About us

We’re a small counseling and life coaching service located in Northeast Georgia, about 25 ​miles from Athens near Lake Hartwell. We started this business to serve all residents of ​Georgia. We offer telehealth appointments only. That means you never have to leave your ​house! You can see us from your phone, your laptop, or any other smart device you have. ​We want to provide you with convenience because we believe that everyone needs a little ​therapy or life coaching sometimes. We serve all populations and communities of Georgia, ​so we’re open to whatever you bring to the table. Our appointment times are subject to ​change due to our therapists’ and Coaches’ schedules, but we’re currently offering a lot of ​evening and weekend appointments. We realize that school and work can be hectic, and ​not everyone has the ability to take off of work or school once a week, or even once a ​month! We will do our best to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable while you’re ​with us. If you’re interested in making an appointment, checking to see if we accept your ​insurance (spoiler alert: we probably do), or just want to get more information about our ​services, reach out to us! We’ll be glad to hear from you either way!

What is “Life Coaching”?

Life Coaching is not therapy. Where therapists focus on issues from the past ​and general mental health issues, Life coaches help you to focus on your goals ​for the future and help you make a realistic plan to achieve those goals. Life ​coaches offer ongoing support for people trying to clarify and attain their goals ​or to find balance in their life and work. Through weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly ​meetings, life coaches listen to their clients, ask thought-provoking questions, ​and hold clients accountable for following through on the plans of action that ​they have developed with the coach. Life coaches and therapists can work ​together to help you in different ways. Some people only need therapists, some ​people only need life coaches, and some people need both! Basically, life ​coaches are like your personal cheerleader or accountability partner! They help ​you to become your best self!

Life Coaching Services

• Work/Life Balance
  
• Relationship issues
• Career changes
  
• Updating your Resume
• Developing new skills
  
• Spiritual/Religious issues
• Health/Wellness
  
• Weight Loss goals
• Achieving small tasks (cleaning the garage, etc.)
  
• Entering Retirement

.....And More!

What goals do you want to achieve in your life? What areas of ​your life do you want to improve on?

Counseling Services

Therapy Types

• Mental Health counseling
  
• Marriage counseling
  
• Substance abuse counseling
  
• Religious counseling
  
• Family Counseling
  
• CBT, DBT, PCIT, Mindfulness, etc.
  

Specialties

• Anxiety
  
• Depression
  
• PTSD
  
• ADHD
  
• OCD
  
• LGBTQ+
  
• Bipolar Disorder
  
• Psychosis
• Schizophrenia

...And more!

Who do we work with?

• LGBTQ+ Community
• Religious People
• Non-religious people
• Women
• Men
• Teens
• Ages 11 and up
• Couples
• All races and ethnic backgrounds
• Military/law enforcement professionals
• HUMANS! (preferably) :)
  

Meet our Staff!

Cynthia Edins, PhD, LPC

Dr. Cindy is a Licensed Counselor who’s been practicing for over 25 years! She lives on a farm in ​rural Georgia with her many beloved animals. Keep a look out for them in your sessions with her! ​She sees patients from 11 years old to 65 years and older. She is licensed and certified to do ​mental health counseling, marriage counseling, substance abuse counseling, ADHD, anxiety, ​schizophrenia, psychosis, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, depression, and much more. She serves ​all populations, genders, orientations, and works closely with the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Cindy ​provides many types of therapy treatments including but not limited to: CBT, DBT, PCIT, ​religious counseling, family counseling, mindfulness, etc.

Heather Edins, Manager and IAPCC ​Certified Life Coach

Heather is the manager and owner of GOE, as well as the on-staff Life Coach. She is also married to ​Dr. Cindy’s son Hunter. Together, they live next to Dr. Cindy on the family farm! Heather has a ​Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, as well as a certification in Life ​Coaching from IAPCC. She is also a member of the IAPO International Organization of Professional ​Life Coaches. Heather can work with people from any gender, race, background, and any state in the ​United States or Canada! She will help you achieve your goals in any part of your life, short term or ​long term, and will encourage you every step of the way as you navigate things together. Heather will ​also be the main one communicating with patients outside of sessions to set up appointments and ​answer questions. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her ​many cats, dogs, chickens, and ducks!

Shima, Public Relations

Shima is a sassy, talkative, and bossy cat! She’s about 8 years old, and she loves to talk and tell you all about her day. She’s very good at holding a conversation, and she would love to speak with you over the phone! You just might hear her chime in when you call to schedule your appointment!

Ally, Ady, Luna - Therapy Dogs

From left to right: Ally, Ady, Luna. Ally is now a retired therapy dog. She has spent many days ​and sessions with Dr. Cindy helping clients. Ally is 12 years old and likes to spend her days ​sleeping on the porch. Ady and Luna are about 3-4 years old and still full of energy! They are ​therapy dogs in training (under the watchful supervision of Ally). Since Dr. Cindy also ​specializes in animal therapy, you may see any of these three pups in your session!

Contact us for an Appointment!

Current hours for available ​Therapy appointments are:

Monday - Thursday: Available ​upon request

Friday: 1 pm - 7 pm

Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm

(subject to change)

Current hours for available Life ​Coaching appointments are:

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 2 pm ​and 6 pm - 9 pm

Friday: 8 am - 2 pm

Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm

(subject to change)

Call us at: 706-795-0058

Email us at: goecounselingllc@outlook.com

For Therapy appointments, we accept most ​major insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, ​State healthcare plans, and self-pay ​clients!

For Life Coaching Appointments, there is a flat ​fee of $35 per session. Sessions can range from ​30-60 minutes. Ask about our free initial ​consultations!

Check out our Podcast on Youtube!

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