Oconee Center for Behavioral Health

Michelle Bakay, LCSW

Michelle Bakay, LCSW

Michelle Bakay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers a grounded, compassionate approach to therapy for teenagers and adults. She holds a Bachelor of Sociology and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and is certified in Somatic EMDR. Michelle specializes in complex trauma and interpersonal challenges and her work focuses on fostering emotional growth and healthy relationships. She has almost 20 years’ experience working with adoption and families in crisis as well as extensive experience with a wide variety of cultures and religions. Her approach is rooted in empathy, autonomy and the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing.

Michelle strongly believes in the healing power of animals, and includes her Boston Terrier, Lola Mae, into therapy sessions.

Michelle Bakay, LCSW

Resources for Patients

*Please be advised that in order to schedule a new patient appointment all new patient forms must be completed and returned to our office. You may do this by:

1. Dropping the forms off in our office located at: 1360 Caduceus Way Bld 400 Suite 102, Watkinsville, GA 30677
2. By Fax: (706) 310-6907
3. By E-mail: staff@OCBHLLC.com

Cancelation Notice:

As outlined in our paperwork our office policy states there is a fee, which is set forth by each individual provider, for no show or same-day cancellations. Missing an appointment because you did not receive a courtesy reminder does not relieve you of this fee.

Prescription Notice:

A fee of $30.00 will be charged to the patient for medication refills required due to missed or rescheduled appointments and early refill requests.