My provider Kathy Boyce has really helped me grow as a person and work through trauma. My last 2 years with her have been a very good experience.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathy

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

In Person & Online in Athens, GA

5 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Kathy accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AnMed Employee Program

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Pathways

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare GA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Kathy

Kathy Boyce is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience providing care to adult clients dealing with childhood trauma, narcissistic or unhealthy parenting, codependency, attachment issues, LGBTQIA concerns, religious trauma, and related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and sexual issues. Kathy helps clients recognize and heal from hidden emotional childhood neglect and narcissistic abuse, while also addressing the impact of dysfunctional childhood environments. Kathy is inclusive of all religious and non-religious backgrounds, kink-affirming, and welcomes clients of all sexual orientations.

Kathy utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions, including internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other cognitive and trauma-focused models.

Compassionate yet challenging, Kathy will support you in going beyond mere coping to truly healing and overcoming barriers in your life. Together, you’ll recover from your past and create a better future. Don’t just cope – heal, gain insight, and live your best life with Kathy’s guidance.

"I offer genuine therapeutic interventions in order to get you to your goals. Don't just cope — heal, gain insight and live your best life."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I absolutely love my therapist she is great and the tele health platform is great!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathy

Fast response. Good team

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathy

I am already seeing a difference in my quality of life. My clinician is present and explains concepts to me in a comprehensible way. My provider also gives me at home worksheets an....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathy

Kathy is excellent. She has opened up my mind to depths I could never have reached without her expertise in assisting me to dig into my past and analyze my thoughts with a better ....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathy

Get to know Kathy

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

Since I was a child, I just wanted to help people with problems. I always loved psychology and understanding how mindsets, behaviors, and attitudes develop. It is my true joy to help you live a better life, learn and apply new concepts, and heal.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I love any client, of any age or background, who is ready to make changes, will be honest with me and themselves, and do the work it takes to improve. You have to work at least twice as hard as I am working in order to get better.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish every client knew that I am not judging them. I am here to help, I can't help if you are not honest. No matter what you tell me, I will accept you and continue to help you on your journey. Additionally, I want people to tell me if I am not being helpful or if I get it wrong. My true heart's desire is to help you. If I am not doing that, let's talk about it! Therapy is a safe, open place for communication. It is a great place to practice communication skills. Whatever is not working for you in therapy is just as important as what is working. Anything you have to say, I am here for it.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

During our first session, I will learn about you and your history. You will not have tell me too many details until you feel more comfortable with me. We will spend time developing rapport, setting goals, and getting comfortable with each.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love music and concerts. I love listening to new bands and artists and seeing as many of them live as I can. You can usually find me down front. I also enjoy thrifting, doing puzzles, traveling, and having fun with clothes and makeup.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Behavioral Issues, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Gender Identity / Transgender, Anger Management

ApproachesMulticultural, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Based, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT)