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I’m a licensed counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their strengths. I specialize in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and I bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to the therapy process. In addition to my general practice, I have extensive experience supporting college students as they work through academic pressures, identity exploration, transitions, and personal growth. I understand...
Chris is straight forward, motivating, and provides a safe space to both laugh and cry. Clients say he’s educated and savvy like an experienced therapist but relevant and youthful to college students. Chris has over 25 years of experience working in behavioral health. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia. Chris has worked in both the private and public sector and with a variety of populations. He has extensive work h...
Hello and Welcome! I have over 10 years of clinical experience, and for the past five years, I’ve supported college students through the unique challenges of emerging adulthood such as academic pressure, relationship dynamics, and the stress of transitions. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space grounded in a multicultural lens, where your story is heard and valued. As an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, I also help clients process deeper issues like trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem blocks ...
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Change is difficult no matter how young or old we may feel or be. The journey of your change is what I look forward to experiencing with you, no matter how quickly or how long it may take. Together we can try different paths so you can find the one that works in this moment. That exploration will work towards learning self-affirming ways that you can cope with challenges and become a stronger, more self-assured and resilient person. I primarily work with adults. Our company, Meristem Therapy ...
You deserve a life full of happiness and growth, and no one should have to face challenges alone. I am well versed in working with all ages, and I specialize in mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. I also help others navigate stressful life transitions such as work related stress or relationship issues. By working together, we can learn how to best meet your needs and overcome your obstacles. By using compassion and collaboration, I will guide us through the therapeut...
I enjoy providing college students across the southeast with individual therapy - undergrad, graduate students, and beyond. This work commonly focuses on helping students experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, academic stress, imposter syndrome, identity recognition, social challenges, relationship problems, and work/life balance. I have appointments available between 9:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday. For more information, contact me by phone/text at: 706-749-4300 or email ataraxi...
I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to obtaining my LCSW licenses (AR, GA, TN and NH). I also worked as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Specialist. This experience gave me valuable insight into the lives of my clients who are striving for recovery. I realize that healing can be difficult, and I value the opportunity to work alongside my clients who are seeking a more fulfilling life. My background has equipped me to meet the needs of my clients with a high...
I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic a...
My name is Jessica (she/her) and thank you for considering me to be your therapist. I work to provide a warm and supportive environment for you to process the difficult things in life and discover helpful tools to use in your everyday life. I have a passion for supporting people that have experienced trauma, sexual violence, and relationship issues. I look forward to collaborating with you to help you build your resilience, self-compassion, and to develop a healthy support system. As a certif...
I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and school stress. I spent more than two years working at Cornell's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), which provided me with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of their mental health system, along with the pressures that one can face at college in regard to competition, academic stress, and building social connection. Being from upstate NY, I also understand some of the isolative parts of the experience, and adj...
It is incredibly important to have a space where you can just be you. My hope is to provide a comfortable place to talk and process life events, to celebrate successes and to navigate through challenges. There are so many different areas of life that are important, and balancing them all, while finding time to process it all can be challenging. Sometimes dealing with family relationships while away at school can be hard, especially when they are changing and shifting. At times, learning to navig...
Monica Manuel is a psychotherapist and the CEO and Founder of Joie de Vivre Counseling and Therapy, LLC. She has a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling and has been in practice over 12 years with clinical experience ranging from private practice settings to college and university counseling centers. Monica is clinically licensed through the State of Georgia and Board Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Her postgraduate education includes doctoral training ...
We are a group psychotherapy practice located in Athens, GA. We provide mental health services specializing in trauma and grief, as well as ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, substance use, and other areas for your growth. If you have never worked with a therapist, we understand the apprehension and encourage you to give us a try as we enjoy helping new clients become comfortable with the process. If you have had other therapists in the past, we can provide a new perspective on your gro...
Welcome! We are a fun group of therapists offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy services. Our clinicians specialize in a wide range of issues and topics, including: relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, and depression. We offer in-person or virtual appointments, and we have office locations in Athens, Marietta/East Cobb, Smyrna/Vinings, and Tucker/Northlake. Please visit our website to learn more about our practice and to check out the biogra...
At Rogue Sun Counseling & Consulting (RSCC), we believe change begins where honesty and discomfort meet. Whether you're facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, or simply the sense that life isn’t working the way it used to, RSCC offers a space to confront the deeper patterns keeping you stuck and the tools to move through them. Our work is rooted in the understanding that symptoms are signals. Substance use, burnout, relationship breakdowns, and emotional numbness aren’t character flaws. They’re a...
Your time in school is such an important and unique time in life, and it can feel frustrating when mental health issues hold you back from truly thriving in this environment. Anxiety can make tasks feel so overwhelming, and it can be hard to function. You have the desire to be productive but find yourself avoiding tasks. You tell yourself it won't be like that next time, but the cycle continues. It can be even more challenging when you are also trying to adjust to a new environment and maintain ...
I'm so glad you've found my page! My approach to therapy is grounded in helping you build self-awareness, heal from within, and create more room in your life for calm, confidence, and connection with yourself and others. I have 8 years of experience working directly with college students, so I deeply understand the stresses that come with this phase of life. I am passionate about helping you heal, live more fully, and get the most out of these college years. In our work together, we’ll gently e...
Resiliency is the ability to bend and not break when things get really difficult. It is our inner ability to get back up when life knocks us down. While we all have innate Resiliency, sometimes we need to be reminded of how to find it, let alone create the strength to use it. At Resiliency Therapy Services, that is how we want to support you: finding your Resiliency and encourage coping in spite of what life throws at you. If you aren't feeling like yourself, and have noticed changes in you...