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LGBT therapists in Albany, GA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Albany, GA

Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy in Albany? Connect with empowering providers through Headway who understand your unique experiences and challenges. With 626 licensed professionals across Georgia and flexible virtual or in-person options, you can find the right fit for your mental health needs.

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Using the creative/eclectic process to explore the conscious and unconscious, discovering feelings/experiences when words are not enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cristina Lazaro Garcia

Cristina Lazaro Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Marietta, GA


I’m a bilingual therapist that offers services in both English and Spanish. I believe in transformation and strive to ensure therapy is comfortable and relatable so that my clients can thrive in an environment where they feel safe, heard, and seen.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keayana Minus

Keayana Minus

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My therapeutic approach is informed by my work as a 21 year Military Veteran. I define my style as a balance of support, empathy, relatability, warmth, and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robin Rogers

Robin Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


"You aren’t defined by your past—you are the author of what comes next."

Life can often feel like a story we no longer want to be in. Whether you are navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, or the unique pressures of adolescence, I am here to help you rewrite the narrative. My approach is rooted in Systems Theory and Solution-Focused Therapy, meaning we look at the big picture of your life while building practical tools for immediate growth.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to create a space that is warm, welcoming, and entirely yours. Together, we will turn "feeling stuck" into a journey of empowerment. I’m a proud graduate of the University of West GA and National University, and I’m ready to help you start your next chapter

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Crystal Whetstone

Crystal Whetstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warner Robins, GA


“I believe in the importance of fostering a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment, as it is essential for building strong therapeutic relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Courtney Glenn

Courtney Glenn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, GA


“My approach in therapy is warm, validating, curious, compassionate, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharita Everett

Sharita Everett

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in working with POC. I am also a sex-positive and LGBTQ-friendly therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate challenges related to sexual/ gender identity, ethical non-monogamy, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jack Cottom

Jack Cottom

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is that I provide a non judgmental safe place to process your emotions and help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your desires.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
DeBrica Butler

DeBrica Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have always desired to be a support for individuals and assist families with working through life's complexities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chaniqua White

Chaniqua White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Peachtree City, GA


“My approach to therapy is warm, interactive, and client-centered. I believe that therapy should be a space where individuals feel respected, understood, and empowered to make lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Juanessa Booker

Dr. Juanessa Booker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is rooted in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies to equip you to become the best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Hardeman

Melissa Hardeman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I always seek to provide a space in which clients can safely explore and process their emotional situations free of judgement...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Navarre-Jones

Mark Navarre-Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, GA


“As a person of faith who is both queer and polyamorous, I know it can be hard to find a place where you feel seen.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenisha Hardy

Kenisha Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe it's important to be open-minded & non-judgmental & provide treatment that reflects integrity & respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Angelica Dempsey

Dr. Angelica Dempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I possess over 15 years experience within the counseling/psychology profession. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, families, and addictions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Holly Stuckey

Holly Stuckey

Therapist

Virtual • Roswell, GA


“Clients come to me seeking a therapist with a friendly, kind, motivational, and non-judgemental approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tara McCullough

Tara McCullough

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My theoretic approach is based on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and are in charge of their counseling experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelley Lockwood

Kelley Lockwood

Therapist

Virtual • Athens, GA


“I specialize in assisting parents-to-be and new parents struggling with infertility and perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety)...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


“I believe finding the right therapeutic fit is an important part of the process, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Logan Cornelison

Logan Cornelison

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that every individual has inherent strengths that can be powerful catalysts for positive change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Barlev

Rachel Barlev

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My role is to walk alongside you—whether you're working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, body dysmorphia, or simply feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Steven Alper

Steven Alper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, GA


Therapy is a "later in life" career for me. I have worked in multiple fields and with people from many backgrounds. Through this I learned that the thread connecting all of us is our desire to be able to respond rather than just react and thrive rather than just survive. What prevents this are the beliefs, experiences, and traumas that often are held in our bodies. It is when we identify and resolve these, we will live and love fully.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherri Washington

Sherri Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe mental and emotional wellness is a team effort, and my methods include a plan of action that considers the client's unique needs...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Chase

Kimberly Chase

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I aim to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported while also helping you build practical tools for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Taylor Shelton-Davis

Taylor Shelton-Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My greatest strength is helping clients identify the root causes of their presenting concerns and collaboratively developing strategies to address and resolve them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ajani Johnson

Ajani Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide a comfortable atmosphere for you to express yourself, unburden, and examine those things that hinder you from moving forward in your personal or professional life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Fuqua

Jennifer Fuqua

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I strive to create a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while determining how to live your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danielle Ferguson

Danielle Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


“Many of my clients look capable and high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted underneath.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina VanSant Lcsw

Cristina VanSant Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative, and I use evidence-based approaches with a whole-person lens so therapy feels both supportive and genuinely useful in your day-to-day life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christina Camp

Dr. Christina Camp

Psychologist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


I am most widely known for the safe healing spaces that I create for women of Color. Through my practice, I have facilitated an Annual Sister Circle Retreat, and ongoing weekly Sister Circle therapeutic support groups for over a decade. In doing so, I have worked to empower a multitude of women in creating the lives that they want.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Rodriguez

Diana Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, GA


“I plan to utilize several modalities to assist clients in their need to feel better in mind and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rakiya Williams

Rakiya Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


Whether you’re battling your inner critic, processing trauma, or just trying to survive in a neurotypical or cis-normative world, I’m here to support your growth, healing, and self-discovery. Therapy doesn’t have to be sterile or detached—we can bring your fandoms, creativity, and passions into the room as tools for healing.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angel Brooks

Angel Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in the power of truly listening, offering a compassionate space, and walking alongside those I work with to help them become the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daleshia Hulett

Daleshia Hulett

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Your Safe Place, Hello my name is Daleshia Hulett I am a Licensed Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Certified School Counselor with more than ten years of experience as a Mental Health Professional. Over the years I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, struggles in relationships, family problems, career challenges, ADHD, Autism, trauma & worked with clients that have experienced emotional/physical abuse, substance abuse, and neglect.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alyssa Morrison

Alyssa Morrison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, GA


“My counseling style is flexible for your needs but it is always grounded in compassion and non-judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Zviovich

Laura Zviovich

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is not just about overcoming challenges, but about empowering people to live with greater balance, resilience, and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Rashida Walker

Dr. Rashida Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Greetings! It’s Dr. Rashida Walker, professionally known as Dr. R or Dr. Walker, here to support you on your wellness journey. I have achieved a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and remain licensed as a Professional Counselor in Washington DC, Maryland, and Georgia. As an industry veteran, having worked in behavioral health spaces for well over a decade, I want to acknowledge the courage you are exercising to begin (or continue) your mental well-being journey and I want to ensure that you are finding the right fit. I am the Founder and Lead clinician of The Quiet Uprising Wellness Center, where we specialize in empowering BIPOC individuals facing various mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, boundary and communication struggles, transitions, trauma, and maternal mental health. Additionally, I find great joy in providing affirmative care to LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals and individuals who carry co-morbid physical and mental health conditions. With a commitment to evidence-based approaches and ongoing professional development, I strive to deliver tailored and effective treatment to meet each client's unique needs.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Turner

Michael Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I work with adults, teens, athletes, and professionals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, and habits they want to change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deana Duckenfield

Deana Duckenfield

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe healing happens at the intersection of science and humanity. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices—like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—but it's guided just as much by warmth,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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