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Lela Flanery

Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 25 days ago

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your emotions are running the show, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I work with adults who are navigating stress, difficult experiences, and emotions that can make everyday life feel heavier than it should. You might feel like you should be coping better, but something keeps getting in the way. Therapy is a space where we slow things down, make sense of patterns, and build practical skills that actually work in real life.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and supportive. I draw from DBT, CBT, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapy, but I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. I focus on emotional regulation, self-compassion, and helping you feel more grounded and in control without asking you to be perfect.
I approach my work with a balance of clinical expertise and lived understanding, always guided by what best supports my clients. Having been on both sides of the therapeutic space, I value creating an environment that feels safe, affirming, and human.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar Disorder Body Image Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Stress Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Lela Flanery is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Alliant Health Plans Ambetter Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Kaiser Permanente

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1568337731

Rates

First session $140
Ongoing sessions $120

Locations

1 Huntington Road
Suite 703
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 405-3147
ADA Accessible
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Practice Hours

Monday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Health at Every Size Jungian Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Immigrants International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • License(s): GA-MSW011749

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Queer
  • Religion(s): Nonreligious