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Therapists for college students near 30309

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Jennifer Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

In my 20 plus years of experience, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families in a variety of settings. I strive to provide a place of acceptance in which clients can explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the goal of changing negative thought patterns to facilitate lasting change. My approach to therapy is to focus on the inherent strengths and worth of each individual while fostering a therapeutic relationship of respect and collaboration. Truthfully, I learn so much from my clients in this process. My personality and style are both positive and warm. My hope is that I convey to my clients the authentic joy that I find in my work.

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Lovely Day Individual and Family Counseling Services
Group practice
Augusta, GA
Accepting new clients

At Lovely Day Counseling Services we believe a key to a successful college experience is having emotional and mental wellness. If you are a college student who is struggling to adjust to the academic rigor of college life or the level of independence that comes with being a college student, we would love to support you with this transition. If you are a college student who is feeling depressed and unmotivated with your college workload or maybe you are having social anxiety, we would love to help you be able to cope more effectively. College can be a great experience, but it also comes with its challenges.

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Nikki A. Hawkins, PhD, MEd
Group practice
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

College can be a fun and exciting chapter of life, but when something goes wrong, it can quickly feel out of control and overwhelming. Many students I work with are high achievers who appear to have it all together, yet privately struggle with anxiety, ADHD, self-doubt, loneliness, or the pressure to constantly perform and succeed, especially leading up to graduation as they prepare for the next chapter. When we live with constant pressures and a lack of self-compassion, we may begin feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of ourselves. As a health psychologist, I enjoy helping college students navigate the academic, social, and personal challenges of this stage of life. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way, build practical skills to manage stress and stay focused, and strengthen your confidence and self-compassion. My goal is always to ensure you feel heard and understood, and to help you create a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and true to who you are. Together, we gain clarity on personal values, goals, and we build strategies to break through barriers and move towards what you truly want in life.

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Ministry Village
Pre-Licensed Professional
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

With 3 years of experience in mental health counseling, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and care to every session. Alyssa holds a Master’s in Social Work with a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia and has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in addition to a cognitive behavioral therapy background. Her passion lies in empowering individuals and instilling hope for clients to overcome challenges, draw on their strengths and resilience, and live more in line with who they want to be. Alyssa believes in a human-centered approach and believes that clients should be able to voice concerns and questions along the way in a non-judgmental environment that prioritizes what’s most helpful for each individual client. Alyssa specializes in working with trauma, relational stress, grief, and anxiety to work toward processing pain, healing, and seeing clients feel empowered to make real and sustainable changes that align them with who they want to be. She is committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based techniques and a compassionate, client-centered approach. A Little More About Alyssa: Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys learning, finding new restaurants, reading, spending time with family and friends, and rotating through a variety of hobbies in various seasons. She also has a passion for traveling and encountering different cultures and perspectives, language learning, spending time outside, and community outreach.

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Michael Mack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Savannah, GA
Accepting new clients

Educated and trained at Rutgers, Harvard, Savannah State, and the University of Pennsylvania, Michael Mack started his career over 25 years ago at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic, where he focused in Structural Family Therapy (SFT) developed by Salvador Minuchin, a pioneer in child and adolescent therapy. In addition, he has been trained by the Beck Institute and Linehan Institute/Behavioral Tech in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through the use of solution-focused techniques, insight-oriented therapies, and motivational interviewing, clients develop the coping skills to shift beliefs, change behaviors, and overcome negative past events. Clients learn new ways to improve their social interactions and personal development to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression, and other issues. Ultimately, it is about getting better and feeling better. It is about taking control of your life, or helping a loved one overcome the pain and suffering of a mental illness. If you have gotten this far, you're halfway there. As Dumbledore stated, “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

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Mountainview Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gainesville, GA
Accepting new clients

Are you looking for a breakthrough? Do you want to lower your anxiety and stress? Improve your mood and relationships? I use an integrative counseling approach encompassing Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback. I have worked successfully with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and mood problems, relationship issues, substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger management, and life transitions. Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, HeartMath®, a biofeedback intervention, and mental health integrative medicine, I draw heavily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, as well as other therapeutic modalities to help balance the mind and body. Let’s find a solution that works for you and helps you reach your goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC0011731 Georgia) and am a National Certified Counselor. My office is child-friendly and handicap accessible. Call today to schedule your free consultation and let’s talk about your goals.

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Jessica Parrillo
Psychologist
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

This process of being and becoming that we engage with as humans can simultaneously be both beautiful and incredibly challenging. The decision to take part in therapy can begin a transformative process that allows you to develop greater insight as well as ignite necessary behavioral changes. This can help promote greater well-being, vitality, healing, growth, resiliency, and self-actualization. There is perhaps no greater gift to give yourself than to invest in a process of self-exploration. Such exploration will better enable you to develop a deeper connection with your authentic self so that you may reach your optimal potential. Ultimately, engaging in therapy can be an empowered step toward claiming a life that feels more fulfilling, intentional and aligned with your goals. In turn, there is no greater honor for me than to get to share a part of your journey. I believe therapy to be a collaborative and relational process. You can expecte me to treat you with compassion and respect. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice after working in university counseling centers since 2003. Most recently, I served as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at George Washington University since June 2020 after serving as Director of Counseling at Ursinus College since 2013. Prior to that I’ve worked in the counseling centers at Drexel, Columbia and Princeton University after completing my pre-doctoral internship at the counseling center at Johns Hopkins University and receiving my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia in 2010. Prior to that, I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington and Lee University and my master’s degree in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University Collectively, these roles allowed me to identify my passion for providing quality mental health services to the adult and young adult population, particularly in helping the undergraduate and graduate students navigate through identity, relational and transitional concerns and stressors. In these roles, I both provided direct therapy to university students as well as oversight for the delivery of counseling services- including staff supervision and management, evaluation and assessment of services and programs, establishing best practices for the centers that met the needs of the campus community and supported student development objectives as well as the academic mission. I most enjoyed working directly with students to address both clinical and developmental issues and frequently experienced that through therapy, they could better realize their potential. I am very excited to be returning to a purely clinical role to dedicate my energy to providing direct therapy. I provide a warm, compassionate, supportive and empowering environment in which I meet individuals where they are and help them to feel seen, heard, and affirmed in order to heal, learn and grow. I believe that each client must be understood as an individual whose sense of self has been informed through many social, cultural and relational interactions.

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Mend Counseling Services PLLC
Group practice
Flagstaff, AZ
Accepting new clients

Life can be brutal, can’t it?! Can you remember that time in life when you were happy, like top of the world scream it from the rooftops happy? In that moment, everything was right in your world and then well, life happened. Now you look back and have so many questions…What happened? Let me tell you, you are not alone! We’ve all been there in some season of life. But who says this can’t make us better! Every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs. Therefore, we adapt our interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of who you are and what you need. We are all trained in a number of different interventions and like to use a combination of our training and expertise to utilize an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of each individual person. We know that every individual is uniquely different and therefore each person should have a unique therapy journey based on their own needs.

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Janae Clark
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Winder, GA
Accepting new clients

Welcome to Healing Hearts & Minds, where healing begins with grace, compassion, and purpose. I believe therapy should be a place where you can come exactly as you are—without the pressure to have everything figured out or pretend you're okay. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. I believe people are far more than a diagnosis or the hardest season of their lives. My approach is relational, collaborative, and practical. Together, we'll work to understand not only what brought you to therapy, but also the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck. As trust develops, we'll gently challenge those barriers while building healthy coping skills, confidence, and resilience. My hope is that therapy becomes more than a place to manage symptoms. I want it to be a place where you rediscover your authentic self, learn to trust yourself again, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with confidence and purpose. Whether you're seeking support for a temporary life challenge or a longer healing journey, you'll be met with grace, compassion, and genuine care every step of the way.

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Amber Thomason
Licensed Professional Counselor
Monroe, GA
Accepting new clients

I strive to provide a safe space to work through emotions and find effective ways to manage them. I help people process past experiences and current reactions that affect the decisions we make in order to promote healthy change and understanding of ourselves and our patterns. Oftentimes, we are not aware of the underlying things that influence our gut reactions which can create a barrier to us meeting the goals we set for ourselves. Counseling is a way to help you understand yourself better and to break down those barriers that stop you from moving forward. I have a wide range of experience in helping people navigate identity, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD. I like to really meet people where they are at in their therapy goals, get to know where you want to be, and help you develop skills and tools that will help you meet those goals. I am big on self-compassion and building confidence that can create success.

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Sarah Nitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Watkinsville, GA
Accepting new clients

Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels as though the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with your own mental health, you have a loved one struggling with substance use, you're navigating infertility, or you're having a hard time setting boundaries. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story, facilitates personal growth and allows you to be authentic. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you. Asking for help is one of the bravest things we can do. Life can often be difficult and emotions can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels as though the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. Maybe you're dealing with your own mental health, you have a loved one struggling with substance use, you're navigating infertility, or you're having a hard time setting boundaries. Whatever it is that has lead you here, I'm glad you are reaching out. I hope to provide a space to you that honors your story, facilitates personal growth and allows you to be authentic. I believe that each of us deserve to find healing and that includes you. Asking for help is one of the bravest things we can do. I enjoy using different approaches in counseling such as solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies. I believe that you are the expert of your life. I have 10 years of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, relationship difficulties with intimate partners and family members, women's issues and general mental health concerns. I want to honor the courage it took for you to reach out and offer you a place that is welcoming and nonjudgmental. I value your story and the experiences that lead you here. I look forward to hearing from you. We all deserve a safe space where we can let our walls down, even if just for a little while.

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Whitney Hamilton
Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting new clients

Struggling with college stress, anxiety, or life transitions? Let’s work through it—together. I specialize in helping young adults navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life changes in a supportive, judgment-free space. Whether you're overwhelmed with school, adjusting to a new environment, or just feeling stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and empowered. I use a balanced, goal-oriented approach—drawing from CBT, SBT, humanistic, and EMDR techniques—tailored to your unique needs. We’ll focus on both growth and day-to-day stressors, at your pace.

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Erin Holcomb
Licensed Professional Counselor
Woodstock, GA
Accepting new clients

Hi, I'm Erin. My dog, Banks, and I would love to have the opportunity to sit with you and offer help during your time of stress. I love working with anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, stress, and relationship stressors. Sometimes, therapy can be hard. Banks, a cockapoo, often helps difficult things become a bit easier. We can also use art to help process or we can just sit and talk. If you would like more information, please send me an email Erin@PathforPeace.com

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Dr. Ashley Jarvis/ Colorado Mental Wellness Collective
Psychologist
Littleton, CO
Accepting new clients

It can seem scary and uncomfortable to reach out to a stranger and be expected to share very personal details of your life. I will help you through the process and answer any questions or concerns you have. ​ My office is located in Littleton, Colorado, easily accessible from Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Morrison, Lakewood, and Denver. Both in-person sessions and telehealth options available, extending services throughout Colorado and Georgia. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life stress, grief and psychosis. I am trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, Interpersonal therapy and use various integrated approaches in sessions. We will dig into the hard stuff, but we will also have a little fun while doing it! Therapy should be a comfortable space to talk about all the things you feel you could never say out loud. This is the place to say & better understand it!

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Anna Belle Wood
Counselor
Watkinsville, GA
Accepting new clients

You don't have to keep holding it all together-going through the motions on your own, guessing what normal is, not knowing anything better. You're working hard to build a life that looks good on paper-education, career, independence, maybe even a relationship or side hustle. But, underneath the surface, you're exhausted. The anxiety won't let up. Your inner critic never takes a day off. And, no matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you really are, you're in the right place. I work with women and LGBTQ+ individuals who are ready to understand the why behind their patterns and start healing at the root. Together, we'll create a space where your story is heard, your pain is validated, and your healing becomes possible. You might find yourself: -Overthinking every decision and replaying conversations in your head -Struggling with low self-esteem, perfectionism, or people pleasing -Feeling anxious in your relationships, yet afraid to be truly seen -Living with persistent sadness, numbness, or self-doubt -Wondering if what happened in your past is still affecting your present If this resonates, therapy can help. I offer individual counseling to support you in: -Understanding how childhood trauma has shaped your beliefs and behaviors -Learning to soothe your nervous system and respond versus react -Setting boundaries without guilt -Building emotional resilience and self worth -Exploring your identity outside of old roles and expectations It's okay to ask for help. You're not supposed to do this alone. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're used to being the strong one. But, healing doesn't mean falling apart-it means letting yourself grow into someone who feels whole. Here's how to begin: 1. Schedule a free consultation - A 15-minute phone call to see if we're a good fit. 2. Start therapy - We'll meet weekly (in person or virtually) to explore your story and begin the work of healing. 3. Reclaim your life - Bit by bit, you'll begin to feel more grounded, self-compassionate, and connected to who you truly are. If you have questions at any point, you're welcome to reach out. I'm here to support you in taking this first step.

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Empower Counseling
Group practice
Suwanee, GA
Accepting new clients

College can look fine on paper and feel like a full-body group project with no instructions. At Empower Counseling, we help college students and young adults who are anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, questioning everything, masking hard, people-pleasing, overthinking, or quietly wondering why life feels so much harder than it “should.” We offer trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, including EMDR therapy, in person in Suwanee, GA and online in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to get support. Not sure where to start? Text us at (877) 693-8386 (or old school email is fine, too). We’ll help you figure out the next step.

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Caitlin Buhrmeister
Marriage & Family Therapist
Augusta, GA
Accepting new clients

Trauma impacts our relationships. It's that simple. If your sexual assault makes it hard to be touched, if events from your childhood leave you afraid to trust, if the way your ex treated you is ruining things for you now: you're experiencing that impact. It may feel like a lot, but having the type of relationships you want (laugh 'til you cry, hot sex, deep emotional connection, whatever!) is totally achievable. You don't have to feel embarrassed by what you've gone through or scared to speak it out loud. Vulnerability, authenticity, and healthy connection are waiting for you and you don't have to find them on your own. In addition to post-traumatic growth, I help individuals and couples who are managing sexual dysfunction, infidelity, or are experiencing general relationship issues. For those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those in alternative relationship structures: my practice is affirming and inclusive. I serve these populations safely, competently, and joyfully. I look forward to being a "someone who gets it" in your life and meeting you in a space where nothing is considered too much information. In fact, TMI is my favorite kind of I! Just send me a message to set up a consult.

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Aura Morris Psychotherapy
Group practice
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

Aura Morris Psychotherapy started with the goal of helping people to targeted work to quickly resolve symptoms. We are trauma experts, and we work with a variety of other issues like depression, anxiety, nuerodiversity, OCD, dissociative disorders, psychosis, life transitions, grief, stress, etc. We use a combination of deep listening, EMDR, parts work, and other somatic modalities to help our clients achieve profound and lasting change. We expect that you will see significant progress in the time we are working together, and if you don't, we will help you find someone who can offer that to you.

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Corrine Harris
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Raleigh, NC
Accepting new clients

Are you noticing changes in your mood but don't know where to start to get back on track? Do you feel burnt out due to struggles balancing multiple roles and responsibilities? Do you struggle with making your needs a priority? Are you noticing issues in your relationships with communication? Are you worried about making a change but know that you can't stay stuck where you currently are? Welcome to Harris Counseling Services, where we will walk with you on your journey to better. Welcome to a safe, nonjudgemental place where you can breathe, rest, be, learn more about yourself, and work to reach healing, balance, and wholeness. We meet clients between where they used to be and where there want to be. I work with clients to set goals that help them develop understanding, create a skill set to manage unhelpful thinking patterns, and create space for joy and connectedness. I also work to infuse spirituality and faith into the therapeutic practice for clients who are interested. Whether you are feeling scared, tired, depressed, or confused in your current situation, you don't have to walk this journey of change alone. We welcome all but have a special passion for serving Black women who desire to be seen, valued, and welcomed into the therapy space. Reach out today and get closer to the life you've been wanting to live. Note: I can accept insurance for clients in NC, but not GA.

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Lanie Mathis Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Athens, GA
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, college stress, anxiety, depression, and substance-related challenges. My goal is to meet you where you are, gently uncover the roots of pain or overwhelm, and support you in reclaiming a sense of balance, strength, and self-compassion. I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT therapeutic approaches in my practice.

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