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Top therapists in Watkinsville, GA accepting new patients

Seeking mental health support in Watkinsville, Georgia? Access 2,537 licensed providers through Headway with flexible virtual and in-person sessions across the city including Five Points and surrounding neighborhoods. Most clients save significantly on sessions through insurance coverage with free consultations available.

Carron Alexander

Carron Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative, supportive, and responsive to your needs rather than one-size-fits-all.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Jackson

Mary Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I work with adult individuals 18+. I have over 5 years experience in varied adult issues. This includes sex offender work and work with sexual assault survivors. I have worked with people who are dealing with personality issues, issues with depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, CPTSD and PTSD, as well as grief overall. Grief comes in many shapes and forms. I work with varied issues that are too many to name. I not only have clinical experience but real life experience to back it up.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Furtick

Christina Furtick

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have the most experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, substance use, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Rachelle Smith

Rachelle Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is relational and strengths-based — we build from what's already working in you, then develop tools to address what isn't.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Grant Tate

Michelle Grant Tate

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the therapy process.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Adam Gerszberg

Dr. Adam Gerszberg

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and you are also the best person to overcome your struggles with guidance and support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shannon Burns-Darden

Dr. Shannon Burns-Darden

Therapist

Virtual • Dacula, GA


I am a licensed professional counselor with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I work with all ages, but my focus is working with adults. I have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. I also have experience and a passion for autism and wrote the book African American Fathers Raising An Autistic Child.

​I am experienced and trained in assisting individuals of all ages in dealing with the most unfortunate life transitions. I offer morning, afternoon, and some evening appointments.

I also offer life coaching while focusing on personal empowerment, motivation, and strategies to define and reach your dreams!

Are you ready to take your life back? Let's do this together!

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rosalyn Smith

Rosalyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you build insight while also learning practical tools to manage life's challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristen Ng

Kristen Ng

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I primarily offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address those traumatic experiences that cause you to feel stuck or hindered in your everyday life.”
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues
Challenging, Creative, Inquisitive
Wesley McCarthy

Wesley McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Martinez, GA


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shiy Ajao

Shiy Ajao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • College Park, GA


“I employ a collaborative and empathetic approach, establishing a strong therapeutic alliance with my patients by working closely with them to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies and enhance problem-solving...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Slater

Amanda Slater

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a holistic approach to therapy—integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adrian Gaither

Adrian Gaither

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“In therapy, I help you reconnect to safety through body-based tools that calm your nervous system and support emotional balance.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Onyewuenyi

Maureen Onyewuenyi

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to tailor a treatment plan and collaborative dialogue to help you recognize your ability to choose new paths and realize your full potential to thrive.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ebony Story

Ebony Story

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm Ebony, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who is passionate about helping people reclaim their peace, purpose, and emotional well-being.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Disheca Smith

Disheca Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“Don't judge a person my the decisions they made. When you don't know the choices they had to choose from.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Hubbard

Regina Hubbard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Many people come to therapy because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they don't fully understand. My approach goes beyond addressing symptoms—I support clients understand the root beneath their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we'll explore the experiences, beliefs, relationships, and life events that have shaped the way you see yourself and the world.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aliyah Montgomery

Aliyah Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning I meet you where you are and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tawanna Frazier Lumpkins

Dr. Tawanna Frazier Lumpkins

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, steady, and collaborative, and I bring years of experience in behavioral health along with advanced training in trauma and emotional wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Nina Jefferson

Dr. Nina Jefferson

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“With over 23 years of experience as a board-certified clinical psychologist, I have dedicated my career to creating a safe, transformative space where individuals can grow, heal, and thrive.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raven Tanyhill

Raven Tanyhill

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“With more than eight years of experience in educational settings, community agencies, and private practice, I work with children, teens, adults, and families...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kemesha Nickelson

Kemesha Nickelson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be honest, emotionally safe, and still challenged toward growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Zakia Simpson

Zakia Simpson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kennesaw, GA


“I have a passion for people not feeling alone, challenging unproductive behaviors and thoughts, processing trauma...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allana Johnson

Allana Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is for clients to leave each session with a renewed sense of hope, empowerment, and insight, knowing that they are on a path toward healing and personal growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Olivia Ellis

Olivia Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation, not a place where you have to have all the right words or pretend everything is okay!”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dontay Williams

Dontay Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should empower clients to reclaim their voice, identify their strengths, and find meaning even in painful experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roseline Umenyiora

Roseline Umenyiora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“Most of my clients decribe me as compassionate, attentive, knowledgeable, experienced and versatile.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kay Garvin

Kay Garvin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I work with teens 16 years+ and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, trauma, ADHD, and self esteem struggles. Many of my clients come to therapy trying to understand themselves better and figure out why certain patterns keep showing up in their lives.

As a parent and therapist, I understand how life experiences, family dynamics, and past challenges shape who we become. Clients often describe me as open minded, supportive, and empowering. I aim to create a space where you can be honest about what you are going through while also feeling encouraged to grow and move forward.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bianca Mitchell

Bianca Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


Hi, I’m Bianca Mitchell, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience and specialized training in diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions in adolescents and adults.

I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management with a collaborative approach. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. Whether you're navigating stress, life transitions, focus challenges, or long-standing mental health concerns, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where we can work together toward stability and growth.

I have extensive experience in telepsychiatry and high-volume clinical settings, which has strengthened my ability to quickly identify patterns, tailor treatment plans, and provide efficient, compassionate care. I also incorporate elements of supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies during visits when appropriate.

My approach is direct, structured, and patient-centered. I value clarity, accountability, and open communication. If you're ready to take the next step toward feeling better and functioning at your best, I look forward to working with you.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shima Eidi

Shima Eidi

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to slow down, explore their emotions, and better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Beatrice "Faith" Berry

Beatrice "Faith" Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I work with high-achievers, business professionals, and driven individuals who are navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-worth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Juliana Sutnik

Juliana Sutnik

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I guide people through overwhelming moments - depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger issues, intimacy-related issues, couples and family issues, self-esteem, trauma, and other mental health problems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Megan O'Brien

Dr. Megan O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, and childhood trauma, among other concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Adrian Anderson

Dr. Adrian Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My foundational approach to therapy focuses on client strengths (Strengths Perspective) and client empowerment (Empowerment Approach).”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Salita Wynn

Dr. Salita Wynn

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in trauma and adverse experiences with individuals and families seeking help or just wanting to live a better life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Christina Camp

Dr. Christina Camp

Psychologist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


I am most widely known for the safe healing spaces that I create for women of Color. Through my practice, I have facilitated an Annual Sister Circle Retreat, and ongoing weekly Sister Circle therapeutic support groups for over a decade. In doing so, I have worked to empower a multitude of women in creating the lives that they want.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Ballard

Pamela Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I build trust through active listening, genuine concern, and respect, while introducing new perspectives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Adeola Babarinde

Dr. Adeola Babarinde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“The client should expect a caring, compassionate, competent, and confident provider who will create a safe and accessible environment from their first session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adam Marion

Adam Marion

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in treating addictions of all types (substances, gambling, pornography, etc.), anxiety, depression, and other men's related issues.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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 Watkinsville

Finding the right therapist in Watkinsville starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions — and look for a licensed provider who specializes in those areas. Watkinsville is part of the broader Athens-Clarke and Oconee County community, so you may also have access to providers in nearby Athens who offer virtual sessions.

When evaluating a therapist, credentials matter. Look for licensed professionals such as LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, or psychiatrists who are trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their style and decide whether they're a good match. Many providers on Headway offer a free phone consultation so you can connect before booking your first session.

Therapy in the Watkinsville and Athens area can be costly without coverage, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower what you pay. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book — and your out-of-pocket cost may be as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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