Therapists in Athens, GA
Browse therapists in Athens, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Shelby Banach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. Using a strengths-based perspective allows me to help you to uncover parts of yourself that may have been lost due to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when you’re just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle your job, school, children, relationships, etc.; it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and make aspects of your present life more manageable and fulfilling-improving interpersonal relationships with loved ones, and job or school performance.
My treatment approach is foundationally built on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skill building; addressing three major areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. With a combination of processing, identifying thinking patterns, and developing skills, people are often able to achieve a new level of stability, peace, and relief. I have been in your shoes as a client and have seen the transformative power of DBT in my own life. I firmly believe that we are not just deserving of joy, we are entitled to it as human beings!
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Athens, GA 30606
Online in Athens, GA
Open Hearted Holistic Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe that at our heart each and everyone of us is good. I believe that we are all doing the best that we can no matter what that looks like. Somewhere along the line we get convinced that we are lazy or bad or not trying hard enough and just believing that about ourselves really gets in our way. I want to help people see themselves the way I see them.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Athens, GA 30601
Online in Athens, GA
Courtney Crooks
Psychologist, PhD, CTMH, CCTP, NATC
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice, with over 20 years of professional experience in psychological research and clinical practice. I specialize in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy for individual adults ages 18+. I can help you understand the underlying basis of your conflicts, then guide you on your journey toward meaningful, positive change according to your needs and goals. I will work with you to develop a customized psychotherapy plan depending on your specific needs and goals, which may include session packages that are intentionally short-term (12-16 sessions) or long-term (1-2 sessions per week spanning some months). I am a military veteran, and have received specialized training related to military and veteran's issues, so I also welcome persons from the military and veteran communities as prospective patients. I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), and hold an Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from the PSYPACT Commission.
17 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I'm AL, a licensed therapist with over 17 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. My approach combines evidence-based therapy with genuine human connection, creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges openly and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe meaningful therapy should help you gain insight, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Hello, I am Dr. David Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years experience. I offer treatment in person in our Bismarck ND office and also online therapy remotely to individuals in most locations in the United States. My approach is to provide healing for adults suffering from PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Low Self Worth, Depression, Fear Reduction and Unwanted Cravings. My goal is to provide relief as soon as possible, as people I treat have suffered for too long and I can often provide significant improvement in about 10 sessions. I have been able to assist more than 2,000 individuals to achieve hope, relief and life satisfaction.
37 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Athens is home to the University of Georgia and has cultivated a reputation as one of the South's most vibrant college cities, with a legendary music scene—birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52s—a strong arts community, and a progressive political culture that contrasts with the surrounding rural Georgia context, producing a city with a well-developed and diverse therapy landscape relative to its size. UGA's Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is the primary mental health resource for the city's enormous student population, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves the broader community including university staff, the arts and music community, and permanent residents. The sharp economic inequality between the university and creative communities and the city's lower-income and Black neighborhoods is an important dimension of the mental health landscape, and therapists in Athens work across a wide range of economic and cultural contexts. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, creative community stress, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, racial equity, and the challenges of a city where prosperity and poverty exist in close proximity.
Athens, GA therapists Statistics
Therapists in Athens, GA average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (67%), and Stress (54%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 54% | Stress |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 46% | Self Esteem |
| 41% | Loss or Grief |
| 39% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 23% | Christian |
| 23% | Black / African American |