Therapists in Athens, Georgia GA
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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!
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Athens, GA 30606
Online in Athens, Georgia
Prestige C3 Group
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Therapist, Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
Here at Prestige C3 Group, partnering with other mental health facilities and groups to assist our clients uncover the root issues that make navigating difficult life situations unbearable. We offer effective psychological care to our younger generation, ages 8-21. Our focus is to assist with healing as a whole and become aware of their inner strengths through Counseling, Coaching and or Consulting. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that fits you and or your love ones life, each person's life and history is unique and will be handled with love and care.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Athens, GA
Online in Athens, Georgia
Matthew Reeves
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, CRC, NCC
When you’re hurting emotionally and struggling to make your way through, talking to a trained professional is important for your health. Every day, I strive to bring tangible, positive change to my clients’ lives. My highest objective is to truly “get” you, understanding your complexities and nuances. I offer grounded, goal-centered counseling based on my respect for you, your uniqueness, and your capacity to grow and heal. Together, we will identify what changes you would like to make within yourself; then, we’ll work to transform pain to strength, challenge to wisdom, isolation to connection, and turbulence to peace.
Please see "Practice Details" below for additional information about my approach.
5 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Georgia (Online Only)
Rena Diamond
Counselor/Therapist, MS, APC, NCC, CCH
Depression and anxiety can impede our judgment, making us feel disconnected from the world around us. This can result in feelings of paralysis, an inability to create necessary changes in our lives, and a persistent engagement in negative and damaging patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You don't have to go it alone. I can support you in your efforts to change.
I am an empathetic, compassionate, engaged therapist who has been extensively trained in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, eating disorders, and more. I use evidence based modalities, such as CBT, ERP, and DBT. I fully believe that our minds and bodies are connected, and bring my knowledge, skills, and training as a yoga and meditation teacher into my sessions with client.
5 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Georgia (Online Only)
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help high achieving moms (especially moms at midlife) navigate narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and burnout. I've have both the professional and real-life credibility as I've been where you are. Whether you’re ready to leave or stuck in the chaos, I will meet you where you're at. Healing is a journey that takes time and there is no quick fix for what you are going through. I take an empathetic and supportive stance while gently guiding you to make the changes you need to take care of yourself and your children.
You’re likely successful, driven, and capable at work, but may be struggling at home feeling gaslit, walking on eggshells, and mentally drained. Whether your partner is a narcissist, emotionally abusive, or struggling with substance abuse, your reality is a relentless cycle of stress, guilt, and exhaustion. You’re parenting through chaos, trying to protect your kids, and barely holding yourself together.
I have 25 years of experience helping women deal with healing from trauma, looking at generational cycles, trauma bonds, and unhealthy patterns that have you stuck. If your dealing with a toxic marriage or trying to parallel parent with a narcissist, you need someone in your corner who believes you and will support you through this challenging time. Leaving isn't always the answer and if you do, you need to be prepared for post separation abuse that often come with antagonistic partners. Looking at issues such as codepndency, trauma bonding, and grief are essential. It's my mission to help high-achieving moms break free from the emotional abuse caused by narcissistic partners, toxic relationships, and substance abuse.
I help moms like you stop the cycle of over-functioning, guilt, and exhaustion. If you’re still in the relationship, we work on emotional resilience, setting boundaries, and gaining clarity. If you’re parallel parenting with a narcissist after divorce, we focus on protecting your kids, managing conflict, and reclaiming your peace. Wherever you are in your journey, we move from survival mode to full emotional recovery—without guilt, without fear, and without losing yourself.
Why Work With Me?
I’m not just a licensed psychologist and certified coach with 25 years of experience—I’ve lived this. I'm a high-achieving, mid-life mom, who left a long-term toxic marriage. I've learned to navigate overcoming burnout as a single mom, while parallel parenting, I lost my mom to covid while my marriage was falling apart and I was trying to parent two young boys. There were days where I didn't think I could make it and now I want to help other moms dealing with extreme burnout. Now I am finding happiness and myself for the first time, I want this for you too. It's never to late to find your true self and model for your children what life can be like without chaos and dysfunction.
19 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Georgia (Online Only)