Chris Mayo

(he/him)

Accepting Clients

LCSW with 17+ years’ experience helping children and adults with OCD, anxiety, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Athens, GA

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with adolescents and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, substance use, and co-occurring mental health concerns. If intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, excessive worry, or unhealthy coping patterns are interfering with your life, I can help. Using evidence-based approaches including ERP, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I help clients build practical skills, reduce symptoms, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and have worked in a variety of settings, including the Georgia Department of Justice, outpatient and residential treatment programs, schools, and foster care systems. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. As a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), I stay current on best practices so clients receive effective, research-supported care tailored to their needs.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Qualifications

License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Georgia · #CSW004196
Years in practice
17 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

188 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605-5661
(706) 425-2809

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 33.9538416°, -83.3885565°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice

Info

Email Chris
188 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605-5661

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