About Dr. Brawner, PhD
I’m Dr. Patty Brawner. I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been in private practice in Athens, GA for more than 25 years. I specialize in Marriage and Couples Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy and Testing & Evaluation. I see adults of all ages in all stages of life, including college-age young adults, those seeking pre-marital counseling, people going through life transitions and those struggling with LGBT issues. Here is a more complete explanation of the services that I offer.
I have both Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy degrees from the University of Georgia. My undergraduate work was done at Clemson University in South Carolina.
Our Services
Individual Psychotherapy
In Individual Psychotherapy, I work one-on-one with individuals 18 years and older.
Marriage Counseling
All marriages and relationships begin with romantic love – everything is great.
Testing and Evaluation
I administer and evaluate standardized testing & evaluation in several areas…
Intensive Retreats
For couples in relationship crisis, or contemplating divorce, I’ve designed…..
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The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
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