Athens is my hometown, and I love living and working in this community. The mountains of Virginia drew me away for college, but Athens called me back for graduate school at the University of Georgia. I earned my master’s degree in social work in 2001 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia since 2004.

My experience spans more than 20 years in healthcare, oncology, and private practice. I work with adults, including college students, as well as couples and families. I help people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, illness, caregiving, and life transitions. I also welcome people exploring questions about gender identity and sexuality, and provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients.

My style is warm, accepting, and down-to-earth. There’s room in our conversations for honesty, humor, uncertainty, and difficult feelings. I want to understand your experiences and help you recognize the strengths you already bring to the table. Together, we can work toward change while making room for self-acceptance—building ways to cope, strengthening relationships, and learning to meet yourself with more compassion and less judgment.

I pay attention to how family, culture, identity, and social expectations shape our lives. Your experiences and perspective matter, and our work will reflect your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

I draw from several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. We can talk about which approaches may be helpful for you and why.

I also provide clinical supervision for social workers pursuing licensure and ongoing consultation for licensed professionals.

If you’re considering counseling, you’re welcome to reach out with questions. I’d be glad to talk with you.

Abbie

Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker · License CSW003391