Psychoanalytic therapists in Athens, Alabama AL
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Psychoanalytic
Amy L. Holdbrooks, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, ALC, BSW
Many believe expressing your feelings is a sign of weakness, creating a stigma surrounding mental health. However, the exact opposite is true! Knowing when to ask for help shows courage, strength, and wisdom. Physical and emotional health are tightly intertwined. When we know precisely what is wrong, we can face the problem head-on, allowing us to see firsthand that knowledge is power!
I was first introduced to depression and anxiety through a wiry, slightly rumpled, highly cantankerous psychology professor when I was only 19 years old. I will never forget that lecture as long as I live. As he presented the 'day’s topic,' he peered intently around the room as if he could read our very thoughts. Then, he threw down his book and left the room without warning, leaving us there in stunned silence. After what seemed like an hour (probably only five minutes), he returned with 25 lb. weights strapped to each arm and leg and a pack filled with two 50 lbs. fastened to his back. As he began to lecture, he proceeded to pace up and down each row of the classroom. He was not a young man, and as he talked, he became winded and was forced to stop and catch his breath. He was an excellent orator, by history, but on this day, he seemed entirely out of his comfort zone. He was confused, preoccupied, stressed, and somewhat fragile. As the class concluded and we began to slowly make our way to the door, the professor said, “Oh, and by the way, living with depression and anxiety is much like trying to do a simple daily task with over 200 lbs. of weight strapped to your very soul. Now, go and have a good evening.”
Having struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my adult life, and now as a counselor, I will have to say that the professor’s illustration was prophetically spot on! In fact, it was brilliant!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Athens, AL
Online in Athens, Alabama
Psychoanalytic
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
As a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience, I, Dr. Charles R. Davenport, am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Sarasota and Venice, FL. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and career stress.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, integrating psychodynamic and interpersonal theories to tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and couples. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who are gifted or have learning disabilities, helping them harness their strengths and overcome obstacles.
At Davenport Psychology, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives and am passionate about guiding my clients on their journey to mental wellness. Additionally, I offer telehealth services in over 40 states, making quality mental health care accessible to a broader range of clients.
19 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Alabama
Psychoanalytic
Shannon Fowler
Psychologist, PhD
As a therapist I really enjoy getting to connect with people with a wide variety of backgrounds. I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have at the moment. My goal is to always help you to get where you want to be. Therapy can look different depending on the goals and the person's personality, and I try my best to find an approach that will work for you.
15 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Alabama (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Cindy Yu is a bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of both Florida and Alabama. She is well-trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Bowen’s theory, Gottman Method, CBT, and more. Cindy believes that each client is comprised of unique yet charismatic components such as personal upbringings, religious beliefs, and cultural backgrounds, that all contribute to narrate a cohesive personal story. This fundamental ideology has cultivated her into offering her clients unconditional positive regard and respect, while tailoring her treatment orientations to better serve each client’s individuality. Her passion is to help individuals, couples, and families to understand the misunderstood, to discover hope from the hopelessness, to speak the unspoken, and to seek possibilities through the impossible. Cindy also has a background in the medical field where she has obtained a strong foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and medications. She understands the intricacy between medical burden and mental health.
3 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Alabama (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Gregory Smith
Counselor/Therapist, ALC (Associate Licensed Counselor), BCPC
For the past 16 years, I have been helping people discover the origins of their problems, and to heal from the resulting brokenness. Very often the brokeness began long before the symptoms and life struggles manifested. For individuals who have had adverse experiences that required dissociation to survive their traumas, finding the right therapist is not easy. My many years of working with traumatized individuals as a Pastoral Counselor has enabled me to help many heal and fully recover from their PTSD and dissociation. I provide a non judgmental approach to help people heal and recover so that they can live productive lives. My pastoral experience and Christian training enables me to help the whole person.
19 Years Experience
Online in Athens, Alabama