Healing Happens Here

We know reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, so we keep things simple, warm, and human. Anchor Counseling and Support Services meets you exactly where you are, listening first, then tailoring gentle, evidence-based care that fits your life.

Together, we focus on practical tools that calm the nervous system, build resilience, and re-write painful stories. Every session is a safe space to explore, heal, and grow at a pace that feels right for you.

Who We Serve

Anchor Counseling & Support Services provides school-based mental health services, virtual counseling, and community partnerships for students, adults, families, schools, and organizations in Valdosta, GA and throughout Georgia.

At Anchor Counseling & Support Services, we believe access to mental health support should meet people where they are. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling and behavioral health services designed to support adolescents, adults, families, schools, and community organizations throughout Georgia. Whether support is needed at school, virtually, or through a community partnership, our goal is to help individuals feel supported, understood, and equipped to move forward.

  • School-Based Mental Health Services

    Supporting students where they learn, grow, and navigate everyday challenges.

    Anchor Counseling & Support Services provides school-based mental health services for adolescents and students, helping young people address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges that may affect their well-being and academic success. Our school-based services are designed to increase access to mental health support for students who may face barriers to receiving care outside of school.

    Services may include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional regulation and coping skills, psychoeducation, and trauma-informed support. We collaborate with schools, educators, counselors, administrators, and families to create a supportive network around the student while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality.

    We support students navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, anger, peer relationships, bullying, emotional regulation, and other behavioral or mental health concerns.

    Who we serve:

    • Middle and high school students

    • Adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges

    • Students who may have limited access to mental health care

    • Alternative school populations

    • School communities seeking additional behavioral health support

    • South Georgia (Lanier, Lowndes, Valdosta City Schools, Berrien, Echols, Brooks, Clinch, Cook, and surrounding services)

  • Virtual Counseling

    Accessible mental health counseling from a place that feels comfortable and convenient.

    Anchor provides virtual counseling services throughout Georgia, offering individuals the opportunity to access mental health support without the barriers of traditional in-person appointments. Virtual counseling can provide a flexible option for clients balancing work, school, parenting, transportation, or other responsibilities.

    Our counseling approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and focused on practical skills for navigating real life. We support clients as they work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, relationships, trauma-related concerns, parenting challenges, and other mental health needs.

    Virtual counseling may be a good fit for adolescents, adults, women, men, and parents who are looking for professional support in a flexible setting.

    Virtual counseling availability and eligibility are based on clinical appropriateness and applicable Georgia requirements.

  • Mental health support is stronger when communities work together.

    Anchor Counseling & Support Services partners with schools, community organizations, youth-serving programs, agencies, and other community stakeholders to increase access to mental health education, prevention, and supportive services.

    Our community partnerships are designed to address mental health needs before individuals and families reach a point of crisis. Depending on the needs of the organization or community, partnership opportunities may include mental health education, psychoeducation, workshops, consultation, resource development, student and family support, behavioral health programming, and referrals to appropriate services.

    We believe meaningful partnerships create stronger systems of support and help communities connect individuals and families with the resources they need to thrive.

    We partner with:

    • Schools and school districts

    • Youth-serving organizations

    • Community-based organizations

    • Family and social service agencies

    • Community programs and nonprofits

    • Organizations seeking mental health education or support

    • Professionals and agencies seeking collaborative referral partnerships

    If your school, organization, or community program is looking for a mental health partner, Anchor Counseling & Support Services would love to explore what we can build together.

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Virtual Counseling

$100 Initial Assessment (60–90 minutes)
$80 Individual Therapy Session (53–60 minutes) $40 (30-45 minutes)

Our secure virtual counseling services provide a safe, confidential space for individuals ages 11 and older throughout Georgia. Together, we'll work to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, and other concerns while building practical coping skills that support lasting emotional wellness.

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School-Based Services

Available through School & District Partnerships

Anchor Counseling & Support Services partners with schools to provide accessible, evidence-based mental health services that support students' emotional well-being and academic success. We currently provide services in Lanier County, Lowndes County, Valdosta City Schools, Cook County, Clinch County, and Brooks County, and we are actively seeking partnerships with additional school districts throughout South Georgia.

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Support Groups & Workshops

Pricing Available Upon Request

We offer engaging psychoeducational groups, mental health workshops, and community presentations tailored to the needs of schools, organizations, churches, and community groups. Topics include stress management, emotional wellness, coping skills, resilience, self-esteem, communication, and mental health awareness.

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