Find a therapist in Albany, GA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Albany, GA accepting new patients
Seeking therapy in Albany, Georgia? Headway provides convenient access to 2,610 providers across the city, including areas like Downtown Albany and nearby neighborhoods. Our providers offer free intake consultations, with many available within the next two weeks for in-person or virtual appointments covered by insurance.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and teens facing substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, and family reunification. I bring both professional training and lived experience to the work. I’ve worked in residential treatment, community mental health, reentry programs, and private practice, serving people from many different backgrounds. Clients often say I’m easy to talk to, direct, and relatable. My goal is to create a safe, honest space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to change your life.
Great to meet you!
Hello, I’m Channa Rochester, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and mental health settings, I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, or life stressors. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward better mental health.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked for many years as a psychiatric mental health nurse, where I gained extensive experience supporting individuals in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and community mental health settings. These experiences helped shape my compassionate and patient-centered approach to care and strengthened my commitment to helping individuals improve their mental wellness
Hi, I’m Dr. Linda Wickens, a doctoral-level therapist and coach who works with individuals navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck while preventing forward movement and growth. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or frustrated that change feels harder than it should.
Therapy and coaching with me are never one-size-fits-all. We work collaboratively to create a plan that is specific to you, your goals, and your capacity, adjusting pace and structure as your needs evolve. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical skills they can actually use in daily life.
I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a fully licensed clinical social worker, with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. My work integrates evidence-based therapy with a coaching-informed lens when appropriate, allowing sessions to be both supportive and goal-oriented while still making space to explore the past and its impact on the present.
Clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and collaborative. As part of my concierge model, clients work directly with me rather than an assistant, and I remain accessible to my clients outside of sessions through secure communication when needed. I believe growth happens through understanding, compassion, and honest conversation, and that progress is most sustainable when care feels personal, intentional, and consistent.
Please Note: I do not provide couples or marriage counseling. Additionally, I am not able to treat clients who are experiencing active suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors. If these services are needed, I encourage seeking a provider who specializes in these areas or contacting appropriate crisis resources if immediate support is required.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Natalia Kuzmina, PhD. I hold a LMFT/LCMFT license in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Kansas. I earned my PhD. in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where children, teens, adults, couples, families, and women can feel heard, supported, and empowered. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional well-being using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are, help you build on your strengths, and support you in creating lasting, meaningful change.
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.
About our therapists serving Albany, GA
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 78%Relationship issues
- 73%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 47%Providence Health Plan
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Portuguese
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 15%Man
- 59%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Albany, GA
Searching for therapists in Albany starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or work with couples and families. A therapist’s profile can also help you understand their style, focus areas, and what sessions may be like.
In a smaller city like Albany, local appointment options may vary by schedule, specialty, and office location. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Georgia. Some people prefer in-person sessions close to home or work, while others choose virtual appointments for more scheduling flexibility. Before booking, review whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation to help you assess fit.
Therapy in Albany can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, review estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you are ready. You can browse therapist profiles, compare availability, and find someone who matches your needs, schedule, and coverage.
Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.