Counseling & Therapy Services in Watkinsville and Athens, GA
You're looking for counseling, but you're not quite sure who to trust. Therapy from a Christian perspective would be ideal, but you don't want simplistic solutions for your problems. The last thing you want to hear is "just pray more," "memorize this verse," or "have more faith." Will they take my mental and emotional life seriously? Or will they over-spiritualize it?
On the other hand, you've come across some therapists who seem well trained, but will they take my faith seriously? Do they actually know what it means for me to be a Christian, or will they miss how I want to live and what I really believe?
At Stonegate Counseling, clinical excellence and spiritual care go hand in hand. We offer a supportive environment for children, teens, college students, adults, couples, and families to find real healing and lasting change. And we believe you don't have to choose between faith and great therapy.
Located in the heart of Watkinsville, just 7 miles from UGA, we serve Athens, Oconee County, and the surrounding areas.
What We Treat
We help people experiencing distress from:
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Perfectionism and self-criticism
- Marriage and relationship struggles
- ADHD
- Life transitions and high stress
- Teen and adolescent mental health and behavior issues
- Family conflict
- Grief and loss
- Perinatal mental health concerns
- Sex addiction recovery and healing from betrayal
- Disordered eating and body image distress
Our Services
- Individual Counseling — For anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, grief, and personal growth.
- Marriage & Couples Therapy — To strengthen your relationship, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust and intimacy.
- Counseling for Teens — For adolescents facing anxiety, depression, school pressure, and family difficulties.
- Counseling for College Students — For students navigating stress, mental health, relationships, and major life transitions.
- Family Counseling — For parenting challenges, communication breakdowns, and family stress.
- EMDR & Brainspotting — Specialized trauma therapies for PTSD, anxiety, and other difficulties.
- Premarital and Pre-engagement Counseling — For couples who want to build a strong foundation before marriage.
- Sex and Porn Addiction and Betrayal Therapy — Healing and recovery for individuals and their partners affected by addiction and affairs.
Our Approach
We practice evidence-based, faith-informed counseling — which means you get clinically sound, research-backed care delivered by therapists who know and share your Christian faith.
By the way: if you're not religious, we're so glad you're here, and you can take a breath. We work with all kinds of people and don't impose faith on anyone. That's not our job. Our job is to care for you with respect and dignity. Our clinical approaches work for all kinds of people from all walks of life, and we're more than happy to leave the religious stuff out.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We're glad you're here! No matter your life stage or what brings you here, our promise is compassionate care and clinical excellence. You and your relationships are worth it. Click below to get started.