Hi, I'm Shannon Bruckner, LCSW, founder of Bruckner Counseling. I built this practice around the belief that therapy should feel human: less jargon, less judgment, less pretending, and a willingness to gently call bullshit when old patterns, shame, or fear are running the show.
Our space is intentionally focused on comfort, where you can show up as your whole self, whoever that is. Even if you're not sure what that looks like because you're exhausted from chasing "shoulds."
Everyone deserves a space where they can show up as they are. Our support does not depend on who you are, who you love, how you identify, or who you aspire to become.
Together, we'll unpack the scary parts of life, laugh when it helps, and probably drop a few f-bombs along the way.
Accessibility: We are on the ground floor, with wheelchair access at the back door. Let us know if you need support in this area.
In person therapy for adults in Watkinsville, Georgia, just outside of Athens. Telehealth available across Georgia and South Carolina.
A soft place to land
for the irreverent and beautifully messy
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the divorced mom who takes care of literally everyone but herself and is wondering why everything suddenly feels so damn hard
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the nonbinary university student exploring what gender and identity means for their experience
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the retired first responder recovering from opiate addiction and learning what it means to do more than survive
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the hospital nurse navigating polyamorous relationships
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the neurodivergent adult trying to build a life that actually works for their brain instead of constantly feeling like they're doing adulthood wrong
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the working professional with scary, intrusive thoughts that make them question everything
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the survivor of a demanding religion, now exploring what sexuality can mean
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the adult child of a narcissistic parent engaging in boundaries for the first time
Bring your coffee, your emotional support water bottle, or just yourself; kick off your shoes and let's get to work!
Finding the right therapist matters. We know that no one therapist can be the right fit for everyone who reaches out, which is part of why we're excited to keep growing Bruckner Counseling and why we're genuinely proud to have Tameron Smith, LMSW on our team.
Tameron works especially well with women, people of color, and neurodivergent adults, bringing warmth, humor, and an affirming presence to the therapy room.
