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As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate l...
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As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your identity and growth.
Gina Great is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience. She brings a broad perspective to therapy, drawing from her diverse background as a mother, United States Army officer, and therapist. Gina offers compassionate, structured support to children and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit and hyperactivity challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She empowers clients through structured, practical approaches that support emotional growth and self-confidence.
Gina earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Columbia State University. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, journaling, movement, expressive arts, and mindfulness into her work to help clients heal, build resilience, and move forward with purpose.
Gina is here to meet you where you are, with empathy, honesty, and practical care. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for a change, she brings warmth, experience, and a down-to-earth presence to help you take the next step forward at your own pace.
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I believe therapy should be client-driven and I look forward to helping others heal at their own pace....
I believe therapy should be client-driven and I look forward to helping others heal at their own pace.
Cathy Wardlaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Before becoming a counselor, Cathy worked for 15 years in the public school system as a paraprofessional, serving elementary and high school students.
Cathy received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She uses a variety of clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques.
Cathy believes that making clients feel safe and heard is the foundation for success in therapy. She will guide you in identifying your strengths, setting boundaries and goals, and letting go of what does not serve you. Reach out to Cathy today!
Cassi Haberler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor in the state of Georgia. She ...
Cassi Haberler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor in the state of Georgia. She has over 16 years of experience working with survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Child abuse and Human Trafficking. She also has experience with family systems issues and women's issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Human Services from Pepperdine University and received her Master of Education in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Ohio University. Cassi utilizes trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, strength based, mindfulness, and solution focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and situation. Cassi works to make the counseling space a safe and nurturing place to explore issues and build on your strengths as a collaborative conversation partner as you find your way to a centered and joyful sense of self.
I'm here to help you experience the uncomfortable and move towards your values. If you're ready, my door is always open....
I'm here to help you experience the uncomfortable and move towards your values. If you're ready, my door is always open.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia with 2 years of experience. My background includes working in both college settings and private practice with diverse clients focusing on grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual identity, family issues, domestic violence, and gender identity. I work with clients 18 and older to create a safe and supportive environment where they can process emotions, gain clarity, and move toward their personal goals.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Education from Georgia Southern University and am a National Certified Counselor. I use acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients explore values, face uncomfortable feelings, and build meaningful lives.
I believe every person can live a fulfilling life, and I am here to help you find the strength and resources within yourself. You deserve compassion, support, and the chance to be heard. I welcome clients from all identities and backgrounds, and I look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey.
Allison Beal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children,...
Allison Beal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, women’s issues, and relationship issues.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the State University of West Georgia and received her Master's degree in School Counseling from Mercer University. Allison utilizes relational, collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, and emotionally-focused (EFT) approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple.
**Please note Allison has primarily day time hours available.***
Allison seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
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Domestic violence therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps victims and their families heal from abusive relationships. It is a crucial component of the broader efforts to address and combat domestic violence, a pattern of abusive behaviors within intimate relationships that can encompass physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or economic abuse.
In domestic violence therapy, therapists create a safe and supportive environment. Domestic violence therapy is often part of a broader support network that includes legal assistance, shelters, and community resources. Its aim is to break the cycle of abuse, promote safety, and foster healthier relationships.
Domestic violence therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Domestic violence therapy can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
You’ll find plenty of articles online telling you exactly what you need to do if you’re in an abusive relationship. While these authors are well-meaning, the reality is that no two people are in the exact same situation. What may work for one person, and what may be safe for one person, either won’t work or won’t be safe for another. That’s why we suggest one solution for everyone: getting individualized help from a domestic violence counselor. If you think you could benefit from talking to a abusive relationship counselor, reach out to Thriveworks in Athens today.
It’s common for people in abusive relationships to believe that the entirety of their symptoms are alleviated when they leave the abuse situation. Unfortunately this is rarely the case. The truth is that people who’ve been through these situations are at risk for a wide number of symptoms including:
Another huge risk is that the person who gets out of the abusive relationship will get back in another one – or return to the partner they left. The reality is that there is such a thing as a cycle of abuse. A person who deals with ongoing abuse can have their brain literally re-programmed to respond to the abuse in a way they don’t emotionally think is appropriate. A counselor can help you move past these issues.
There are a few things we wish everyone understood about domestic abuse: it doesn’t always involve physical violence; it can be sexual and / or emotional abuse too; you can get help if it only happens once or if it’s happened a million times; your counselor is not going to judge you.
At Thriveworks Athens Counseling we are here for one reason: to help you. We won’t push you. We won’t force you. We will listen to you and offer suggestions on how you can move forward to live the healthy, happy life you deserve.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Athens is located near N Chase St and Prince Ave, off US-129. It is close to the North Oconee River Park and a short distance from the Piedmont Athens Regional Emergency Room.
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