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    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.

    Lela Flanery, LMSW Athens or Telehealth, Individuals & groups 18+

    Lela Flanery, LMSW Athens or Telehealth, Individuals & groups 18+

    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 […]
    Mahogania Smith, LMSW, Athens or Telehealth, Individuals, Couples and Groups 18+

    Mahogania Smith, LMSW, Athens or Telehealth, Individuals, Couples and Groups 18+

    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 […]
    Devin Mathews, LPC, Tucker/Northlake & telehealth, Individuals & Groups, EMDR practitioner, Adults 18+

    Devin Mathews, LPC, Tucker/Northlake & telehealth, Individuals & Groups, EMDR practitioner, Adults 18+

    B.S University of North Georgia, Psychology, 2017  M.S Mercer University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling,  2020 Devin is joining our staff at our Tucker/ Northlake office inside the Perimeter in Atlanta in July 2024.   He will be accepting clients soon for in person and telehealth services. Providing services for trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, […]
    Mashfia Ahmed, LMSW, Tucker or telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

    Mashfia Ahmed, LMSW, Tucker or telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

    University of Georgia, Master of Social Work (MSW), May 2022  Georgia State University, Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW), May 2021 As a first-generation immigrant and child of immigrants, I know how cultural expectations and family pressures can deeply impact mental health. Questions like “AmI American enough? Am I Desi enough?” can leave us feeling caught […]
    Ashley Skinner, LCSW : Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

    Ashley Skinner, LCSW : 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, […]
    Isom E. White, LCSW: Smyrna/Vinings & Telehealth, Individuals, Ages 18+, Certified EMDR practitioner

    Isom E. White, LCSW: Smyrna/Vinings & Telehealth, Individuals, Ages 18+, Certified 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, […]
    Zyeisha Berry, LAPC, Tucker and Telehealth, Individuals , Couples, & Groups, 18+

    Zyeisha Berry, LAPC, Tucker and Telehealth, Individuals , Couples, & Groups, 18+

    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Georgia State University, 2020 Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University, 2024 In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves confronted with various challenges and pressures that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. I believe that each of us possesses the strength and resilience to overcome obstacles and […]
    Elizabeth Thacker, LPC, Athens and telehealth, Individuals ages 18+

    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 […]
    Shelby Banach, LCSW, Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Couples, 18+

    Shelby Banach, LCSW, Athens and Telehealth, Individuals and Couples, 18+

    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 […]
    Haley Reese, LMSW Athens GA and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Age 18+

    Haley Reese, LMSW Athens GA and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Age 18+

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

    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 […]

    Our Administrative Team

    Aimee Adams, Office Manager

    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 […]
    Jasmine Sexton, Client Services & Marketing Assistant

    Jasmine Sexton, Client Services & Marketing 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.
    Laurie Wilburn Bailey, LPC, CPCS, Associate Clinical Supervisor

    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 […]

    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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