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Professional Therapy

I believe we all could benefit from therapy, and after becoming a parent that need may grow. Shifting your focus to keeping two (or more) humans alive instead of just you is hard work! Between hormonal changes and relationship changes this time is unlike any other in your life. Even if you have struggled with mental health in the past, during this time, things may feel different. You don't have to go down this path alone.

Athens Parent Wellbeing has partnered with amazing therapists who are knowledgeable and focused on helping parents through their prenatal & postpartum years. Whether you have experienced infertility, loss, birth trauma, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders to include postpartum depression, we are here for you.

Fill out this form in English,or this forma en Espanol, if you are interested in our pay-what-you-are-able therapy sessions and we'll match you with a therapist that fits your availability and they'll contact you to schedule an appointment.

Therapists

Caty Bell, LPC

Caty Bell is a North Georgia native who settled in Athens three years ago. She studied at the University of North Georgia where she received her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Caty has a passion for working with pregnant and postpartum women. She also specializes in working with victims of trauma and those struggling with grief. She has worked in a number of settings both inpatient and outpatient. When Caty's not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets. Caty loves reading and spending time outdoors.

Michael Bergquist, LPC

My name is Michael Bergquist, and I’m a LPC providing counseling (telehealth especially) for adults who live in the state of Georgia seeking personal growth and change to achieve release from bearing the burden of symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and substance abuse. By collaborating with each client, my interest is to empower one’s deeper understanding potential for positive outcomes, belief in one’s strengths, and acceptance of oneself.

Cheran Bodry-Stone, LCSW, CE, TP, SAP

Hi, I am Cheran Bodry and I have been in practice for the last 17 years and I graduated from UGA in 2007. I have enjoyed working with teens, adults, children, families, couples, and individuals in my practice. I enjoy working with a variety of issues such as: mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc, along with stress, transitions (such as having children and its impact on relationships throughout the life stages), substance use disorders, etc.

Kathleen Campbell, MSW

With over 20 years of professional experience across diverse fields, I've engaged with people from a wide range of socioeconomic, personal, and cultural backgrounds. My career spans art, healthcare, teaching, farming, and owning my own photography business. I've also had the opportunity to work with people with a variety of psychological and/or physical disabilities. I affirm all LGBTQIA+/queer sexual orientations, all gender identities and expressions, and am poly-affirming and kink-affirming. Given my background in the arts I value the opportunity to work with artists, musicians, and creatives of all kinds.

Jennifer Boone, LCSW

As a therapist with 20 years of experience and a Mom who is living with the joys and challenges of parenting, work, and a busy family, I am passionate about supporting women at all stages of Motherhood. I help new Moms who may need help with adjustment or may even be dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety as well as parents across the lifespan who are dealing with different stages of parenting from dealing with infants and toddlers to big kids, tweens, teens, young adults, and adult children.

Dr. Millie Campbell

I'm Millie, and two years ago, I made the leap across the pond from the UK to Athens. Despite the move, my professional focus continues in providing mental health services to individuals across the lifespan and within the community.

My passion addresses complex mental health diagnoses, offers trauma-focused care, and engages in a nuanced exploration of personal histories. This involves delving into past experiences to identify their impact on current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The journey of connecting past and present transforms, empowering people to gain insights about the roots of their challenges and recognize patterns influencing their lives.

Sarah Chatfield, LCSW

Hi, I’m Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in the Athens area. Most folks report experiencing me as someone who is warm, grounded, and authentic. My aim is to build our relationship so that you can find the ability to be safe and at ease while at the same time able to dig into deeper, more difficult material. I pull from both practical approaches and more abstract, emotion based ones to dial into what you individually would most benefit from or need in an active way. This is a fully collaborative process with you.

Angie Cleland, LCSW

Angie Cleland is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience counseling children, adults, and families. Angie has worked in various positions throughout her career helping individuals and families experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, anger, general adjustment issues, and life cycle changes. Angie has advanced perinatal mood & anxiety disorder training and hopes to help mothers who are experiencing prenatal & postpartum symptoms.

Robyn Carson, LMSW

Welcome, I am Robyn Carson, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is passionate about supporting women on their journey through healing to true self-acceptance and self-love. Life challenges can sometimes make us question ourselves and doubt our ability to get what we want and be who we want to be. It is my intention to provide a safe space to support you in exploring these experiences and any current difficulties and discovering new possibilities.

Paige Dee, LAPC

Hi, I am Paige Dee (she/her). I believe every person deserves to live a life they find meaningful. However, a reality for many of us is that sometimes, living is tough, and meaningful wouldn’t be one’s word of choice to explain their life. Thankfully, significant benefits can come from being therapeutically supported while facing challenges and uncertainties. To provide this support to my clients, I approach treatment eclectically and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy orientations, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. In addition, I draw from Feminist, Person-Centered, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused orientations.

Chinyere "Chi" Ezukanma, LMSW

Chinyerea is a Licensed Master Social Worker and it would be her pleasure to partner with you on your journey to wellness and wholeness.

There is nothing quite like a safe space to just be and heal. Chinyerea would love to provide that for you as we unpack challenges such as stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship matters, parenthood, trauma, and life and career transitions, among others. Having an incredible mother who has spent most of her almost 30 year nursing career as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, and becoming a mother herself fostered a desire in her to also become more proficient in supporting other women in their journey to and through motherhood.

Katie Deans, LPC

I'm Katie, and I am passionate about working with children and families, especially those who have experienced trauma. Because we are often hurt in relationships, I believe that relationships are also where we must go to find healing. As a counselor, I do my best to create a safe, healing relationship for each child, teen, and adult I see while also encouraging and empowering them to safely seek healing relationship in others, whether that be with a spouse, parent/caregiver, friend, or God. I have specific interest and training in working with foster and adoptive families and the precious children in their care.

Heather Hastie, LMSW, EIS

I am a licensed master social worker with Babies Can’t Wait and a psychotherapist in private practice. I'm also certified by the state of Georgia as an Early Intervention Specialist. I'm trained in play therapy, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Circle of Security, and I have over 20 years of experience working with families experiencing a diverse array of challenges.

Bonnie Jordan, MA, LPC

Bonnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Athens serving women in all stages of motherhood, including pregnancy and postpartum. She specializes in anxiety disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She is also passionate about working with those who experienced pregnancy or birth trauma and breastfeeding issues such as DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex). She uses several different approaches in therapy including DBT, mindfulness, and ACT.

Regine Henderson, MS, LPC, NCC

As a Black woman, I understand how hard it is to live authentically in a society that makes you feel like you aren’t enough. Much like in my everyday life, I provide a non-judgmental approach to therapy; creating a safer space for you to be your whole self, unapologetically. I provide services that are culturally sensitive in order to create an atmosphere of acceptance specific to the individual needs of every client.

Shannon Millan, LPC, NCC

Shannon received her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The University of Alabama. She did her internship in Athens, GA and has continued her career here in The Classic City. Shannon has worked primarily with elementary school aged clients, including providing counseling services in a local elementary school. She has worked in a variety of settings ranging from an intensive residential program to a local counseling practice.

Aura Morris, LMSW

Aura Morris is a Licensed Master Social Worker working with clients on a variety of issues, including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Aura enjoys working with mothers on perimental health-related issues, including perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, miscarriage, loss, or infertility, emotional overwhelm, and the challenges of transitioning to new parenthood.

Ellen Pauloski, LCSW

Ellen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a great love for coming alongside people to help them move towards becoming the best version of themselves. Life can often feel messy and chaotic. Her passion is to help bring order out of chaos to facilitate growth and peace. Many of my clients present with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stressful life transitions and circumstances, perinatal mental health concerns, or they report feeling a little “off” and are seeking help to feel more like themselves again.

Chaz Ripley

As rewarding as it is, parenting can be tough on personal mental health and relationships! I love supporting parents and caregivers in developing and maintaining strong relationships with their children and each other from pregnancy through adolescence. I take a collaborative approach to therapy that focuses on replacing self-judgment with curiosity and self-love.

Ellayah Persons

Ellayah Persons looks forward to helping you be your best self. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LaGrange College. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Alabama. Through coursework and training, she has gained knowledge of mindfulness techniques, coping strategies, and ways to assist you through perinatal stressors.

Robert Ross, LCSW

Although originally from South Dakota, I graduated from Colorado State University with a Master's degree in Social Work. I have been practicing in the Athens area since 2011. After 12 years of working at UGA, it was time to use my experience within the Athens community.

During my career, I have worked with individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, with traumatic brain injuries, problematic substance use, survivors of intimate partner violence, and survivors of trauma.

Yessica Ross, M.S., LPC, NCC

Yessica completed her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mercer University. She has worked with individuals (adolescents (15+) and adults), couples, and families through various issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, emotional dysregulation, communication, self-esteem, parenting, grief, etc. She is specializing in relational therapy- including our relationship with self, with parents, children, significant others, friends, coworkers, etc. She offers services in English and/or Spanish.

Caroline Singletary, MSW

Caroline graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master's in Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. She is especially passionate about talking about trauma, disassociation, death, aging and grief. Caroline is the facilitator for Athens' first in-person deATH Cafe. Caroline pursued EMDR training and PSI's perinatal mood disorder training to be equipped to work with and support parents as they navigate the challenges of parenting and the unique way that parenting can bring trauma to the surface. Additionally, Caroline enjoys working with parents through loss and birth trauma.

Brendan Stephens, LPC

Brendan Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Athens native with over 10 years of professional experience across a number of settings with adolescents and adults. He brings a strengths based client-centered, interpersonal, and experiential approach to this work and enjoys incorporating nature, expressive arts, and other creative means to facilitate awareness, understanding, and healing. Brendan often operates from an internal family systems framework and is also trained in EMDR, both of which are trauma informed modalities that place an emphasis on reconnecting people with their own innate wisdom and resources.

Briana Thomas, MHC

Hi everyone, I am a Masters level counselor and I am so excited to embark on this new journey with you.

I’ve become passionate with helping parents navigate challenges with their child whether it’s behavior, transitions, and the complex childhood experiences. I focus on offering a nonjudgmental therapeutic approach to address your needs whether that involves within the family, your relationship, and/or individual challenges.

I earned my Bachelors in Sociology from Georgia State University, and a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University.

Sarah Thurman, LMSW

I like helping parents resolve their childhood trauma so that they can be more present, open, and aware of the magic and perfection of their children.

Each of us holds infinite wisdom and love within ourselves. Therapy is a place where you can find your way home, at whatever pace works for you. Therapy is a place where you can practice listening to the sound of your own voice in front of someone who will not judge, repress, dismiss or reject you. Therapy is a place to cultivate hope. Therapy is a place to heal.

Jessica Tiwari, LAPC, CRC

Jessica Tiwari (she/her) is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. Her experience working with people with disabilities has shown her the impact that our physical condition often has on our mental well being, social life, career and relationships. Jessica decided to begin working with women experiencing fertility, perinatal, and postpartum issues after realizing the lack of services and resources available to many women in these situations. She is passionate about making these resources more readily available to those that need them.

Robert Tucker, LCSW, LICSW

When you reach out to a therapist for help, it's because of everything that's right with you. It takes bravery to seek help. My goal is to make sure that we celebrate that bravery, identify the areas of your life where you’d like to see improvements, and give you tools to improve those areas.

Andrea Whittaker, LCSW, PMH-C

Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). She specializes in perinatal mental health, infertility, transitioning into parenthood, anxiety, and overall life transitions. Her biggest strengths are her empathy and compassion for others, and meeting client’s
where they are at.

Ja’el Wright, LAPC, NCC

Ja’el Wright is an Associate Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Claflin University, the oldest and boldest historically black university in the state of South Carolina. She worked as an Adult Protective Services case manager for the Department of Social Services in South Carolina.

Leigh Zoller, LCSW

Leigh helps broken women and adolescents regain their power.

Leigh has a passion for helping women and adolescents who are feeling angry, lost, alone, and frantic become calm, confident, and capable. She can relate. She has been there. She wants to help. She believes in therapy because she has been where you are and it has brought her healing and clarity. She wants to help you experience growth, lasting change, and be able to trust yourself.

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