Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Watkinsville, GA
Clarity Counseling, founded by Minou Rysiew, is a client-centered therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With over 19 years of clinical experience, we specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues through personalized counseling. Our services include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and clinical supervision for social work professionals. We emphasize cultural competence and have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including university students and individuals with eating disorders. Our approach focuses on empowering clients to discover their strengths and develop practical solutions.As an adjunct professor at The University of Georgia, Minou brings academic expertise to her clinical practice. We offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their concerns and achieve personal growth. Our practice is informed by ongoing professional development and specialized training in multicultural counseling since 2005. Clarity Counseling is committed to ethical practice, professional excellence, and helping clients find a clear path to a fulfilling life. We welcome individuals seeking support for emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, or personal development goals.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Assertiveness Training
Communication Enhancement
Depression Treatment
Grief/Loss Support
Process Groups
Stress Management
University Student Adjustment
Women's Empowerment
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We have 19 years of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Our therapist holds a master's in social work and LCSW license
- Specialized training in multicultural counseling since 2005
- Experience treating eating disorders at specialized recovery centers
- Combines academic expertise with clinical practice as university adjunct professor
What people say
Compassionate approach
Specialized multicultural expertise
Effective treatment plans
Knowledgeable therapist
Supportive environment
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services help clients manage symptoms through evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs. We address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and stress-related conditions in a supportive therapeutic environment. Clients learn coping strategies and mindfulness practices to regain control over their daily lives.
Depression Treatment
Specialized depression treatment programs focus on identifying root causes and developing personalized recovery plans. We employ cognitive-behavioral techniques and strength-based approaches to help clients rediscover motivation and improve quality of life through structured therapy sessions.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy sessions address communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, and conflict resolution strategies. Our licensed therapists help partners develop healthier interaction patterns and rebuild trust through structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions focused on relationship improvement.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Specialized eating disorder treatment combines individual and group therapy approaches for clients struggling with disordered eating patterns. Our experienced clinicians provide comprehensive care for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Cultural Competency Counseling
Multicultural counseling services address race, ethnicity, and cultural identity issues in a safe, affirming environment. We help clients navigate systemic challenges and develop resilience strategies while promoting self-acceptance and cultural pride through specialized therapeutic approaches.
People
Minou Rysiew
Owner and Operator
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience, specializing in multicultural counseling and eating disorder treatment. Adjunct professor at The University of Georgia with extensive clinical and academic expertise.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We offer anxiety counseling, depression treatment, couples therapy, eating disorder recovery, and multicultural counseling services tailored to individual client needs.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Please click the 'Appointments' link on our website to schedule sessions with Minou Rysiew, LCSW, through our online booking system.
Do you accept insurance?
Clarity Counseling operates as a private pay practice. We provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance directly.
Are telehealth options available?
Currently, all services are provided through in-person sessions at our Watkinsville, GA location. Please check back for future telehealth updates.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Square payments for your convenience. Please print and bring your receipt to your scheduled session as proof of payment.
Is there a cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour advance notice for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges, as outlined in our client agreement terms.
