Therapy for College Students

Whether you’re managing anxiety, struggling to focus, navigating a hard season, or just feeling like you’re not okay and not sure why, The Banyan Tree Center is a place to get real support from real therapists. We’re located right here in Athens, minutes from UGA, Piedmont Athens Campus and just a short drive from UNG Athens and Athens Tech, and we work with college students every day.

What Brings College Students to Us

You don’t have to be in crisis to come to therapy. Most of our college student clients come in because something feels off and they’ve tried handling it alone long enough.

Anxiety and overthinking

The pressure to perform academically, socially, and professionally all at once is real. Many students find themselves caught in a loop of worry, procrastination, and burnout that doesn’t respond to studying harder or sleeping more.

ADHD and focus struggles

College removes the structure that helped you manage in high school. For a lot of students, this is the first time the wheels come off, and the first time they realize they might need a different kind of support.

Life transitions and identity

Who are you when you’re away from home for the first time? What do you actually want? These aren’t small questions, and sometimes talking to a professional can help you work through them in a way that feels different from talking to friends or family.

Relationships and loneliness

Making real connections in a new city is harder than it looks. Navigating friendships, dating, and family dynamics from a distance can take a toll.

Depression and burnout

Sometimes the motivation just stops. Getting out of bed feels like a lot. You’re going through the motions but not feeling much. That’s worth paying attention to.

Trauma and past experiences

College can surface things that have been quiet for a while. If something from your past is showing up in your present, this is a good time to work through it.

Why The Banyan Tree

We’re in Athens

We’re located at 240 Old Epps Bridge Road, minutes from several campuses. In-person sessions are available Monday through Friday, with evening slots for students with daytime class schedules. Telehealth is available anywhere in Georgia.

Reduced fee options

We have graduate-level clinicians who offer therapy at reduced rates, making quality care more accessible for students on a budget. Our intake team will help you find the right fit.

The UGA Sunshine Fund

UGA students may be eligible for the Sunshine Fund, a UGA-funded resource that awards money directly to students to help cover the cost of mental health services. Previous Banyan Tree clients have successfully used the Sunshine Fund to help cover their sessions. To apply, contact UGA Student Care and Outreach at [email protected] or 706-542-8479 to speak with a case manager about your eligibility. Learn more about the Sunshine Fund.

No waitlist mentality

Getting started shouldn’t be another obstacle. We work to get you seen quickly so you can focus on what actually matters.

Therapists who get it

Several of our clinicians specifically work with college students and young adults. They understand the college experience, the pressure of a large flagship university, and what it actually takes to build a life in your early twenties.

Confidential and off campus

Everything you share stays private. Your records are completely confidential.

In a crisis? Please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), the GCAL 1-800-715-4225 (Georgia Crisis and Access Line), or go to your nearest emergency room. The Banyan Tree is not a crisis center.