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LGBT therapists in Atlanta, GA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare from providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with 655 licensed providers across Georgia who offer culturally competent talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many patients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance, and providers have openings within the next two weeks.

Steven Owens

Steven Owens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“I pride myself on being professional, non-judgmental, and warm, and I am deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming space for clients of all identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Aisha Adigun

Dr. Aisha Adigun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Stone Mountain, GA


“I provide virtual/in-person psychiatry treatment and medication management for high-functioning individuals who want to feel better without the runaround.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Annette Donovan-Hughes

Annette Donovan-Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Austell, GA


“It is my goal to support you and your family in your treatment and recovery from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, anger, and/or other behavioral health issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Judith Mondesir

Judith Mondesir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Norcross, GA


“I have over 5 years experience working with individuals who seek guidance with anxiety, depression, communication, family conflicts, self-esteem and coping skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karla Ramírez

Karla Ramírez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“I help children, teens, adults, and caregivers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted find calm and clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Trenese Johnson

Trenese Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Jonesboro, GA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ursula Davis

Ursula Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Stockbridge, GA


“I work alongside clients to identify and remove barriers to growth, while focusing on practical strategies that support positive, meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tabitha Samuels

Tabitha Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Stockbridge, GA


“I take a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nahomie Julien

Nahomie Julien

Therapist

In-person • 16 mi away • Norcross, GA


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in breaking patterns that keep them feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ireshia Smith

Ireshia Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I am committed to creating a safe, uplifting, empowering, and supportive space where you can openly share your concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shakeia Brodie

Shakeia Brodie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Norcross, GA


“I challenge individuals to reconnect with their authentic selves and examine how they show up in their lives and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Pamela Jules

Pamela Jules

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Marietta, GA


“My goal is to heal as many as possible by using non-invasive, evidence based techniques, that optimize healing and trauma resolution.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Timothy Whailen

Timothy Whailen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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
Jocelyn Heath

Jocelyn Heath

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Douglasville, GA


“My work is grounded in compassion, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity, serving youth, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, dissociative disorders, life transitions, grief, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jamie Lippincott

Jamie Lippincott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Roswell, GA


“If you have spent a lot of your life being told you are too much, too sensitive, too intense, we start from the opposite idea: there is nothing about you that needs fixing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Widder

Brooke Widder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • 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
Genelle Black

Genelle Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Berkeley Lake, GA


“I utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed approach that empowers clients to direct the sessions and flow of treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr.  Josh Gunn

Dr. Josh Gunn

Psychologist

In-person • 19 mi away • Marietta, GA


“I recognize that males face their own distinct set of pressures and expectations, and throughout my career I have seen how helpful and freeing it can be to have a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephen Wise

Dr. Stephen Wise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Marietta, GA


Thank you for reading my profile and considering my services. It would be an honor to help you with the issues causing you distress and unhappiness. Counseling is not just a job for me, it's a calling. After an extraordinary career in Human Resources, both domestically and internationally, I've found my true passion in counseling. I'm committed to providing you with the support and guidance you need. I've been a counselor for many years and enjoy a very interactive relationship with my clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Josephanie Smith-Buffington

Josephanie Smith-Buffington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I specialize in sex and relationships, helping clients navigate challenges while honoring their identities, desires and boundaries.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lorna Bowen

Lorna Bowen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Snellville, GA


“I will offer you unconditional positive regard to create a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joan Coles

Joan Coles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Roswell, GA


“Joan is a driven, enthusiastic, and caring therapist who works primarily with children and adolescents from ages 3 to 25.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tasha Fortenberry

Tasha Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Peachtree Corners, GA


“Feeling empowered as you develop a new awareness about the capacity for holistic growth in understanding your mental health which is NEVER a stigma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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
Danielle Ferguson

Danielle Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • 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
Claire Parker

Claire Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cristina Woodward

Cristina Woodward

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Kennesaw, GA


“I am committed to building a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative relationship with my clients helping them find the change and improvement they need to live a happier and more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Goodwin

Melissa Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real‐life change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brandi Smallwood

Brandi Smallwood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they grow, heal, and discover the strengths they already possess!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Birdsall

Brenda Birdsall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Peachtree City, GA


I want you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I will provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so that you can move forward towards your life goals.

I received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Holly Stuckey

Holly Stuckey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • 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
Keri Cortolano

Keri Cortolano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Kennesaw, GA


“I strive to create a space that is warm, approachable, creative, and grounded in authenticity—where humor is welcome...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christie Wakefield

Christie Wakefield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
Alfredo Morales Celedon

Alfredo Morales Celedon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lilburn, GA


I grew up in Georgia and attended Georgia State University for both my bachelor's degree in psychology and my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Georgia State University. On my leisure time, I exercise, I play sports, and I enjoy doing obstacles races. People often describe me as trustworthy, approachable and kind.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chaniqua White

Chaniqua White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
Renee Arbogast

Renee Arbogast

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Marietta, GA


If you've had trauma and it seems to hold you back, on top of poor copings skills and you feel a bit lost; you found me. I've listened to my clients and now together we can get to the heart of issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nichelle Jackson

Nichelle Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Snellville, GA


“Clients will feel empowered by having a clear path toward mental health improvement, increasing their confidence to navigate future challenges independently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Nyako

Elizabeth Nyako

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Loganville, GA


Hello and welcome! I’m a ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) License in GA, MD, and North Dakota. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. I hold a master’s degree in nursing with specialized training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management, as well as psychotherapy.

My practice focuses on treating a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, addiction recovery and perinatal mental health concerns. I integrate a client-centered approach that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive counseling, and lifestyle interventions alongside medication when appropriate.

I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance rooted in trust, respect, and collaboration. Whether you're seeking support for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Bentley

Alice Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I like to help you understand what got you to this point which informs you on your choices going forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Neil Monette

Dr. Neil Monette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I use an eclectic approach, which allows me to utilize several different types of therapy to create a custom treatment plan for each individual client's personal needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Atlanta, GA

Finding LGBTQIA therapists in Atlanta starts with looking for identity-affirming care. For many people, fit means more than general experience with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, gender dysphoria, or identity-related stress. Look for therapists who list LGBTQIA+ populations, affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or gender identity therapy in their profile. These details can help you find someone whose training and approach match the kind of support you want.

Atlanta has many therapists across neighborhoods like Midtown, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, and Buckhead, but the number of options can make it harder to narrow your search. Virtual appointments can also expand access to LGBTQ therapists, lgbt counselors near me, or gay friendly therapy when the right in-person fit is farther from home or has limited availability. As you compare therapists, consider appointment times, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how their bio describes communication style. Profiles that explicitly mention LGBTQIA+ communities, therapists specializing in gender identity, or counseling LGBTQ clients can give you clearer fit signals before you book.

Therapy in Atlanta can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, see insurance options available through Headway, and review clear cost estimates before your first session. You can review bios, compare virtual and in-person options, and book directly when you’re ready.

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