Mental Health Therapists in Athens, Georgia

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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
60 Mental Health Therapists found in Athens
male counselor

Nile Sedgwick, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
1090 Founders Blvd Ste B, Athens, GA - 30606
912-660-6407     866-424-5160
female counselor

Anna M Wohleking


Mental Health Counselor
240 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA - 30606
706-389-6789    
female counselor

Mr. Melissa Diane Shepherd, MA


Mental Health Counselor
334 Prospect Church Rd, Athens, GA - 30607
770-979-1074    
female counselor

Emily Carroll


Mental Health Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 704, Athens, GA - 30606
706-352-9321    
female counselor

Joan Elizabeth Quinn, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
2085 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA - 30605
706-369-6363     706-369-6239
female counselor

Danica Olson Ligato-riding, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 101, Athens, GA - 30606
706-541-8510     706-504-9549
female counselor

Debi Huckaby, LAPC


Mental Health Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 704, Athens, GA - 30606
706-719-5825    
counselor

Erin Aponte


Mental Health Counselor
110 Carlton St, Athens, GA - 30602
706-542-8508    
female counselor

Jatawn Tickles


Mental Health Counselor
110 Carlton St Ste 424, Athens, GA - 30602
706-542-8508    
female counselor

Kayla Hendricks, LCSW


Mental Health Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 703, Athens, GA - 30606
706-425-8900    
female counselor

Shannon Millan, LAPC


Mental Health Counselor
598 S Milledge Ave Ste D, Athens, GA - 30605
706-919-9392     706-395-6573
female counselor

Mrs. Jennifer Clements Wood, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 704, Athens, GA - 30606
706-705-2074    

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About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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