Our Therapist Team

Please check out each therapist’s information to see who might be a fit for you. Contact us if you need help determining who might be the best choice for your needs.

Sam Jones, LCSW: Telehealth in Georgia, Florida, & South Carolina Couples and Individuals, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Social Work, Georgia State University, 2003 Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, Gwinnett Technical College, 2007 Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2014 “The most profound personal growth does not happen while reading a book or meditating on a mat. It happens in the throes of conflict—when you are angry, afraid, frustrated. It […]

Yessica Ross, LPC, Athens , Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups, Age 18+

Mercer University: M.S. – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Georgia Gwinett College: B.S. Psychology Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship 2023 Prepare/ Enrich Facilitator Empathy is at the heart of my therapeutic approach-empathy informed by my early experience in life immigrating to the United States from Mexico. I know the experience of feeling different and trying to fit […]

Marlynn Bohannon, LMSW, Athens and Telehealth throughout Georgia, Individuals and groups 18+

Master of Social Work, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, May 2021 Bachelor of Social Work, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia , May 2020 More content to come…

Isom E. White, LCSW: Smyrna/Vinings & Telehealth, Individuals, Ages 18+, EMDR practitioner

Bachelor of Science, Psychology Kennesaw State University, 2011 Master of Social Work University of Georgia, 2015 My passion centers around guiding clients throughout the journey of life while assisting them in the cultivation of their dreams, ambitions, and goals. My approach to treatment begins through a compassionate lens of “person-in-environment”, the idea that an individual, […]

Anna Helton, LMFT, Telehealth throughout Georgia, Couples, Families, & Individuals, Age 18+

Bachelor of Science – Psychology minor in Child & Family Studies, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015 Master of Art – Marriage & Family Therapy, Lipscomb University, 2019 Certified SYMBIS Facilitator, 2019 (Premarital Assessment) It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy and I understand how difficult it can be to find a […]

Lindsey York, LCSW: Athens, GA (& Telehealth in GA, SC, FL), Individuals Ages 18+, EMDR practitioner

As you navigate the ups and downs of life, you may come to a place where you feel stuck or wonder how to proceed through a difficult transition. Perhaps you are grieving a loss or burdened by the lingering effects of a traumatic experience. You may be feeling confused, exhausted, alone, and disconnected. During this […]

Markala Resby, LAPC, Athens & Telehealth, Individuals & Groups, Ages 18+

Masters of Education in Counselor Education–Clinical Mental Health, 2013 Georgia Southern University Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development, 2005, Georgia Southern University Can we just celebrate your first steps on your journey to well-being?! Navigating life can be stressful, overwhelming, frightening and at times painful. Having experience as a mental health clinician in […]

Elizabeth Thacker, LPC, Athens and telehealth, Individuals ages 18+

Bachelor of Science, Psychology: Berry College (2016) Master of Education, Professional Counseling: University of Georgia (2019) Licensed Professional Counselor (2022) My goal as a counselor is to support my clients as they navigate the challenges of life and help them learn the skills to navigate those challenges on their own. I offer a safe space […]

Jamie M. Israel, LMSW: Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Adults 18+, Intake Coordinator

* Bachelor of Fine Art – Glass, California College of the Arts, 2010 * Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2020 Generally, this is where I might tell you about my qualifications as a therapist, listing out the trainings I’ve attended and describing the types of therapy I use in sessions. More on that […]

Jennifer Boone, LCSW: Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Social Work, 1995 Master of Social Work, 2000 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2004 In my 20 plus years of experience, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families in a variety of settings. I strive to provide a place of acceptance in which clients can explore the connections between their thoughts, […]

Lyndey McCurry, LCSW: East Cobb and Telehealth, Couples and Individuals, Adults age 18+

*Bachelor of Science, Psychology, minor in Human Services, Queens University of Charlotte, 2016 *Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2018 “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” – Brene Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transports the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead In my everyday life […]

Robert M. Lomax, LCSW: Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Georgia, 1996 Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2010 Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in – Leonard Cohen Let me talk about doors for a second. No…I’m not […]

Suzanne Morgan, LCSW, CIRT: Co-Founder, Athens, Couples, Families and Individuals, Groups, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology, Emory University, 1993 Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 1998 Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, 2006 Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, 2013 Certified Life Force Yoga Practitioner I, 2019 Clients come to me feeling discouraged in life and love and stuck in unhappy relationship patterns. My joy in my work […]

Ashley Skinner, LMSW : Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA Master of Social Work, May 2021: Substance Abuse Counseling Graduate Certificate May 2021 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, Vermillion, SD, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, May 2020 Georgia Licensed Master Social Worker 2022 ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION BOARD OF GA : Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor In Progress, […]

Alice Britt Deal, LCSW: Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina, 1992 Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2005 In eight years of practice in the Athens area, I’ve helped people from many backgrounds work through problems relating to anxiety, stress, anger, mood disorders, life transitions, and trauma. In my daily life and my practice, I appreciate the […]

Aline Robolin, LPC: Athens, Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups, Adults 18+

Undergraduate Degree, Psychology, Université de Caen, France, 1980 Masters degree in Education, in a program based on Carl Rogers’ work on empathy, UGA, 1991 Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor, 1997 I value connection, growth, and authenticity, as well as respect, safety, and acceptance. In the same direction as Carl Jung’s and Carl Rogers work, Compassionate Communication […]

Claire N. Zimmerman, LCSW, CIRT: Athens, Co-Founder, Couples & Individuals, Adults 18+

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Georgia, 1990 Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 1998 Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, 2006 Each of the people I work with brings with them a unique set of experiences, strengths and wisdom. I am a clinical social worker, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, parent, grandparent, and step-parent in […]

Laurie Wilburn Bailey, LPC, CPCS, Associate Clinical Supervisor

Athens, Clinical Supervision Bachelor of Science, Psychology, The University of Georgia, 1992 Master of Education, Guidance and Counseling, The University of Georgia, 1994 Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, LPCA of Georgia, 2017 Approved Clinical Supervisor, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia, 2021 I have worked in community behavioral health treatment for more than 25 […]

Jasmine Sexton, Administrative Assistant

Jasmine joined us in 2021, and works for us on all the tasks that keep things running like verifying insurance benefits and getting new clients set up in our system, and making sure our data is all gathered and recorded. Jasmine lives in Athens with her husband, her son and her three daughters, and Buddy the dog, who is a very good boy. She loves spending time with her family and can be most often be found cheering for her children at all of their sports events.

Aimee Adams, Office Manager

Aimee has been our wonderful Office Manager here at CAWB since 2013. She keeps things running around the office and tackles all the difficult tasks including communicating with the insurance companies and keeping us organized. Aimee lives in Madison county with her husband and three awesome daughters. She is an avid Dawgs fan, and lover […]

Notice of Independent Status of Practitioners:

Counseling Associates for Well-Being , LLC, is a corporation which provides administrative and management services to mental health professionals. Some of the practitioners at CAWB are independent practitioners, each of whom operates as a separate independent legal entity. As an independent practitioner, your provider is solely responsible for all matters concerning your clinical care. All questions about that care should be addressed to your provider. Counseling Associates for Well-Being LLC, is not responsible for the actions of those individual practitioners nor are we responsible for the outcomes of any therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient.

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