OWNER | INTAKE COORDINATOR | THERAPIST

Danielle oversees Stillwell Group’s company operations and ensures alignment across clinical, administrative, and programming efforts. She personally connects with every new client—taking all intake calls herself—to ensure clients feel seen, supported, and understood from the very first conversation.

Danielle brings a depth of clinical knowledge, leadership insight, genuine relational warmth, and an understanding of the mental health needs of teens and young adults to her role overseeing Stillwell Athens. With a career spanning direct care, admissions, counseling, and program development, she is passionate about helping young people and families tap into their inherent well-being.

Danielle earned her MS in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University, following a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Early in her career, she developed a strong belief in the healing power of relationships, having worked in inpatient, outdoor therapeutic programming, and transitional programs for young adults.

Danielle and Dan’s shared vision for Stillwell is grounded in the belief that we are all inherently well, and the key to healing lies in developing the skills, tools, and relationships to tap into that inner strength. They created Stillwell to provide accessible mental health support that integrates into the everyday lives of young adults—without requiring them to step away from school, work, or relationships.

CLINICAL DIRECTOR | THERAPIST

Elizabeth is a licensed therapist and Clinical Director at Stillwell Athens, specializing in the unique mental health needs of college students, young adults, and professionals. She supports clients who are navigating the complexities of personal growth while balancing academic, relational, and career demands.

With a deep appreciation for the role relationships play in our well-being, Elizabeth integrates family systems work, parent coaching, and group therapy into her practice. She draws on evidence-based modalities—including DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches—to help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Her approach is practical and empowering, offering tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Elizabeth is especially skilled at working with young adults facing life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues, and family dynamics. She helps clients explore and reframe the beliefs and stories that shape their emotional experiences, guiding them toward deeper self-understanding and growth.

As Clinical Director, Elizabeth also provides oversight and support to the clinical team, ensuring that Stillwell’s therapeutic environment remains collaborative, effective, and client-centered.

A proud Bulldog alum, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia. She completed a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.

THERAPIST

Andi is a creative and person-centered therapist at Stillwell Athens, specializing in empowering individuals through the use of art and talk therapy. With a deep passion for collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds, Andi tailors each therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs, strengths, and goals of her clients. Whether through art therapy, traditional talk therapy, or a combination of both, Andi believes in finding the best form of self-expression to help clients move forward in their lives.

Andi's therapy space serves as a catalyst for self-discovery, healing, and improved self-worth, especially for those who feel stuck or are questioning their life’s direction. Many of her clients identify as creatives, and Andi leverages the therapeutic process to help them break free from patterns that no longer serve them and reconnect with their authentic selves.

She recognizes that therapy can feel intimidating, and her approach is rooted in compassion and support, helping clients navigate the complexities of their emotional experiences at their own pace.

Andi graduated from UGA with degrees in Studio Art and Psychology. She holds a degree in Art Therapy from Florida State University and is licensed in Georgia, Texas, and through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.

OWNER

Dan McDougal has spent over 20 years shaping the landscape of therapeutic programs for young people, driven by a deep belief that mental health care should be compassionate, individualized, and grounded in real-life connection. His career began in outdoor healthcare, where he helped pioneer approaches that brought clinical insight and day-to-day support into better alignment—work that’s now foundational across the field

Dan’s passion for mental health in youth stems from years of witnessing the resilience and potential in young people when they’re given the right kind of support. He’s especially committed to creating spaces where students and young adults can grow without having to step away from their lives, their families, or their futures.

Dan and Danielle founded Stillwell Group together with a shared vision: to create a place where young people could receive high-quality mental health care without having to pause their education, careers, or relationships to do so.