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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 690 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.
“I work best with individuals who are ready to do the emotional work and prefer a hands-on and action-oriented psychotherapeutic approach to promote change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about demystifying therapy and creating treatment that meets Black and brown people's needs- especially those burdened with "Being the First"”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy sessions are not one-size-fits-all; therefore, each session will focus on open communication and reflection in order to form sessions around what each client needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I draw from multiple theoretical techniques which allows me to use the most effective methods to address each client's individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“To me, therapy is about helping you become the best version of yourself—someone who feels balanced, empowered, and worthy of a fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is rooted in traditional, evidenced-based therapeutic interventions, but I also believe healing can be creative, expressive, and deeply personal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is honest, down-to-earth, and full of curiousity (with some laughing along the way).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I mainly use Cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional therapy; the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for the work that you will do.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“He/Him/His has over thirty years of experience. He as several specialty care areas in psychotherapy including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused, Grief, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and life transitions in a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“You will be supported in embracing the power that you have to facilitate change you want to see in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, strengths, and goals at their own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and will use those skills to help you live a life of fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My work focuses on empowering clients to liberate themselves from maladaptive beliefs and patterns that often act as barriers to personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 12 insurance carriers
“I am a survivor of polio and, as a child, faced the challenges of bullying—experiences that shaped both my resilience and my lifelong commitment to mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have training and experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA+, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
At an early age I spent hours listening to people talk about the transitions, traumas, and troubles in their life as I played just out of ear’s reach (or so they thought). These special moments ignited a passion for people and what happens when human beings start being human.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach blends evidence‐based strategies with compassion and clarity, helping you build skills that make daily life feel more manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Exploring our past provides us with insight and motivation to change the present, and look forward to the future we choose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I founded my practice to offer an unfiltered space to be unapologetic and unlearn harmful thoughts and patterns that impact living a full life.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I work hard on my own healing every day, so that I can hold space for those that I work with professionally.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Our approach is respectful, gentle, compassionate, evidence-based. We incorporate serious brain-based mental health modalities into a caring person-centered format to support healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Her approach provides a safe space for individuals to arrive at their own conclusions about "living their best life" while she walks alongside them as a competent guide to enlightenment and understanding of their own traumas, depression, anxiety,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I view every piece of information brought into the therapeutic space as an important part of the whole and use a combination of empathy, warmth, and evidence-based approaches to provide clients with a high level of care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“As an integrative holistic therapist, I collaborate with my clients to assist them in determining what tools are best suited for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m Kiara, a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors. My background includes years of nursing in emergency, psychiatric, and behavioral health settings, which helps me understand clients from both a medical and mental health perspective. I create a supportive, respectful space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered in their healing.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am committed to helping people avoid negative consequences in their lives and resolve issues and internal conflict sensibly, effectively, and compassionately.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I try to create a relaxed, safe environment to which you can feel comfortable and safe while sharing your goals and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Greetings!
As a therapist, I believe it is important to walk in your purpose and I believe I do that every day. My name is Laijun English, and I am a counselor that provides treatment for teens and adults dealing with life’s challenges. I have Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy, allowing me to meet each individual where they are and help them move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have a passion for working with individuals and couples in the LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy providing individuals with support and guidance as they learn to understand and accept their gender and/or sexual identity. Additionally, I enjoy working with couples as they explore consensual non-monogamy and how to effectively navigate an open relationship.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, practical, and insight-oriented. Some sessions focus on coping skills and stress management, while others go deeper into patterns related to perfectionism, trauma, identity, or feeling like you always have to be the strong one.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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 12 insurance carriers
“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My commitment is to create a professional, warm, and encouraging atmosphere to help empower positive changes in individuals and couples.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My therapy style and approach draws influence from Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Psycho-education, and Structural systems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
“I believe that with the use of effective coping tools, you will be able to conquer the life obstacles that you're faced with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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