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Our Team

Sunny Days Therapeutics provides expert therapy services through our dedicated team, who specializes in talk, play-based and music therapy. We support individuals, neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families with personalized care. We Offer in-person sessions in Watkinsville, GA, and virtual therapy throughout the state of Georgia. Meet our team today!

WHO WE ARE

Meet Our Team

Our caring therapists are here to support you on your mental health journey. Whether in person in Watkinsville, GA or virtually throughout the state of GA, we provide space to help you navigate life stressors, build resilience and improve your overall well-being.

Our caring therapists are here to support you on your mental health journey. Whether in person or virtually, we provide space to help you navigate life stressors, build resilience and improve your overall well-being.

Therapists

Amy Simmons

LCSW, Clinical Director
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Amy Simmons

Amy Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has a passion for serving and genuinely loves helping other people. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia in 2013 and Master’s Degree in Social Work from West Virginia University in 2015. She completed internships in both out-patient and in-patient settings. Her background includes working with adult and adolescent patients. She most often conducts individual therapy sessions but also has experience with couples and groups.

Amy has experience working with individuals with special needs and issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+, gender identity and sexual orientation. She has experience is using a variety of treatment modalities and is excited to schedule an appointment to conduct an initial assessment and develop a person-centered treatment plan, that will help you meet your mental health goals. At this time, therapy sessions will be conducted via telehealth.

When not working, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and family. She enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new things and going on adventures.

Amy's Bio

Beth Segars

LCSW, Clinical Supervisor
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Beth Segars

Beth Segars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping others.  She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Piedmont College in 2012, and her master’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2016.  

Beth has a wide range of experience including work with DFCS, a sexual assault center, community based therapy, and medical social work with hospice.  She enjoys helping people work through issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self esteem, PTSD, and recently reunited families.  She has experience with a variety of modalities, as well.

Beth is also the LCSW Supervisor. She oversees school-based therapists, DFCS requests, and provides supervision to therapists with provisional licenses.  

When not working, Beth enjoys time with her husband, Klint, her three grown children, and her precious granddaughter.  She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and experiencing new adventures.


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Alexia Johnson

LMSW, Therapist
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Alexia Johnson

Alexia Johnson, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), received her education in her home state of Wisconsin. Through over nine years of experience, she has worked with children and families in the child welfare system and adults with disabilities.  Other demographics she has served are survivors of abuse and human trafficking. 

Alexia has a passion for serving her community and vulnerable populations. In addition to her degree, she is also certified in trauma-informed care, and in various trauma modalities. Alexia has served as an intern for both an inpatient substance abuse clinic and a domestic violence shelter. 

Outside of clinical settings, she enjoys reading the Bible, books, spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, and working as an esthetician. Her personal favorite is naps!

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Amber Miller

LPMT, Music Therapist
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Amber Miller

Amber began her career as an elementary school music teacher in 2014 after graduating Georgia Southern University. She continued teaching until 2017, when she moved to Athens to pursue her Bachelor’s Equivalency in Music Therapy at the University of Georgia. This culminated in an internship at The George Center in Roswell, GA. 

Amber has experience leading music therapy in groups and with individuals from many walks of life. She has worked with seniors in memory care, children and young adults with Autism, preschool-aged children, and more. Additionally, she is trained in Remo’s HealthRHYTHMS program. She is passionate about making music accessible to anyone, and in presuming competence in her clients.

When not making music, Amber enjoys snuggling her pugs, geocaching, and playing D&D with her friends.

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Ana Maria Alviz

MSW, Therapist
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Ana Maria Alvis

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Haley Reese

MSW, Therapist
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Haley Reese

Haley Reese is a dedicated therapist with a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Georgia, earned in 2023. As a neurodivergent clinician, she brings both personal and professional understanding to her work with individuals navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other stressful experiences. She works with clients ages 12 and up, focusing on Executive Functioning Skills, Social Skills, and managing over-stimulation.

Haley prioritizes creating a comfortable and supportive environment where clients feel safe to express themselves freely. She is LGBTQ-friendly and integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and existential therapy. Additionally, she incorporates an eclectic mix of play therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. She strives to provide a space where clients can explore their emotions, even if they are unsure of exactly how they feel.

Outside of work, Haley enjoys hanging out with her dog, Charlie, at the dog park, going on hikes, finding new coffee spots, collecting records, and playing guitar.

Haley Reese's Bio

Krystal Kenneth

LMSW, Child Therapist
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Krystal Kenneth

Krystal Kenneth obtained her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Boston University in 2023, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from The University of Georgia in 2020. While at Boston University, Krystal pursued the clinical track of her program and specialized in Children, Youth, and Families.

Krystal has experience working in a domestic violence shelter, a high school, a teen center, and an LGBTQ+ mental health clinic. Through her work and educational experiences, she has learned how to engage with clients in a trauma-informed and age-appropriate manner. Through a combination of treatment modalities like CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, play and art therapy, social emotional learning, and more, Krystal is prepared to guide clients to their goals.

When she’s able to spend time outdoors, Krystal enjoys gardening flowers and vegetables, hiking, skateboarding, roller-blading, and taking on DIY projects. When she’s hanging out indoors she enjoys cooking, baking, rock tumbling, and spending time with her cats and family.

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Rachel Parker

LMSW, Therapist
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Rachel Parker

Rachel Parker is a neurodivergent therapist who enjoys working with individuals 7 and older who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, issues with healthy communication, or those who just need someone to talk to about the stresses of life. 

She enjoys incorporating art and play into her sessions with children, and uses an eclectic approach combining principles of CBT, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her work with adults. 

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing video games, and baking.

Rachel's Bio

Administration

Amber Buchanan

Practice Admin; Owner
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Amber Buchanan

Amber Buchanan, founder and CEO at Sunny Days, has had a passion for helping others since she was a child.  She began volunteering at the age of 13 as a candy striper for the local hospital where she lived in WV.  She went on to volunteer at a teen suicide hotline, the animal shelter and at various locations with her youth group throughout her teen years.  

Even though Amber obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business from a small private college in WV, she continued with her passion of helping others in her spare time during her business career, but it didn’t feel like enough.  During the pandemic, Amber realized that she wanted to focus all of her time on helping others.  She left her full time Executive role and formed Sunny Days in January of 2022.  

Amber cannot wait to see the great things the Sunny Days will do for Athens and the surrounding area!

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Jennifer Smith

Administration
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Jennifer Smith

Jennifer currently lives in the Athens area, where she enjoys spending time with her three children and three fur babies. She enjoys keeping active with outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, and tubing. She also enjoys refurbishing old wooden furniture- considering it a personal form of therapy. 

Jennifer has worked in medical administration for many years, and she loves her career and helping others!

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