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Couples therapists in Augusta, GA
Top couples therapists in Augusta, GA
Whether you're navigating disagreements, rebuilding intimacy, or strengthening your partnership, Headway's Augusta-based couples therapists use proven approaches like the Gottman Method. Many couples save significantly through insurance coverage with 730 providers available.
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I have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I assist clients to be empowered and learn different coping mechanisms as needed. I create a warm and safe environment for people to discuss their needs.
Hello! I’m Debby Lazarine, LCSW, RPT
Taking the first step toward therapy takes genuine courage. At Bearing Burdens, LLC, I provide a safe, compassionate, and empowering space to share your heavy loads, discover your strengths, and restore balance. Whether you are seeking support for your child, teenager, yourself, or an aging loved one, I am here to walk alongside you.
Background & Education
- Education & Licensure: BSW from Dalton State College (2014), MSW from Southern Adventist University (2016), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2020.
- Specialized Credential: Registered Play Therapist (RPT), utilizing creative, developmentally precise methods to help children heal.
Areas of Specialty
- Children & Teens: I combine specialized Play Therapy with acute crisis experience to help youth process big emotions, school stress, and behavioral hurdles.
- Grief & Transitions: Having worked extensively in hospice care, I offer deep support for families navigating the end-of-life process, profound loss, and major life shifts.
- Geriatric & Memory Care: Rooted in a passion for senior care, my background includes dementia support with the Area Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association, alongside providing dedicated psychotherapy in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- Mental Health Wellness: I partner with clients across the lifespan to manage and overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD.
I believe everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey. It’s important to me that we communicate openly and you feel respected in our relationship. I’ll be there to listen to you, challenge you, and support you along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Augusta, GA
Searching for couples therapists in Augusta starts with naming what you and your partner want support with. Couples therapy may focus on communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, major life transitions, parenting disagreements, or marriage counseling. Not all therapists have specific training in working with couples, so it helps to look for licensed marriage and family therapists or therapists who list couples-focused approaches, such as the Gottman Method or emotionally focused therapy, in their profiles.
In a mid-sized city like Augusta, finding one therapist who fits both partners’ needs, location preferences, and schedules can take extra planning. Some couples prefer in-person sessions near Augusta, while others use virtual appointments to make scheduling easier across work, caregiving, or commute needs. As you compare Augusta therapists, look at appointment availability, session structure, therapy approach, and whether a brief phone consultation is offered. Reading each therapist’s bio can help you see how they describe their work with couples before you book.
Couples therapy in Augusta can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find therapists who work with couples, see whether they accept insurance, and review their availability upfront. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm your coverage before booking. You can review profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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