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LGBT therapists in Athens, GA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Athens, GA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Athens with 628 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity concerns, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Brandi Smallwood

Brandi Smallwood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


“I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach that utilizes cognitive behavior therapy techniques most often, in combination with other modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Widder

Brooke Widder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roswell, GA


I believe my job as a therapist is to help tap into your most authentic self, and walk alongside you with whatever struggles there may be. My approach to therapy is direct, with the use of humor, analogies, and metaphors; I try to bring every thing together to help make sense in a world that can be confusing. Together we can tackle whatever difficult situation may be occurring in your life and get to the other side.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lyssa Solomon Simpson

Lyssa Solomon Simpson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Morrow, GA


“I am a gregarious, outgoing, excellent communicator, and a caring individual with an empathetic ear.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Jones

Monique Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Atlanta, GA


I am a Licensed Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Be Transformed Counseling. I help individuals move from hurt to wholeness by supporting healing of the mind, body, and spirit. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with holistic practices, while providing a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. I support clients navigating stress, life transitions, emotional pain, and personal transformation. It is my honor to walk alongside you as you pursue clarity, healing, and lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Whitney Watson

Whitney Watson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Smyrna, GA


“That change is possible. You don't have to accept living a life that doesn't bring you joy or fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melveena Johnson-Bolden

Melveena Johnson-Bolden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“We strive to create a safe space for clients that will allow them to overcome challenges while working towards healing from their past and present life events.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Munro

Kathryn Munro

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a compassionate experienced therapist with over 25 successful years of working with people to create positive change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Teem

Mary Teem

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University. I received my master's in clinical mental health from Mercer as well. I have been in practice for almost 10 years in one capacity or another. I have my LPC in the state of Georgia.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ezekiel Andrews

Ezekiel Andrews

Therapist

Virtual • Decatur, GA


“We'll challenge irrational beliefs and find practical solutions to old problems, all in an atmosphere that's cool, creative, and constructive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Caitlin Coop

Caitlin Coop

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to support self-exploration by finding the best solution through boundary setting, identifying values/needs, and encouraging motivation and resiliency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stephanie Makanga

Stephanie Makanga

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Clients can expect to feel empowered and encouraged after our sessions with tools to manage the things that come up in life with more ease.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Binion

Michelle Binion

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My work focuses on empowering individuals through processing their stories, gaining a better understanding of self...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dawn Clark

Dawn Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, friendly and genuine. If I had to identify one thing my clients find - is true open mindedness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christie Fiori

Christie Fiori

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I aim to create a space that feels steady, supportive, and grounded—where your experiences are taken seriously and explored with care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Allan Vives

Dr. Allan Vives

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“My diverse training and work experience are grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy models, including Prolonged Exposure and Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Problem-Solving Therapy, among others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melanie Barton

Melanie Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe each client wants to live their best life but circumstances may have prevented it until they enter therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Farah Halford

Farah Halford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, GA


“Every person contains within their own self the key to their healling and I am excited to travel that journey along side of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robin Gordon

Robin Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, GA


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Martin Johnson

Dr. Martin Johnson

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Georgia


“Dr. Johnson has been practicing as a child psychiatrist since 2002. After completing his residency at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt and his fellowship at Emory university, Dr. Johnson has worked in a variety of settings including...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Imani Wilform

Imani Wilform

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I am described as empathetic, transparent and purposeful. I meet my clients where they're at and support them on their path to success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michele Balthrope

Dr. Michele Balthrope

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide services using a holistic approach throughout the entire treatment process. All treatment modalities are tailored to address the mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather Brooke

Heather Brooke

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are. There is no one size fits all approach to therapy and I work with clients where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shanae Stover

Shanae Stover

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is collaborative and solution-focused. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jordan Gulbranson

Jordan Gulbranson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping skills while also increasing insight into the underlying patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tulsa Peters

Tulsa Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a very creative approach to therapy and have no problems researching new ways to help a specific problem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Janelle Murray

Janelle Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My biggest strength is making others feel comfortable in a therapeutic environment using a solution focused approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Mack

Michael Mack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Savannah, GA


“Ultimately, it is about getting better and feeling better. It is about taking control of your life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nikita DeWitt

Nikita DeWitt

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in balancing empathy and support with honest, constructive feedback, so that therapy is both a safe place for healing and a space for real, meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shantel Butler

Shantel Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My primary style of therapy is "Person-Centered Therapy" developed by Carl Rogers, where the client takes the lead in the session...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Holt

Alexandra Holt

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am passionate about helping clients make changes in their lives, and achieve their goals through support, clinical skill, and a genuine working relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kourtney Carter

Dr. Kourtney Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I believe mental health should be embraced, prioritized, and treated with the same importance as physical health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Timothy Whailen

Timothy Whailen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Douglasville, GA


“I strive to help my clients grow beyond the obstacles in their path right now, as well as ensure they have the tools they need to effect measurable change in their lives in the future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Abbott

Lee Abbott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newnan, GA


“I am compassionate, but strait forward. I meet clients where they are and help them get where they want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deborah Obinwa

Deborah Obinwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lawrenceville, GA


“With a person-centered and integrative approach rooted in evidence-based practices, I provide med management, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy enriched with motivational interviewing, lifestyle modifications, grounding techniques, and mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Terri Evans

Terri Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Savannah, GA


“During my sessions, I take an integrative approach, combining interventions like CBT, DBT, and others...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christie Wakefield

Christie Wakefield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kennesaw, GA


“I believe in creating sacred space—a space where healing, honesty, and transformation are not only possible, but welcomed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamae Marcinko

Jamae Marcinko

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is for clients to leave each session feeling heard and validated as well as having a clear idea of what to focus on before the next session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Hoskins

Dr. Laura Hoskins

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“I draw from therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support real, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Darcell Rasmussen

Darcell Rasmussen

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“Darcell Rasmussen is client-focused, committed, detail-oriented, and experienced in serving populations from various cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamera Lee

Tamera Lee

Therapist

In-person • Tucker, GA


“Your patterns of thinking influence your life. My preferred clinical skills are teaching clients how to take care of themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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