Hi, my name is Marlee and I'm a therapist here in Athens with Rooted Therapy + Wellness. If you’re ready to create lasting change, find balance, and feel more at home in your life, I’m here to help. Life can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, you can navigate its challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and peace. My goal is to help you find that grounding and create a space where you can flourish. You have everything you need to thrive, and I’m here to support you along the way ...
Hello, I'm Adrian, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 7 years of experience providing counseling services. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including active duty military, veterans, and civilians, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My belief is that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, empathy, and compassion. This core value guides my practice and ensures that I provide a safe ...
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I am a certified oncology and palliative care social worker, fully licensed as a clinical social worker in Georgia since 2011. I have worked as a clinical oncology social worker in the outpatient setting for over 15 years, working to help patients and their loved ones with a variety of issues related to their illness. I welcome you to my private practice where I work with individuals affected by cancer, chronic or terminal illness, and grief and loss. I became a therapist because I want to he...
Hello, I'm Dr. Johnetta E. Myers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology and 20 years of experience in the field of Social Work, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your best self. I offer my services in English and am licensed to practice in Georgia, California, South Carolina, and North Dakota. My clinical experience spans over five years of both in-person and remote therapeutic services, ensuring flexibility...
Hello, I'm Lynne. Moving through life is like a book. We are all in the process of composing our own stories. Sometimes we get stuck, due to choices, events, or behaviors. This causes anxiety and depression. Itâs like a bookmark getting stuck in the pages of our story, and as we try to move forward, the pages fall open to that bookmarked, painful memory. With the help of therapy, we can heal from that pain and take the bookmark out of the book of our life. The pages remain, but they will serve...
The mission of Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing (HSTH) & Coaching is to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, & Self-led therapy & coaching services through a holistic perspective. HSTH practitioners empathetically utilize a variety of approaches to address each of their client’s unique needs. We desire to be a partner in our client’s treatment while honoring their mind, body, and/or spiritual connections of their unique Selves. Together, HSTH strive to transform our client’s experiences into...
Hi, I'm Sadaqa. Did you know that you can have a great career, an attentive spouse, money in the bank, children who listen to you, and a well-trained dog... and still feel as if something 'just isn't right?' I specialize in helping people who feel like 'something is a little off' and want support in trying to figure it out. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW and over 20 years of experience, I want to be your therapist. My approach is interactive and conversational. I won't t...
I offer my clients a shame-free space to examine their relationship with alcohol, drugs, and behaviors that have become troublesome to their lives and values. I have been an addiction counselor in Athens for over three years, with expertise in ACT and MI-based treatment modalities. My approach to addiction counseling is compassionate, patient, and flexible, with understanding that each individual’s path to recovery will be unique. Many of my clients have pursued sobriety previously, without f...
Hello, I'm Brandy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Specialist with an MSW and over 12 years of experience in mental health and substance use. I specialize in helping individuals navigate lifeâs challenges through cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. My approach also includes healing the child within, grief support, and addiction education. My ideal clients are those feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with depr...
Shakera Hawkins is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated from Mercer University's School of Medicine where she earned a Master of Family Therapy degree. Shakera helps her clients by placing intent focus on cultivating a genuine therapeutic relationship where they feel safe to show up authentically and honestly. Sharing private and painful details can be difficult so this is especially important to her. Shakera centers and...
Hello, I'm Rochelle, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of counseling adults, facilitating support groups for trauma survivors, and supporting students on the collegiate level. I have also worked extensively with LGBTQI individuals and couples, helping them navigate difficult developmental milestones, career stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ...
Hello, I'm Olga Maxwell. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia, and I have been dedicated to this field for the last 9 years. My journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2007, followed by a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University in 2015. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings, addressing a w...
We are a group practice made up of experienced and caring professionals committed to providing clinical excellence in psychotherapy, integrative services, and recovery resources for individuals, couples and families. Formed in 2009 as a joint venture by Dr. Amy Smith Barnes and Meg McLeroy, LMFT, Midtown Psychotherapy Associates (MPA) was created to provide outstanding out-patient services and clinical care. As an integrative practice, we offer psychotherapy services, groups, adjunct wellness s...
My name is Shannon (she/her), and I came into this field, as many mental health professionals do, in response to my own inner demons and trauma. I have a passion for women’s issues, the queer population, and folx affected by sexual trauma and domestic violence. I am a single mom with two small kids, two cats, and a rambunctious dog, so needless to say I understand the strain of trying to balance a busy life. My approach to therapy is grounded in CBT and feminist therapy, with a few sprinkles of ...
Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing (HSTH) was founded in 2020 as an individual, private practice. HSTH transitioned into a private, group practice in 2022. The mission of HSTH is to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, & Self-led therapy & coaching services through a holistic perspective. HSTH practitioners empathetically utilize a variety of approaches to address each of their client’s unique needs. We desire to be a partner in our client’s treatment while honoring their mind, body, and/or s...
Hello, I'm Tihesha. With over 17 years of experience as a licensed therapist, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, family, and group settings. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling and am licensed in the state of Georgia. My journey in this field has equipped me with specialized certifications, including addiction, sexual dysfunction, school counseling, and telemental health, which you can find listed below. Throughout my caree...
Do you feel like your anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments? Are you finding it difficult to feel growth in managing trauma responses? Do you desire to explore your sex/intimacy identity and expression? Are you seeking a safe and brave space for therapy that utilizes somatic movements and exploration of intersectional identity affiliations and alliances? I help individuals gain self-awareness and management of anxiety. I offer aid unpacking trauma, with options in exp...
I approach therapy as an opportunity to explore and clarify what direction you want your life to take and to help you build the capacity to get where you want to go. I appreciate the ways that each person brings a rich history along with their current challenges and I have found that taking the time to understand that history - its repetitions, its joys and sorrows, and, especially, its surprises - can help us to find the best path forward. I work with adults and integrate multiple treatment ...
Hello, I'm Fran. Do you have a pattern of unfulfilling relationships? Do you wish you knew how to set boundaries with your parents, kids, or friends? Have you experienced loss or abuse? Are you tired of feeling stuck? Does the thought of therapy overwhelm you? Life can be such a complicated journey full of unexpected twists and turns. Having someone to create the space for you to be your authentic self in a judgment-free space is crucial for healing and recovery. I have worked with childr...