The Banyan Tree Center

The Banyan Tree Center is a mental health counseling practice in Athens, Georgia, offering individual, couples, family, and children’s therapy, as well as specialized services in trauma, PTSD, neurodiversity, OCD, women’s issues, and substance use. The center serves clients across Georgia through in-person sessions in Athens and telehealth appointments, emphasizing a holistic, integrative approach to mental wellness. With a 4.10 rating based on 25 reviews, the practice is known for its compassionate, client-centered care and diverse therapeutic modalities.

The Banyan Tree Center is staffed by a team of licensed therapists with expertise in evidence-based treatments, including EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and ERP for OCD. Therapists are trained in supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and neurodivergent-affirming care. The center prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, empathy, and confidentiality, and offers services tailored to adults, teens, and children. Clients can access care in person or online, with a focus on empowering individuals to develop resilience and live authentically.

Located on Old Epps Bridge Road, the center sits just a short distance from West Broad Street and Argo Dawg, a public artwork, and is near Hawthorne Avenue and Alps Road. It lies about 0.3 miles from Pohwaihunghei Creek and within the Adams neighborhood, placing it in a quiet, accessible part of Athens.

The center is recognized for its commitment to comprehensive, personalized mental health care, with therapists dedicated to fostering long-term well-being through individualized treatment plans. Its reputation for empathetic, research-informed therapy has made it a trusted resource in the Athens community.

As a locally rooted wellness hub, The Banyan Tree Center supports Athens residents in cultivating mental and emotional strength through accessible, compassionate care.