Our Services
We offer a wide range of counseling services to support your mental health journey. In-person in Athens or telehealth anywhere in Georgia.
Blended Families
As divorce impacts more marriages than not, blended families are becoming increasingly common, and with this, new family challenges are arising.
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Body Image + Sexuality
At its core, body image refers to the relationship we have with our body. It is comprised of the thoughts and feelings we have in reference to our body.
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Career Counseling
Are you looking to change your life? Is your job unsatisfying? Maybe you are experiencing life transitions as a new graduate, going through a hard time due to changes in the economy, or considering a career change.
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Child Therapy (3–12)
Child therapy is a powerful tool that can have a lasting impact on a child's emotional well-being and overall development. Many children face mental health concerns and behavioral disorders, and therapy can play a crucial role in providing them with the support and guidance they need to navigate these challenges. Through therapy, children can develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve their emotional regulation, and build resilience.
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Coaching + Counseling for Individuals with Neurodiversity
Life is more challenging with a disability. If you have or suspect you may have a learning disability (LD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sensory Processing Disorder, Down's Syndrome, or Dyslexia, you have already learned to make your own accommodations to get through normalized life. Coaching will help you draw on your successes to help remind you that you have the resilience and grit to reach your desired outcome.
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Coaching for Families of Individuals with Neurodiversity
One in six families in the United States have a child who has been diagnosed with neurodiversity (special needs). No matter the developmental disability, the lives of these families are likely to be affected.
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Couples Counseling
Relationship issues are one of the primary reasons that people initially reach out for counseling and relationship coaching. It is normal, if not inevitable, for couples to experience challenges or hardships in their relationships.
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Difficult Relationships
Relationships. Connections. Friends. Acquaintances. Co-Workers. Boyfriends. Girlfriends. Employers. Employees. Vendors. Clients. Husbands. Wives. Supervisors. Parents. Family.
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Divorce Recovery
More often than not, divorce is an emotionally traumatic event for not only the individuals who were married but also for the children, friends, and family members of the couple. Seeking counseling treatment is often a normal and very beneficial step in the process.
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can impact both your physical health and emotional well-being. At the Banyan Tree, we recognize the sensitivity surrounding these issues. Whether you are dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, or another related concern, our dedicated team is here to support you.
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Educational Consulting
The Banyan Tree's educational consultants offer extensive resources for students and families in all areas of college admission counseling. These resources include a unique level of personal assistance and attention to assist students through the college admission process. We guide individuals and families through the exploration of numerous educational options and design specific college admission plans for each student.
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Family Counseling
Our relationship with our family is often one of the most important in our lives. Family members are our first relationships, and these interactions in our formative years shape how we interact with the world.
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Family Counseling + Support
When someone you love is struggling with an alcohol or other drug problem, the emotions you experience can be overwhelming and excruciating.
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Preparing for the growth of your family is a truly exciting adventure. From difficulties with conception and complications in pregnancies to miscarriages and complex births, there is also a tremendous amount to manage and a constant string of decisions. Transitioning from one stage to the next can be complicated.
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Individual Counseling
In keeping with our individualized approach to the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse disorders, we offer one-on-one counseling as an option for our clients who find it a more comforting or appropriate option given their unique circumstances.
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LGBTQ+
Are you feeling stressed out, sad, or alone in your sexuality or gender identity? Do you need some support creating the life and relationships you desire?
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Neurodiversity Groups
Our neurodiversity group is designed to be a safe space for young adults (ages 18+) to connect, share, and collaborate with other neurodiverse people their age. This group helps young adults develop and practice the social and emotional skills needed in a small group setting.
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Our Treatment Approach
We accept the notion that individuals who seek counseling for problematic substance use and dependence are at various stages in the change process and need to work at their own pace as they develop competency in new behaviors.
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Postpartum Depression
The year after birth is a critical time not only for an infant but also for a mother. Postpartum depression can occur anytime within the first year after any delivery—not just the first.
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Pre-Marital Counseling
Choosing engagement and marriage is an important and exciting step in a couple’s relationship, and our licensed marriage counselors are here to support you in the process.
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Pregnancy Loss + Infertility
Losing a baby through miscarriage, elective termination, stillbirth, childbirth, after a NICU stay, SIDS, or any other time is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult experiences that a parent will ever endure.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
At the Banyan Tree, we recognize the complexity of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and offer a holistic and integrative approach to treatment. Understanding that PMDD affects each individual uniquely, we provide personalized care plans that are developed in collaboration with our clients.
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Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is a specific type of traumatic experience that includes sexual coercion, rape, incest, or any talk or touch of a sexual nature that does not feel good to you.
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Teens (13–18)
Being a teenager is not always easy. Adolescents are faced with a variety of daily challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming, impossible, and isolating. Some of the teens we work with report that they are close to their parents, families, and friends but are struggling with issues and concerns that they don't feel comfortable discussing with others.
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Trauma Counseling Athens, GA
Psychological trauma is any event that causes you to feel highly overwhelmed or helpless. Trauma often results in stress-related medical conditions, flashbacks, nightmares, and feeling easily frightened or overwhelmed.
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Traumatic Grief + Loss
When exploring the definition of grief, it is often easier to talk about what grief is not rather than what it is. We know that grieving is not a clean-cut, predictable experience with defined stages, clean borders, linear storylines, or set solutions.
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Treatment for Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common public health problems seen in medicine today. In fact, it is the most common concern addressed at the Banyan Tree.
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Treatment for Depression
Loss of Interest. Sadness. Hopelessness. Feelings of Worthlessness. Change in Sleep Patterns. Change in Eating Patterns. Decreased Concentration. Lack of Energy.
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Young Adults (18–25)
The Banyan Tree offers a holistic and personalized approach to therapy for young adults. We understand the unique challenges and stress factors that young adults face and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to explore their emotions and mental health.
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