Family therapy and counseling in Athens, GA

Hi, I'm Lakyah! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others. I graduated from the Mercer School of Medicine with my Master of Family Therapy. I work with adolescents, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, attachment injuries, and stress. I work with clients from all backgrounds and have a strong interest in supporting diverse and minority populations.

Healing and growth doesn't require having it all figured out before you start — it begins with curiosity. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, difficult relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place where you slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin taking steps towards your best possible self.

I'm an LPC in Georgia with over 3 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and I especially work well with people who know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin. I've worked especially well with people with addictions, looking for stability and self-sufficiency.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, iith nearly 20 years of experience, would be honored and excited to help you on your journey to better. Together, we will identify your strengths and struggles. I will challenge you to take the necessary steps that lead to self awareness, healing and freedom.

My name is Whitney Rudd, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I uses the following approaches to therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Emotionally Focused Therapy interventions. I provide individual, group, family, and couples counseling. My overall goal is to help clients feel supported and to assist them in working towards obtaining peace, healing, and wholeness in their lives.

I am a trauma-informed licensed psychotherapist (LPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), and Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (CPATP) who brings over twenty years of experience guiding profound personal transformation. As a sanctioned teacher within the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, my work bridges clinical precision with ceremonial depth—offering a rare integration of modern psychology and ancient wisdom.

I hold a Master’s degree from Emory University in Nature-Aligned Medieval Mysticism and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Prescott College. My path has been devoted to exploring the intersection of spirituality, ecology, and the human psyche. My work is grounded, discerning, and deeply attuned to the complexity of healing in today’s world.