Professional Counselors 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.
106 Professional Counselors found in Athens
female counselor

Tara Thomas, LPC


Professional Counselor
545 Research Dr Ste D, Athens, GA - 30605
706-540-1331    
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Michael George Rentschler, APC


Professional Counselor
250 Bray St, Athens, GA - 30601
706-389-6789    
female counselor

Ms. Christine Lynn Olson, LPC


Professional Counselor
1 Huntington Rd, No. 204, Athens, GA - 30606
706-543-4948     706-543-4458
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Mrs. Phyllis Pittard Kiser, LPC


Professional Counselor
650 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 6, Athens, GA - 30606
706-546-7550     706-546-7550
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Mrs. Stevie Tabor Stigler, LPC, NCC


Professional Counselor
55 Carlton St, Athens, GA - 30602
706-542-2273     706-542-8661
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Dylan Gillis, LPC


Professional Counselor
240 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA - 30606
419-953-9809    
female counselor

Nancy Renee Westmoreland, LCSW


Professional Counselor
745 S Milledge Ave Ste 1a, Athens, GA - 30605
706-498-9560    
female counselor

Mrs. Cynthia M White, LPC


Professional Counselor
1435 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA - 30606
706-549-7755     706-549-0428
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Allison Liggin, LPC


Professional Counselor
165 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA - 30601
706-369-6363    
female counselor

Amy Schumann Lasseter, LPC


Professional Counselor
1 Huntington Rd, Suite 105, Athens, GA - 30606
888-307-2780     888-283-8780
female counselor

Gail L Reed, LAPC, NCC


Professional Counselor
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, 240 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA - 30606
706-389-6789     706-389-6760
female counselor

Rachel H Lofty, LPC


Professional Counselor
985 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA - 30605
706-666-3345    
female counselor

Zadie James-driskell, LPC


Professional Counselor
250 Bray St, Athens, GA - 30601
706-389-6789    
female counselor

Latarious Clark


Professional Counselor
135 Brentwood Dr, Athens, GA - 30605
706-224-4851    
female counselor

Erica Ashley Dell, LPC


Professional Counselor
1 Huntington Rd Ste 704, Athens, GA - 30606
706-247-5264    
female counselor

Ms. Sheryl L Richier, LPC


Professional Counselor
700 Sunset Dr, Bld 200 Ste 201, Athens, GA - 30606
706-613-2799     706-548-0334

More Counselors in Athens, GA: Addiction Counselors 10 Mental Health Therapists 49 Pastoral Counselors 1 School Counselors 1 Therapists 45
About Professional Counselors: Professional Counselor : A Professional Counselor is a licensed mental health practitioner trained to help individuals, couples, and groups address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They use talk therapy and evidence-based counseling methods to support clients in managing mental health conditions, improving relationships, and developing coping strategies for life’s difficulties. 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. 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.
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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