Self-Harming Therapists in Watkinsville, GA

Photo of Virginia Synan, Pre-Licensed Professional in Watkinsville, GA
Virginia Synan
Pre-Licensed Professional, M Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I love working with children and adolescents! I can support you and your child walk through developmental changes and lifestyle transitions including new schools, anxiety and worry, family changes, parent divorce, trauma and loss. Often times, these changes create BIG feelings that can be hard for kids and teens to understand and express. I enjoy helping young people understand their feelings and partnering with parents to help their child learn to express them in a healthy way.
I love working with children and adolescents! I can support you and your child walk through developmental changes and lifestyle transitions including new schools, anxiety and worry, family changes, parent divorce, trauma and loss. Often times, these changes create BIG feelings that can be hard for kids and teens to understand and express. I enjoy helping young people understand their feelings and partnering with parents to help their child learn to express them in a healthy way.
(706) 230-6412 View (706) 230-6412
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Holly Renee Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Holly Johnson is a psychotherapist specializing in deep therapeutic healing work. Using her 21 years in the field to grow and evolve her practice, she now uses a highly intuitive, integrative approach for helping people to heal and transform old patterns into healthy life patterns. She uses the model internal family systems, and is Level 2 trained. Most of us have experienced trauma and at the least, negative conditioning in childhood. Internal family systems is the best model for working with healing that.
Holly Johnson is a psychotherapist specializing in deep therapeutic healing work. Using her 21 years in the field to grow and evolve her practice, she now uses a highly intuitive, integrative approach for helping people to heal and transform old patterns into healthy life patterns. She uses the model internal family systems, and is Level 2 trained. Most of us have experienced trauma and at the least, negative conditioning in childhood. Internal family systems is the best model for working with healing that.
(706) 350-6248 View (706) 350-6248
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Oconee Center for Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
(706) 603-4794 View (706) 603-4794
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Nickie Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unprepared to cope with personal or family challenges in your life? Do you find yourself experiencing feelings of frustration, worry, anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with fear, self doubt or even feeling powerless by your experiences or circumstances.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unprepared to cope with personal or family challenges in your life? Do you find yourself experiencing feelings of frustration, worry, anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with fear, self doubt or even feeling powerless by your experiences or circumstances.
(706) 705-5584 View (706) 705-5584
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Janet W. Beasley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. You and I will work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. You and I will work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
(678) 582-8707 x500 View (678) 582-8707 x500
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Cameron Hoellrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
(762) 224-6094 View (762) 224-6094
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Shelley Lynn Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
(470) 281-3119 View (470) 281-3119
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Chris Settel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
I'm a therapist invested in helping my clients build healthier, more successful lives. We will work together to tackle the big issues in a safe space that is filled with humor, real talk, and a focus on making progress toward your goals. I primarily offer treatment online and through coaching via phone/text to be most available to my clients and move them forward.
I'm a therapist invested in helping my clients build healthier, more successful lives. We will work together to tackle the big issues in a safe space that is filled with humor, real talk, and a focus on making progress toward your goals. I primarily offer treatment online and through coaching via phone/text to be most available to my clients and move them forward.
(706) 873-9116 View (706) 873-9116
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Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Psychologist, MD, LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
(404) 620-3438 View (404) 620-3438
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Hope Springs Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, CAMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Our mission at Hope Springs is to 'Join You On Your Journey Towards Your Best Life Possible" There are many types of services that we offer in order to accomplish this goal. Our therapists are specially trained and licensed in a wide range of Professional Counseling, EMDR Therapy & Intensives, Comprehensive Evaulations, Hypnotherapy, Human Design, and Nature-Based Therapy; along with providing partnered and community based services such as Massage & Thai Yoga Therapy, Intentional Movement classes, Energy Work, Soundbath Meditations, and more.
Our mission at Hope Springs is to 'Join You On Your Journey Towards Your Best Life Possible" There are many types of services that we offer in order to accomplish this goal. Our therapists are specially trained and licensed in a wide range of Professional Counseling, EMDR Therapy & Intensives, Comprehensive Evaulations, Hypnotherapy, Human Design, and Nature-Based Therapy; along with providing partnered and community based services such as Massage & Thai Yoga Therapy, Intentional Movement classes, Energy Work, Soundbath Meditations, and more.
(678) 635-3136 View (678) 635-3136
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Athens Area Psychotherapy/Patricia S.Brawner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. My specialities include marriage and couples counseling, treatment of various degrees of mood disturbances such as depression & anxiety, as well as adjustment and relationship issues. I work with adults and college students as they navigate new territory, and couples who are struggling in their relationship/marriage. I have a PhD, a Certificate in Marriage and Family Relationships from the University of Georgia, and I have completed Gottman Level 3 Training. My practice also offers Psychological Evaluations including ADHD Evaluations.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. My specialities include marriage and couples counseling, treatment of various degrees of mood disturbances such as depression & anxiety, as well as adjustment and relationship issues. I work with adults and college students as they navigate new territory, and couples who are struggling in their relationship/marriage. I have a PhD, a Certificate in Marriage and Family Relationships from the University of Georgia, and I have completed Gottman Level 3 Training. My practice also offers Psychological Evaluations including ADHD Evaluations.
(706) 622-4113 View (706) 622-4113
Photo of Yessica Ross, Licensed Professional Counselor in Watkinsville, GA
Yessica Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
The quality of our relationships and connection to others is often the very core of our well-being. We all want to feel safe, loved, and understood. At times, we can feel alone and our challenges can feel overwhelming. I provide a safe and welcoming space to work through fears and make real and positive changes. I am here to help you find healing and offer guidance through struggles with life transitions, feeling anxious or depressed, or navigating relationships with the important people in your life; including yourself. My passion is working with adults and various types of relationships; such as friendships, familial, work, etc.
The quality of our relationships and connection to others is often the very core of our well-being. We all want to feel safe, loved, and understood. At times, we can feel alone and our challenges can feel overwhelming. I provide a safe and welcoming space to work through fears and make real and positive changes. I am here to help you find healing and offer guidance through struggles with life transitions, feeling anxious or depressed, or navigating relationships with the important people in your life; including yourself. My passion is working with adults and various types of relationships; such as friendships, familial, work, etc.
(706) 425-8900 x729 View (706) 425-8900 x729
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Rachel Shower
Associate Professional Counselor, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Life can sometimes seem like just too much. Stressors like relationships, friendships, school, work, and family obligations can become too heavy to bear. Maybe there is a trauma you have carried for years that you still aren't quite sure how to handle. Maybe you are questioning aspects of your identity and you aren't sure where to turn to speak honestly about them. Or, maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process your daily life. That's where counseling can come in.
Life can sometimes seem like just too much. Stressors like relationships, friendships, school, work, and family obligations can become too heavy to bear. Maybe there is a trauma you have carried for years that you still aren't quite sure how to handle. Maybe you are questioning aspects of your identity and you aren't sure where to turn to speak honestly about them. Or, maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process your daily life. That's where counseling can come in.
(706) 981-8015 View (706) 981-8015
Photo of Shelby Banach, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Watkinsville, GA
Shelby Banach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
As a therapist, I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. Using a strengths-based perspective we will work together to uncover parts of yourself that may have been lost to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle a job, school, children, relationships, it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and help to make life more manageable & fulfilling-improving your interpersonal relationships, job/school performance.
As a therapist, I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. Using a strengths-based perspective we will work together to uncover parts of yourself that may have been lost to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle a job, school, children, relationships, it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and help to make life more manageable & fulfilling-improving your interpersonal relationships, job/school performance.
(706) 388-3492 View (706) 388-3492
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Sam Goldman
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills needed for increased mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills needed for increased mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
(706) 760-9835 View (706) 760-9835
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Elizabeth Thacker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Currently accepting new clients from 9-5 on weekdays. I have experience working with people with a range of challenges including anxiety, family concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions like starting or leaving college, job or career changes, etc. I find it particularly rewarding working with those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault and are working to recover, thrive, and live well. If you are experiencing these things, I am here to help you. I see clients in-person in Athens, GA or virtually across the State of Georgia. I offer individual counseling services to adults (18+).
Currently accepting new clients from 9-5 on weekdays. I have experience working with people with a range of challenges including anxiety, family concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions like starting or leaving college, job or career changes, etc. I find it particularly rewarding working with those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault and are working to recover, thrive, and live well. If you are experiencing these things, I am here to help you. I see clients in-person in Athens, GA or virtually across the State of Georgia. I offer individual counseling services to adults (18+).
(706) 247-8087 View (706) 247-8087
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Vanessa E Outlaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Hi, I’m Vanessa. If you’re feeling stuck in a negative pattern, a struggling relationship, or feel bound by anxiety & depression, I’m here to help you experience the change, relief and freedom you’re looking for. I’m a psychotherapist with a passion for awareness and intentionality that can bring real change in the lives of individuals and couples that I see. I’ve worked with many who've struggled with difficult conditions who learned to overcome with the help of proven therapies. I work well with anxiety/depression, grief, life transitions, sexuality, identity, and relationship struggles.
Hi, I’m Vanessa. If you’re feeling stuck in a negative pattern, a struggling relationship, or feel bound by anxiety & depression, I’m here to help you experience the change, relief and freedom you’re looking for. I’m a psychotherapist with a passion for awareness and intentionality that can bring real change in the lives of individuals and couples that I see. I’ve worked with many who've struggled with difficult conditions who learned to overcome with the help of proven therapies. I work well with anxiety/depression, grief, life transitions, sexuality, identity, and relationship struggles.
(706) 707-3266 View (706) 707-3266
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Erica A. Dell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Are you experiencing stress or anxiety in your everyday life? Are you going through a major life change or transition, difficult season or experiencing struggle in your relationships? Do you at times question if your life has purpose and meaning, or you do you feel as if you are just “surviving” day to day? If you resonate with any feelings associated with questions like these you are not alone. I believe it is important to consider all aspects of a client’s life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
Are you experiencing stress or anxiety in your everyday life? Are you going through a major life change or transition, difficult season or experiencing struggle in your relationships? Do you at times question if your life has purpose and meaning, or you do you feel as if you are just “surviving” day to day? If you resonate with any feelings associated with questions like these you are not alone. I believe it is important to consider all aspects of a client’s life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
(762) 213-2834 View (762) 213-2834
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Weronika Misiurewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
(470) 236-5912 View (470) 236-5912
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Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
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Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.