Meet the team at Athens, Georgia location

Lela Flanery, LMSW BA, Psychology,  Piedmont University 2014  MSW, Widener University, 2022 You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are — without judgment, pressure, or pretenses. In our work together, my goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore the parts of yourself that need care […]

Lily Kerr, LCSW is available in our Athens office for appointments beginning in Mid- April 2025. More information to come.  

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 […]

Bachelors of Arts, Sociology & Social Work, Augusta State University, 2006 Masters of Arts, Social Work, University of Georgia, 2017 I am deeply passionate about walking alongside couples as they navigate the complexities of relationships – whether it’s challenges around scarcity,  trust,   communication breakdowns, or intimacy concerns. My mission is to support individuals and […]

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 […]

Master of Science in Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA  May 2023 Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications, Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, ID December 2014  As a neurodivergent clinician, Haley brings both personal and professional understanding to her work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD,  depression, trauma, religious trauma, and life transitions. Haley offers […]

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… 

Bachelors of Social Work from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL 2018 Masters of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, MO 2019 As a clinician, I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability.  Using a strengths-based perspective allows  me to help you to uncover […]

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 […]

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, […]

University of Georgia, Athens, GA MSW 2021 University of Georgia. Athens, GA BSW, 2020   Kayla is currenty seeing clients in our Athens office. She is able to see clients who have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and  Kaiser insurance.  

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 […]

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 1981 Masters of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2011 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 2016 EMDR-trained – 2019; EMDR 2.0 – 2023 Flash technique-trained – 2021, 2022, 2023 Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]