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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.
“My experience has been with adolescents and young and emerging adults in psychiatric care, child-welfare, eating disorder treatment, and the prison system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and CBT-informed, with a strong focus on practical, real-world change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adults who are ready to break old patterns and create meaningful change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is approachable, humorous, and open-minded, tailored to meet individual client needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I thoroughly enjoy working with people to help them create and grow into their "Quality World" through finding their inner strength and building resilience...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Kay specializes in dealing with the impact of grief, trauma and early attachment injuries that alters client's lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using science-backed mind-body approaches, I help clients overcome these conditions and move toward a rewarding, more confident life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 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 specialize in working with queer, neurodivergent and BIPOC people using Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing training to help people learn to resolve trauma at the body level beyond verbal processing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“My greatest strength is helping clients identify the root causes of their presenting concerns and collaboratively developing strategies to address and resolve them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with POC. I am also a sex-positive and LGBTQ-friendly therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate challenges related to sexual/ gender identity, ethical non-monogamy, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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“Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trust. We explore patterns, understand how past experiences shaped your nervous system and relationships...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
My qualifications and competence in the area of Counseling are founded on my education, work experience, and additional training in areas relating to the field of counseling. I have over five (5) years’ experience providing services to a wide range of populations including adolescents, adults and couples in school, outpatient, nonprofit, and virtual settings. My specialties include providing counseling services to adults, adolescents, and families surrounding depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and emotional regulation.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is ultimately about hope, and no matter how big the problems are the smallest of hopes can be built up and used to overcome them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
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 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
“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 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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 use a friendly style to get to know you. You are encouraged to talk about what is on your mind and to ask questions any time they arise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My role is to offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by stress or survival mode.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
"You aren’t defined by your past—you are the author of what comes next."
Life can often feel like a story we no longer want to be in. Whether you are navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, or the unique pressures of adolescence, I am here to help you rewrite the narrative. My approach is rooted in Systems Theory and Solution-Focused Therapy, meaning we look at the big picture of your life while building practical tools for immediate growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to create a space that is warm, welcoming, and entirely yours. Together, we will turn "feeling stuck" into a journey of empowerment. I’m a proud graduate of the University of West GA and National University, and I’m ready to help you start your next chapter
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to show up as your full self while building the tools needed to move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 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 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
“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
“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
“Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I believe healing begins with a safe, compassionate, and trusting relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I try to meet clients where they are, and generally work from a very humanistic, person-centered perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 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
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