Our Highly Trained Staff of Therapists

Paul “Skip” Cole, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Skip received his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Bethany College and completed his Master of Social Work degree at the University of Georgia. He is knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of therapeutic approaches including Solution Focused Therapy, Strategic Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as spiritually grounded paths to health and wellness. Having expertise in individual, marital and family modes of therapy has enabled him to facilitate change from a variety of perspectives. Skip specializes in diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, behavior disorders, child and parent conflict, anger issues, and stress. During his long career as a psychotherapist, he has had the opportunity to help children, teenagers, adults and seniors experience emotional healing and reconciled relationships. To reach Skip call the StressCare office at (706) 552-0706 ext 206. (Athens Office)

Betsy Wicklein, RN, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who also brings to her practice many years of experience as an RN, having practiced in varied settings, including inpatient psychiatry. Her bachelor's degree is from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, and her master's degree is from the University of Georgia. She treats older adolescents, college students, and adults throughout the life span. Betsy provides individual, marital, and family therapy, with specialties in women's issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, grief work, relationship concerns, as well as counseling from a Biblical perspective. To reach Betsy call the StressCare office at (706) 552-0706 ext 205. (Athens Office)

Marty Plog, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor counseling full time since 1985 working with individual and family issues such as discipline problems, anger management, communication problems, marital difficulties, divorce recovery and depression. He has extensive experience working with single parents, teenagers and adults, especially in the Christian community, and provides individual, group and family therapy. He received his bachelor’s degree from Geneva College in 1983 and his master’s degree in 1985 from Georgia State University. To find out more about Marty visit his website. To reach Marty call or text (678) 316-9806. (Jefferson, Loganville & Winder Offices)

Erica Dell Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor and has been providing counseling services in private practice and behavioral healthcare settings since 2013. Her passion is to provide a safe space for adolescents, adults and couples to explore how their relationships and life experiences impact who they are and the direction they desire their life to lead. Her aim is to provide a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and personal to each client’s needs and goals by considering all aspects of their life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Her specialties include individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, grief and loss, conflict resolution, identity, and relationship and marriage concerns. To request a complimentary 10-minute phone consultation or an appointment with Erica visit her website. You can also text or call (706) 247-5264.(Athens Office)

Douglas Duke, LPC is a veteran counselor with over thirty years of professional practice experience. He loves working with couples (Marriage) families and individuals. He works with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression and other stress management issues. To reach Doug call or text (706) 296-4166 or email ddukelpc@gmail.com. (Athens & Jefferson Offices)

Chris Williams, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose approach focuses on relationships and is client-centered in order to empower you to take steps towards the healing and growth that you desire. He trusts you to be the expert in your life as you and he walk together towards achieving your goals. In his work, he uses an eclectic blend of techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to best meet your needs. Common reasons for coming to counseling with Chris include, depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, couples working through conflict and looking for improved communication, infidelity and other marriage/relationship difficulties, pre-marriage/pre-engagement counseling and building a healthy relationship, school/work stress, college and other life transitions, and spiritual/faith challenges or traumas. To schedule an appointment with Chris call or text (404) 580-2697 or email chris@restfulcare.org. (Athens Office)

MacKenzie King is a graduate-level intern working towards her master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Georgia. She is anticipated to graduate in May of 2023. MacKenzie graduated with her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017 and moved to Georgia shortly after. She worked as a high school teacher for three years and followed her passion for people into the field of therapy. MacKenzie counsels using a person-centered, warm and accepting approach. Her goal is to empower and motivate clients to grow through the counseling process. She believes that all people have strengths and works with clients to identify those strengths and brainstorm how their strengths can help them through a variety of challenges. She values self-awareness, and works with clients to develop healthy perceptions about themselves that will last long beyond their time in counseling. MacKenzie primarily works with adolescents and adults in an individual counseling format. To schedule an appointment with MacKenzie you can email mackenzie.stresscare@gmail.com or text or call 706-363-0330. (Athens Office)