Katherine May is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who is committed to guiding individuals toward creating lives that are peaceful, fruitful, and full of beauty. With a strong belief in building on clients' strengths, Katherine provides insight and helps develop effective coping skills tailored to each individual's or family's unique needs. She understands that opening up and addressing personal issues can be challenging, and she values feedback from her clients regarding what works best. Katherine specializes in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as work or school stress, adjustment issues, and life transition challenges. Her passion extends to serving the Athens community, including residents, UGA students, and staff, particularly those in high-stress professions like first responders and social services. She focuses on helping individuals cope with crisis situations and secondary trauma. Additionally, Katherine is passionate about supporting clients dealing with work-related stress and guiding them in establishing healthy boundaries to maintain a positive work-life balance. For those ready to embark on their healing journey, Katherine provides a free 10-minute phone consultation to discuss counseling needs and answer any questions regarding the therapy process.