Jennie Armstrong
Ruach Restoration LLC

Dr. Jennie Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She graduated as a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Portland Seminary of George Fox University. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, with certifications in Christian Sex Therapy...

Jennifer Boone
Jennifer Boone, LCSW LLC

Hi, I’m Jennifer, and I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked in schools, community mental health, hospice, and home healthcare—and through it all, I’ve learned that every stage of life comes with its own challenges and opportunities for growth. I’m...

Alex Brock
The Banyan Tree

Counseling was never on my radar growing up. Like a lot of young men, I believed asking for help meant something was wrong with you. My own experience in counseling changed that perspective and ultimately led me to this work. Today, I have the privilege of working with children, teens,...

Hannah Bryant
Stonegate Counseling Associates

Hi, I'm Hannah! I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Stonegate Counseling Associates. I aspire to be a therapist who guides individuals into healing by embracing the truth of their inherent worth and value. I’m passionate about offering a safe and sacred space where my clients can navigate pain,...

Joe Bucha
Bucha Counseling and Consulting

Joe earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been trained and certified in Restoration Therapy Levels 1 and 2. He desires to help hurting people with the skills, gifts, experiences and abilities God...

Emily Carroll
Oconee Counseling Center

My approach to therapy is all about building self-awareness, healing from the inside out, and creating more space to feel calm, confident, and connected to who you really are. Through compassionate exploration of your inner world, I will help you make sense of your lived experiences and shift out of...

Meredith Casada
Meredith Casada Counseling, LLC

My counseling approach is empathetic and client-centered. I primarily work with children, teens, and college students, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques in session, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). (You can read about TF-CBT below). Some other methods I use in counseling are play,...

Morgan Clare
Living Oak Counseling

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that healing and growth happen best in the context of safe and supportive relationships. My counseling approach is rooted in compassion and curiosity, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I enjoy helping clients explore their stories,...

Erica A. Dell
Oconee Counseling Center

Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (GA #011238) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (GA #4307) serving the greater Athens area. She is a native of Oconee County and the Founding Director of Oconee Counseling Center. She has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and has been providing counseling services since...

Douglas Duke
Douglas Duke, LPC, Inc.

I have extensive experience as a private practitioner in counseling. I am licensed by the State of Georgia as a Professional Counselor, and have been in private practice for over 35 years. I founded and started my own company, StressCare, Inc. in 1996. It continues to be a thriving counseling...

Anne Ethier
Anne Ethier Counseling

Anne Ethier, LPC, has been practicing counseling since 2006 and runs a private practice in Athens, GA. She specializes in working with couples, as well as clients dealing with addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety—challenges often rooted in trauma. With early training as a massage therapist and fitness instructor, Anne...

Reese Faulknor
Ruach Restoration LLC

Reese is an associate-level therapist who primarily works with adolescents and up individuals. She has earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She previously graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, a Minor in Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice College & Seminary,...

Jessica Forbes
Ruach Restoration Counseling

Hi, I'm Jessica! I am a compassionate Associate Therapist who walks alongside adolescents and adults as they pursue healing, restoration, and wholeness. My passion for creating safe, non-judgmental spaces grew out of my early work in brothel outreach, where witnessing the resilience of trafficking survivors deeply shaped my commitment to...

Rebeca Gilbert
Rebeca Gilbert Counseling

Hi, I’m Rebeca! Certified in EMDR and trained in integrative approaches, I help clients move beyond traditional talk-therapy towards long-lasting healing. I believe that you deserve fulfilling relationships and meaningful life. For over 15 years, I have helped folks identify and heal the root of their stuck places and write...

Molli Goggin
Oconee Counseling

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgement and without feeling like you have to have everything figured out. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I work with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction and recovery,...

Matthew Goldschmidt
Ellie Mental Health

Hello! My name is Matthew Goldschmidt and I am an Associate Professional Counselor with Ellie Mental Health. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help look at anxious, angry, or depressive thoughts, feeling, and behaviors to see what can be changed or tweaked to help with the health of the whole...

Hannah Hall
Laurel Magnolia Counseling

​The people that come to see me are used to being able to handle anything life throws at them. They are high achieving and successful at school and work. Other people have high expectations of them that they can usually meet. But, at some point, they begin to feel that...

Whitney Hamilton
Oconee Counseling Center

Ready to Find Your Path Forward? I work with individuals ages 8 and up, guiding you through challenges such as grief, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, and life transitions in a supportive, safe space. My goal is to empower you to grow and reach your personal goals. I use a personalized...

Nikki Hawkins
True Gift Counseling & Coaching at Midtown Psychotherapy Associates

Life is a gift, even though it doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family struggles, health concerns, addictions, losses, school/career stress, life stage transitions, trauma, and other challenges can leave us wondering where all the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know...

Donna Helton
Stonegate Counseling Associates

Hi, I'm Donna! I help people who are struggling under the weight of perfectionism, trauma, intense anxiety, and loneliness/self rejection. In our work together, we will unpack the wounds that have led to your pain and dissatisfaction and help you unburden yourself. I aim to help clients experience compassion for...

Michelle Highfield
Rooted EnCourage

Our stories are often filled with pain, loss, and brokenness which can end up dominating our head space- but we are more than our thoughts. I believe our thoughts are powerful. Changing the way we think can change how we feel, how we act, and how we relate to ourselves...

Debi Huckaby
Oconee Counseling Center

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when your life looks fine from the outside but no longer feels right on the inside. You may feel stuck, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what comes next. Maybe you are walking through a life transition, relationship stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, or a...

Marie Johnson
Marie Johnson Counseling

If you had to describe your life in one word, it might be “overwhelmed.” Maybe you’re feeling stuck, or like life is shifting beneath your feet. You might be navigating a major life change, grief, anxiety, or the challenges of chronic illness or medical stressors. When everything feels overwhelming, it’s...

Sarah Kelley
Oconee Counseling Center

Sarah holds a Master's Degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is an Associate Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She provides therapy to adolescents (ages 7-18), young college students, and adults (18+). She primarily works with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and...

Kimberly Klaer
Banyan Tree

Are you feeling unsettled or underwhelmed in life or relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed and under pressure? Maybe both? My hope is to provide a safe space for you to explore these thoughts and feelings. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I hope to help...

Rob Knight
Athens Area Counseling and Bethel Haven

I work with adolescents and adults focusing mainly on anxiety, depression, trauma, spiritual issues, substance abuse, and general life struggles. My goal is to empower clients to tap into the skills and answers they already have. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to assist individuals in reaching...

Brooke Lawrence
Blu Iris Counseling

My professional mission revolves around equipping individuals and families with valuable coping strategies, addressing attachment issues, and fostering emotional regulation. My clientele encompasses a diverse range, from the resilient young ones aged 7 and above, to teenagers and adults. I've dedicated my expertise to specializing in areas such as anxiety,...

Meagan Logsdon
Oasis Counseling Center

Meagan Logsdon is an Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and National Certified Counselor who works with individuals ranging from teens to older adults. Meagan received her BA in English from the University of Georgia in 2009 where she was also a member of the Redcoat Marching Band....

Tara Lowry
Tara Lowry Counseling

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers trauma informed care, with extensive training in Internal Family Systems. I provide a collaborative and compassionate approach with clients, believing that personal growth and emotional healing occur in the context of relationships. I have always loved stories and wholeheartedly believe that reflecting...

Jeremy Lynn
Ellie Mental Health

It is safe to say that every one of us has gone through troubling times and our life. I know from personal experience when times got really tough I had to reach out for help and it really made a difference. I have had the opportunity to go through many...

Taylor Mason
Stonegate Counseling Associates

Taylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor as well as member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) and American Association of Christian Counselors. Taylor works with adults, couples, family, and adolescents 13+. She works with her clients on a variety of concerns,...

Lanie Mathis
Lanie Mathis Counseling

Do you find yourself constantly second-guessing what you said, worrying about what others think, or feeling stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Or maybe your childhood seemed normal, yet deep down something still feels off? As a trauma and EMDR therapist in Athens, GA, I work with adults who are...

Chris Mayo
Georgia Center for OCD and Anxiety

Chris Mayo completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts at the University of Georgia. He also earned his Master's of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Chris currently holds licensure in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After finishing his degree, he began...

Fletcher McClelland
Fletcher McClelland, LPC Inc

Julie and I have three adult sons and know the value of teamwork for successful parenting/marriage. Our lived experience and my professional training have positioned me to connect with clients in ways that will help identify blind spots and find motivation to grow through distressing times. Helping clients become more...

Sarah McIlvenna
Restoration Waters Counseling

Restoration Waters offers an integrative approach to counseling. It is important to look at what you are struggling with from a holistic perspective, considering how your mind, body and spirit all interact. The pace of life can be fast, causing us to ignore ongoing issues, be out of tune with...

Dennis Moore
ForePoint Counseling

I’m Dennis, and I work with teens and adults, but especially leaders and professionals who are struggling with painful experiences, relationship issues, and life transitions that impact their confidence and sense of purpose. I believe we all deserve to be seen, known, and unconditionally accepted. I believe that starts by...

Ellen Pauloski
Ellen Pauloski Counseling

Life can often feel messy and chaotic. My passion is to help bring order out of chaos to facilitate growth and peace. My goal is shalom, the Hebrew word for peace, wholeness and universal flourishing. Operating from a strengths-based perspective, I work to create a safe environment and partner with...

Lora Pitner
Ruach Restoration, LLC

I believe we were all made for more. And sometimes it is helpful to have someone walk intentionally alongside us to get there. If you find yourself stuck and ready to move forward, but unsure how, let’s dream for the future as we walk towards freedom together. Sometimes it is...

Chaz Ripley
Oconee Counseling Center

Chaz earned his Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. He believes all individuals have a unique and innate ability to move toward emotional and mental health. Through collaboration, acceptance, and encouragement, Chaz hopes to facilitate a process that leads to sustained growth, healthy development, and...

Bethany Rogers
Rogers Play Therapy & Counseling Services

I work with children and families who have experienced a myriad of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and foster care systems using play therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist and use play as a child's way to express their thoughts and feelings in a natural way. I also have...

Elizabeth Seib
Stillwell Athens

I'm Elizabeth, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Clinical Director at Stillwell Athens. I feel especially called to walk alongside older high school students, college students, and young adults as they navigate the exciting but often challenging transitions of life. In my work, I’m passionate about helping clients...

Andy Simon
Bethel Haven

As your counselor, my hope is that you can fire me sooner rather than later. Really? Yes, I chose a profession where client satisfaction means ending our relationship and terminating services. My goal is that once you leave therapy, you are equipped to handle your own problems and no longer...

Vance Sims
Bethel Haven, Inc.

Vance believes that most people have a host of answers inside themselves and many times just need help in finding those. He feels that we all have a tendency to act rationally in our own mind but sometimes our thinking becomes unclear and occasionally even chaotic. His goal is to...

Bill Stanford
The Inner Room

Bill Stanford, PhD, is a pastoral counselor and the founder of The Inner Room, where he works with individuals, couples, and parents. As a Christian counselor and a published research scientist, Bill is committed to an approach that is rigorously informed by scientific research, but also grounded upon the central...

Rebecca Stinson
Wellsprings Counseling Services

With 15 + years of experience, I now serve high schoolers & adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am a compassionate, person-centered therapist who fosters unconditional positive regard and creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and values—often incorporating spiritual perspectives—to process the past,...

Jason Thompson
Hope Springs Counseling

I am a late bloomer in my new counseling career, but no matter my job, friends, or traveling, I always found someone who needed someone to talk to. I have been known to tell people if they have no one else to talk to, they have me. No one should...

Christopher Williams
Restful Care Counseling, LLC

My goal is to create a relaxed, comfortable, “come as you are” space that is free of judgment to talk through whatever obstacles are impacting your life. My approach is client-centered and focuses on relationships in order to empower you to take steps toward the healing and growth that you...

Thorn Winkler
Stonegate Counseling Associates

Thorn holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Christian Sex Therapy from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. He holds Georgia state licenses as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor and is a member of the American Association for Marriage and...

Jennifer Wood
Jennifer Wood Counseling

Investing in your mental health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself or your relationships. I provide a Christ centered safe space for you to explore your emotions and navigate life's challenges. Whether you are seeking individual support or couples/family counseling, my goal is to guide you...