Therapists for college students near Atlanta, GA
Together, we’ll untangle what’s weighing on you—whether it’s anxiety, relationship struggles, or memories that still feel raw—so you can feel more grounded and confident. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you build safety in the present while gently healing what’s underneath.
Life and navigating the complexities such as depression, anxiety, stress, especially when they stem from personal relationships or family dynamics, can feel isolating and overwhelming. As a licensed professional with a deep understanding of these challenges, I'm here to offer a supportive and understanding environment where your feelings are validated and addressed with care. Together, we will explore the root causes of your struggles, empowering you with the tools to manage and overcome these difficulties I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples. In our work together, you can expect to gain greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and the tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life. I am committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care and offering approaches that respect and reflect the rich diversity of African American men and POC. By utilizing therapies that are tailored to address the specific realities of your life, we focus on building resilience, understanding, and healing in a culturally sensitive manner.
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Oconee Counseling exists to help individuals, couples and families thrive. We are a group of therapists who take a collaborative and holistic approach to outpatient mental health. Our integrative model addresses emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, social and environmental factors that all influence a person's well-being. We use a wide variety of interventions to help people restore optimum health and wellness and to live their lives with meaning and purpose.
At the Banyan Tree, we understand that seeking help can be a daunting step. That's why we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Our counselors and therapists are not only highly trained but also compassionate and understanding, ensuring that each session is a space of trust and growth. Our team of mental health professionals are committed to helping individuals overcome their challenges and discover a path towards inner peace. We are here to support you with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress and more. Let us develop a personalized strategy and provide guidance on your journey toward wellness.
My desire is to help people along the journey of healing and wholeness. I provide a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space where we can explore what is weighing you down. In each counseling session, I work with my client to identify problems and ultimately find solutions that fit their needs. I graduated from Richmont Graduate University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Certificate in Christian Sex Therapy. I have special interests in helping young adults navigate stresses that come with identity formation and navigating technology use and busy schedules. I have experience with a variety of issues and treatment approaches including but not limited to: personal growth, identity, self-esteem, expressive and creative therapies, EMDR, stress management, spiritual growth, depression, anxiety, issues of sexuality and sexual wholeness including sexual pain, trauma, and boundary issues.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who provides trauma-informed care to a wide variety of patients. I strive to provide a warm and safe space where patients can feel comfortable sharing without fear of judgment. My goal is to help my patients reflect on their values so that they can work towards what it means to be their "best self." I will always focus on treating the symptoms and not the "disorder," in an effort to tailor my approach to the individual. I believe deeply in fighting stigma associated with mental illness and am involved in advocacy and research outside of treating patients.
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Abide Integrative Counseling – Supporting Student Well-Being Abide Integrative Counseling provides comprehensive mental health care for college students navigating the unique challenges of campus life. We support adolescents and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Therapy Services: Our owner and licensed therapist, Shay Wyatt MS, LPC, NCC offers warm, goal-oriented sessions blending cognitive-behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. Students receive practical tools to build resilience, confidence, and healthier ways of showing up academically, socially, and personally. Psychiatric Medication Management: We also provide psychiatric medication management for students who may benefit from medication as part of their care. Our approach is thoughtful and collaborative, prioritizing client education, careful monitoring, and ongoing communication with therapy providers when appropriate. We offer virtual services across Georgia, ensuring accessible, coordinated care for students seeking to thrive off and on campus. Ready to take the next step? For Students: If you're looking for support with stress, anxiety, academics, or life transitions, we’re here to help. Connect with us to schedule a virtual appointment that fits your class schedule. For Schools & Referral Partners: If you’re seeking a reliable, responsive practice to support your students’ mental health needs, we welcome referrals. Our team provides coordinated care, timely availability, and clear communication. Reach out today to get started with Abide Integrative Counseling Services!
I collaborate with you to assist you in achieving your personal, therapeutic goals. Along the way, I focus on supporting you on your life journey from a strengths-based perspective. In order to change, you need to acknowledge what you do well, which we can discover together. It is important to notice the positive aspects of life while also addressing the things you wish to change. In my practice, I use evidence-based interventions (CBT, IFS-informed and expressive arts) and trauma-informed mindfulness practices. I have a background in psycho-education (to offer understanding of why we do what we do and skills for meaningful change), somatic (body) awareness, and a certification in spirituality integrated psychotherapy, which I draw on to assist you in living congruently and authentically in the life you are called to live.
Life can be difficult to maneuver. As multifaceted individuals we often carry a little weight in every one of our realms. These weights can be a result of the specific “trauma points” that we’ve held on to as our perspective has grown over time. Those points look like family conflict, life transitions, career stress, relational/personal redevelopment or many other reasons for why we may have crossed paths here today. Overall, how we engage with those points affects our relationship with healing. Whether we recognize it or not, we all could have used guidance through a period of suffering. Every doubt is an opportunity for growth. “As you start to walk along the way, the way appears…” Trusting the journey by learning through our opportunities for growth can align us with our highest possible outcomes. To do that, I use a few types of therapy such as EMDR, CBT, Solutions-Focused & Strength-Based learning techniques to help encourage an atmosphere where growth is focused & intentional. It could be helpful to remember that the journey is the process. As we learn ourselves through guided introspection we can gain insight into patterns that contribute to our daily habits. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be. My intention is to meet you where you are, with respects to your journey. I look forward to walking along the way with you.
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At Bester Psychological Services, we strive to provide an effective Client-Therapist relationship where you will be motivated and invested in your treatment. We establish goals at the outset of treatment and focus on progress along the way. You will receive an initial comprehensive evaluation to assess your needs. It is our goal to ensure that you leave every session feeling that you are growing and making progress on your journey to happiness. You will be able to gain confidence in your ability to cope and manage your stressors. We will teach you the skills needed to be successful on your path to reaching your goals. We provide individual, family and group therapy focusing on a wide array of challenges. We work with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. We take a comprehensive approach to treatment and constantly evaluate your needs. Feel free to reach out to us for a free, non-judgmental and confidential phone consultation. If we cannot help you, we will connect you with the right resources. It is our goal to ensure that you get the help you need during your challenging time. We are available via phone or email for a direct referral.
I help women move through anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and life transitions with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re navigating career shifts, relationship changes, or simply feel disconnected from who you are, therapy can help you realign with your values, rebuild your self-trust, and reclaim your sense of direction. In my work together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck—self- criticism, perfectionism, unresolved grief, or limiting beliefs—and transform those barriers into breakthrough moments. I’ll support you in using your natural strengths to problem-solve, build self-awareness, and take intentional steps toward a life that feels aligned and fulfilling. As an introvert and a therapist, I deeply understand the internal worlds many women carry quietly—feeling like you always have to “hold it together” even when you’re unraveling inside. This space is designed for you to safely unpack, reflect, and rebuild without judgment. Let’s work together to shift from self-doubt to self-assurance. You deserve to feel grounded, whole, and seen.
Sara Pelaez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional practicing in Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. She works with individuals and couples with a focus on students. Many of her clients have found great success in their personal and college lives, but struggle to feel connected in their relationships or at peace in their daily lives. Sara is particularly sensitive to clients facing present-past trauma, moments of transition, relationship or emotional issues when the delicate balance can seem to tremble, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can emerge. Sara’s approach is rooted in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotional Focus Therapy. These are evidence-based approaches that focus on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected so that they can begin to make a targeted change. It is a bottom-up/top-down approach that provides a 360 view of the client's inner world. She works to help clients understand their physical response to external stressors, and begin to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change. Sara is focused on ensuring that her clients see real progress: her style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they want to go. A trauma-informed therapist, Sara is sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges and works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion. Sara’s first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. As a seasoned telehealth provider, she offers the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.
Hello! I am an Associate Professional Counselor with Ellie Mental Health here in Athens. My normal is to work with youth and young adults dealing with anger issues, anxiety, and depression. I Iike to use cognitive behavior therapy to which helps break down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors surrounding a given problem to make it more manageable. I also can integrate Christianity into counseling if desired by the client.
At Misfit Minds, we work best with students who feel a little overwhelmed by life—even if they’re doing “fine” on the outside. Many of the students we support are carrying anxiety, stress, trauma, or complicated relationship experiences that make it hard to focus, rest, or feel like themselves. Our clients often say things like: “I’m exhausted and always on edge.” “My brain won’t shut off.” “I’ve been through a lot, and it still affects me.” “I don’t feel understood in other spaces.” We’re a good fit for students who want therapy that feels real, supportive, and non-judgmental, not stiff or overly clinical. We especially connect with students navigating anxiety, identity questions, difficult family or relationship dynamics, past emotional harm, or feeling out of place. You don’t need to have everything figured out—or even know exactly what’s wrong—to start. If you want a space where you can be honest, go at your own pace, and be met with compassion, Misfit Minds may be a good fit for you.
Through a highly skilled integration of therapeutic techniques and the creative process, I assist high-achieving teens and adults move through trauma recovery, find safety and trust within themselves and others, learn healthier methods of coping, and gain a deeper respect and love for themselves. Are you tired of being told you’re too sensitive? Has beloved time spent alone in order to recharge from social encounters turned into isolation and a sense of disconnection? Do you long to feel reconnected with others, immersed in the world, fully engaged in life and living your purpose? Email me at therapy@meghanharbin.com to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. Sessions can take place online anywhere in Georgia or in office in Peachtree City. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. I hold a masters degree in Social Work and bachelors’ degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Georgia. I got my start in community mental health before transitioning to providing therapy for youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I am trained in LifeForce Yoga for Mood Management and am a certified yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, as well as a certified Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Currently, I am in process of certification for Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as a certificate in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health.
Amber England is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed School Counselor. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Augusta University. She views counseling as a collaborative and supportive process that can aid in one's healing. Maya Angelou said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” As a school counselor and private therapist, she has served adolescents and young adults for over twenty-five years. In her practice, she counsels children, adolescents and young adults with a variety of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, academic concerns, attachment, grief and divorce related issues. She utilizes a variety of treatments/interventions to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Symptom Management, Insight Development, Improve Coping Skills, Boundary Setting Skills, Expressive Art Therapy and Play Therapy. Ms. England is in network with numerous insurance providers. She accepts Aetna, Amerigroup, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Peachstate, CareSource, Medicaid and United Healthcare.