Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Statesboro, GA

Refined Beginnings Counseling takes the focus off of issues and highlights solutions. Refined Beginnings Counseling LLC supports an environment that is least restrictive, provides for confidentiality, and convenience by offering tele-mental health services in Florida and both tele-mental health and office visits to clients in Georgia.

H! I'm Anna Mae. I value real conversations, not clinical or intimidating ones. I use warmth, humor, and genuine connection to help clients feel safe opening up. At the same time, I’m comfortable working with deeper emotional pain, trauma, and life transitions. Therapy with me is supportive, honest, and centered on what you truly need.

Having over a decade of experience working in multiple settings with varied populations, pales in comparison to my innate drive to support others along their individualized journeys of growth, healing, recovery, increased awareness and/or self understanding.

I earned my Masters from Liberty University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety and depression. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, which means we work as partners to help you feel truly heard and supported. I blend evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies, to help you understand your patterns, develop practical coping skills, and build a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler is a licensed psychologist (clinical and health psychology), ordained clergy person, and yoga teacher. She is licensed as a psychologist in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, and maintains a small private practice via telehealth. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College. She received a Master of Science and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Florida. She also received a Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Dr. Vikki draws on her knowledge of human potential from her experience as a psychologist, ordained clergy person, and yoga teacher to support the psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being of all people.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships or the inability to say NO! Are you tired of feeling like nothing will change or your stuck in life because you don't know what to do to make it better? I focus on adults using CBT, REBT, Person Centered and Motivational interviewing to assist clients in learning more about themselves and their perspective on life. I have experience working with many different mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, marital/relationship issues and career struggles to name a few.

I'm a therapist, punk, and human. I help late diagnosed (or suspecting!) ADHD women and AFAB folks work through the shame tapes (like "I'm lazy" or "I'm not good enough" or "everyone can do this except me") to get to empowerment. I am also trained in EMDR and group therapy facilitation for trauma processing and resilience building. Let's rise together!