ART Therapists in Athens, GA

As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years, I have developed a well-honed approach, style, skillset, and flow, which helps to make your experience personalized, efficient, responsive, and often highly effective. I possess the intellect and experience to meet you where you are. I intentionally keep my practice small so that I can respond quickly to your needs. Most people do not reach out to therapists because they want to start therapy in 3 months; they probably needed to start yesterday! I can usually get you started within the week and offer flexible scheduling and evening appointments if necessary.

" Experiencing Unforgiveness, Grief, Trauma, Past hurts and more " Open Heart Counseling Services Inc is a counseling practice that helps individuals with an Open Heart. We specialize in Christian Counseling and Psychology techniques where we implement both for wholeness. Wholeness is our expertise so let us help bring back that joy and peace you lost along your life's journey.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, drained, or disconnected underneath. I help adults build healthier boundaries, strengthen their sense of self-worth, and work through the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My approach goes beyond surface-level coping, offering a space where you can gain clarity, feel understood, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready to feel more confident in yourself and your relationships, I’d be honored to support you.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make real change. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults, teens, and couples/families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is practical, honest, and tailored to your unique goals. If you’re ready to feel more in control, more confident, and more like yourself again — let’s talk. I'm here for you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or painful memories? Do relationships feel challenging or leave you feeling drained? If these symptoms affect your daily life, I'm here to help. As a clinical psychologist with over 27 years of experience, I specialize in treating adults with insomnia, nightmares, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, I am board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine. In our work together, you will find me warm, caring, professional, practical, and down-to-earth. I believe in working collaboratively, informing you about your symptoms, providing you with practical ways to address your symptoms, and ensuring you can see your progress. Whether you're facing long-term challenges or sudden difficulties, I'm here to support you. Please reach out; let's explore how we can work together on your journey toward healing.

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.

Gender ID

	78%	Female
	22%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

78%	Anxiety or Fears
78%	Self Esteem
78%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Depression
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Stress
67%	Women's Issues

Ages Served

89%	Adult
89%	Young Adult
56%	Senior
22%	Teen
11%	Children

Client Focus

56%	Men
56%	Women
44%	Christian
44%	LGBTQ+
22%	Black / African American

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Athens, GA

Individual and Couples Therapy

Open Heart Counseling Services Inc (Dr. Shameka Pointer -Campbell)

Lisa Cleary

April Bieber

Bill Hoekstra

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Athens, GA Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale