Find a therapist in Athens, GA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Athens, GA accepting new patients
Athens residents deserve accessible mental health care. Headway's network of 2,526 providers serves Five Points, Normaltown, Epps Bridge and beyond, offering virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance. Start your journey with a free intake call today.
I’m Richshawna Sims, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s most challenging moments. My approach is grounded in compassion, practicality, and a deep understanding that meaningful change happens when people feel both supported and empowered.
Throughout my career, I have worked across a wide range of behavioral health settings—from community-based services and managed care to leadership roles within national organizations. This experience allows me to bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to the counseling process, blending clinical expertise with practical strategies that clients can apply in their daily lives.
In addition to counseling, I have extensive experience in training, program development, and care management, which enhances my ability to support clients with complex needs and connect them to meaningful resources.
As a practice owner, I am committed to providing services that are not only effective but also responsive to the unique needs of each individual and family I serve.
My goal is simple: to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and the tools you need to create lasting change
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for patients suffering from anxiety, OCD, Depression, and trauma related disorders. These treatments are more effective and efficient than traditional therapy because they directly target symptoms. I provide specific exercises aimed at breaking behavioral patterns that maintain symptoms. Traditional psychotherapy emphasizes gaining insight which in itself often does not lead to symptom reduction. Changing what you do will you change how you feel.
Hi! My name is Sade Bowman and I am a LPC in Georgia. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from GSU and a Master's degree in Counseling from Mercer University. I have 5 years of experience specializing in youth, teens, and adults adjusting to life changes, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, traumatic past, anger issues, ADHD, Autism, and abandonment/attachment issues. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, enjoying nature, art, music, exercise/yoga, hiking, concerts, and traveling.
I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience in treating adults and children from the age of 6 and up. I treat conditions like Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anger/Impulse Control, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder, etc. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on this journey towards healing.
Hi, I’m Affiniti Harris-Mordecai, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Roswell, Georgia. I’ve been supporting individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families in therapy for many years. My work focuses on helping people overcome barriers that stand between them and their personal growth. I am passionate about holistic healing and helping my clients find balance in their mind, body, and spirit as part of the therapeutic process. I work with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, family conflict, parenting issues, domestic violence, social anxiety, and more. I also support clients with LGBTQ+-related challenges, grief, self-esteem difficulties, anger management, and life transitions.
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Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Athens
Finding the right therapist in Athens, GA starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Think about the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or something else — and consider whether you'd prefer a therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist. Therapists and counselors (such as LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs) primarily provide talk therapy, while psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication.
From there, practical details matter. Look for a licensed provider who specializes in your area of concern and offers appointment times that work for your schedule. Many providers in Athens offer both in-person and virtual sessions, so you can choose the format that fits your life. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match.
Therapy in Athens can be expensive without coverage, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay out of pocket. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits both your needs and your budget.
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