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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Alpharetta, GA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Alpharetta, GA

Trauma and PTSD don't have to define your future. In Alpharetta, Headway offers compassionate, trauma-informed providers who specialize in Prolonged Exposure, Written Exposure Therapy, and DBT skills to help you manage intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and avoidance patterns. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance.

Nona Ghazban

Nona Ghazban

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I strongly believe that effective therapy is a two way street. It takes a cooperative effort by both the person receiving therapy and the therapist.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valencia Covington

Valencia Covington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Roswell, GA


“My goal is to join you and your family on your journey to mental wholeness. To live the best life possible.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yarelie Calo Gobea

Dr. Yarelie Calo Gobea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“Living intentionally is all about finding real, long-term solutions by shifting lifestyles, protecting inner peace, and stepping into the best version of yourself every single day.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brent Harris

Brent Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“Woody wants to help you with identifying goals, and confronting barriers... assist you with the shadows and uncertainty that come with self-exploration.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carla Matias

Carla Matias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I come alongside my clients offering a compassionate space to do the inner work and healing necessary to move forward in their lives in meaningful ways.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Saunders

Kimberly Saunders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


You don’t have to keep holding it all together. I offer whole-person, body-based therapy for people navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship issues,infertility, and life’s hardest seasons — with 20 years of clinical experience and a whole lot of hard-won humanity, I’ll help you to uncover patterns and habits that are keeping you stuck. There in in lies choice, and change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Infertility, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
LarVitta Bailey

LarVitta Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Roswell, GA


“My own journey through struggle and growth inspired me to help others reclaim their inner power, rewrite limiting narratives, and live with clarity and intention.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kelsey Fletcher

Kelsey Fletcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and individualized care. I value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself and feel truly heard.

My background and training have equipped me to use a variety of evidence-based approaches to support mental health and well-being. I believe in working together as a team, ensuring that your voice and preferences are always part of the decision-making process.

Above all, I am here to support you in a way that feels approachable, practical, and aligned with your personal goals.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shannon Arputharaj

Shannon Arputharaj

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I want you to feel more confident and less anxious. I want your relationships with friends and family to improve, as the relationship with yourself becomes more compassionate.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele

Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Roswell, GA


“My goal is to take the fear out of the process. I don't just write prescriptions; I partner with you to find the right regimen that fits your unique biology and lifestyle...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brandi Smallwood

Brandi Smallwood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Goodwin

Melissa Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real‐life change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Taylor Wyatt

Taylor Wyatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Roswell, GA


“At the end of the day, the client is the one doing the hard work and they ultimately know what they need.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Josephanie Smith-Buffington

Josephanie Smith-Buffington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I specialize in sex and relationships, helping clients navigate challenges while honoring their identities, desires and boundaries.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kate Velez

Kate Velez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I use an integrative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach, understanding that healing happens on multiple levels—emotional, physical, relational, vocational, and spiritual.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brooke Widder

Brooke Widder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 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.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Ferguson

Danielle Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Roswell, GA


“Many of my clients look capable and high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted underneath.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Lippincott

Jamie Lippincott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Cantilena Barnes

Christine Cantilena Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Roswell, GA


As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and a Christian Life Coach since 2015, I believe change is very possible. I have been a part of Atlanta’s professional community for over 28 years. My education from Mercer University (a CACREP approved school) with additional experience in intensive marriage and family mediation. I interned with Kathy Steele, an expert on complex trauma, dissociation, and other related issues. I focus on person centered therapy and solution focused. I offer cerified EMDR. Divorce and rentering the dating world is something I have spend years in assisting women.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Margaret Pendergrass

Margaret Pendergrass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Roswell, GA


“Together we will find ways to cope with painful feelings and memories, and address the anxieties and daily stresses that grief can intensify.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Mari Debon

Mari Debon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Suwanee, GA


“I am passionate about helping clients live to their potential. Being certified in trauma (level 2) allows me to help clients regulate...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Aaron Brown

Patrick Aaron Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


Life experiences can affect our mood, mental well-being, physical health and emotional stability. They can shake our confidence and self-esteem. There is hope!

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tasha Fortenberry

Tasha Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Todaro

Jennifer Todaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Suwanee, GA


“I believe healing happens in a collaborative relationship, where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dana Lewis

Dana Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Suwanee, GA


“I believe therapy should be a safe collaborative partnership where we focus on your unique goals using practical tools to help you feel your best.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jacob Sobel

Jacob Sobel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Peachtree Corners, GA


“I am dedicated to protecting your trust and providing you with emotional safety as you undertake the vulnerable yet enriching journey of therapy.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sheena Diaz

Sheena Diaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Suwanee, GA


“I am especially passionate about supporting adolescent girls, women, and mothers as they move through meaningful and sometimes painful life changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Weiland

Michael Weiland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Peachtree Corners, GA


“My role is not to fit you into a system — it's to meet you where you are and build a path forward together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Browning

Nicole Browning

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Cumming, GA


“I don't believe people are broken — you're doing the best you can with a nervous system that adapted to keep you safe.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith Mondesir

Judith Mondesir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Renzo Gobea

Renzo Gobea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“I help my clients move through the emotional "stuckness" that often emerges during key periods of their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bailey Sessions

Bailey Sessions

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Cumming, GA


Welcome! I have been in private practice for 4 years, following clinical experience in both in-patient and outpatient substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment. I work with individuals and couples, and a significant focus of my practice is work with teens and young adults. I so look forward to meeting you!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Lola Adeboye

Dr. Lola Adeboye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Cumming, GA


Hi there, I am Dr. Lola Adeboye, a board-certified, doctoral-prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner here in Cumming GA. A proud alumna of the University of Alabama, "Roll Tide".

My approach combines evidence-based medication management with practical therapy skills and lifestyle support to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. I work collaboratively with patients to create personalized treatment plans that build coping skills, improve daily functioning, and support long-term mental wellness. My goal is for patients to feel heard, supported, and confident in managing their mental health.

I offer office, virtual, or after-hours appointments. Weekend appointments are based solely on requests and availability. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ginny Kington

Dr. Ginny Kington

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Duluth, GA


I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience in private practice. I specialize in treating adults going through major life events, including trauma, chronic illness, new parenthood, and divorce. I am trained in EMDR treatment for trauma and I am certified in perinatal mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Stewart

Veronica Stewart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Alpharetta, GA


“My passion is working with individuals who struggle with life's transitions and finding their purpose.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nahomie Julien

Nahomie Julien

Therapist

In-person • 9.7 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.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrea Burgio-Murphy

Dr. Andrea Burgio-Murphy

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Marietta, GA


I've embraced the southern warmth, but I'm a born and bred northeasterner, originally from snowy Buffalo, NY. The University of Rochester and the University of Rochester School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry was my training ground, and since then, my experience has spanned from Rural Mental Health in Albion, NY, to School Mental Health in Washington, DC .

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Fabby Flanagan

Dr. Fabby Flanagan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Marietta, GA


“My goal is to provide you with practical solutions and tools that you can be equipped to practice outside of therapy.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ally Swecker

Ally Swecker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Marietta, GA


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely comfortable, respected, and never judged.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Piper Harris

Piper Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Marietta, GA


“My practice is intentionally focused: I work with adults (30+) whose primary struggle is PTSD, cPTSD, or severe/acute anxiety.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Alpharetta, GA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Alpharetta, GA
There are over 148 therapists in Alpharetta, GA accepting new patients.
148+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 78%Cigna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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