wear help you feel protected and safe? Feeling protected, not showing the “real you” or the hurt and pain you suppress down. Living with depression but showing up as “perfectly fine.” You carry the burdens of everyone else hoping to help them. Being everyone’s superhero is a distraction from your own needs and desires. You may even go as far as saying, you are unheard and seen. But your mask covers the “real you.” With over 7 years of experience, my mission is to help you evolve confidently and set boundaries without shame or guilt. To help you develop a trusting relationship with yourself, leaving second-guessing in the past. Each session is your safer space with your goals in mind as we create lasting change and (slowly) take off the mask(s). First, we tend to those inner wounds. I know this is the scary part, and I will be there alongside you each step of the way. Secondly, let us take a deep breath. Breathing is the connection between the mind and body. We will be taking intentional breaths throughout our sessions. We will even move our bodies a bit to connect deeper. I would love to dive deeper with you if you are ready to step InCourage and live the best life you deserve.

Psychologist Brett Newton providing different types of therapy in Gainesville

Brett Newton

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementADHD
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, relationship issues, parenting issues, & anger management. 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!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Gainesville?

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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Gainesville 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, Gainesville therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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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