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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Athens, GA

Find trauma and PTSD support in Athens, Georgia with 2,160 licensed providers offering evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Virtual and in-person sessions provide flexibility while working with your insurance to keep costs low.

Nancy Pugmire

Nancy Pugmire

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


When someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use, it can take over your entire life. You may feel anxious, constantly on edge, and unsure what to do next. You might be asking yourself: Am I helping, or making things worse? When do I step in? How do I set limits without pushing them away? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

I specialize in working with family members of individuals in crisis. While many providers focus on the person struggling, I focus on you—the parent, partner, or loved one trying to hold everything together. With over 10 years of experience in dual diagnosis treatment and clinical leadership, I help families understand what’s happening, respond more effectively, and create clear, realistic boundaries.

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylar Avery

Taylar Avery

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to meet each client where they are while helping them build healthier thought patterns, emotional awareness, confidence, and coping skills that extend beyond therapy sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Urias Velasquez

Urias Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Bienvenido/Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW26009) in the state of Florida. I have worked in a variety of settings, including: psychiatric hospitals/centers, schools, crisis response services, and community-based agencies. My clients represent a wide range of ages, genders, sexual orientations, faiths, education levels, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. In my practice, I focus on supporting individuals through life transitions, processing past trauma, and building awareness of their current strengths and resilience.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anissa Prefontaine

Anissa Prefontaine

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 plus years of experience providing individual therapy to youth, young adults, adults and First Responders.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe every individual deserves personalized care, and I develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each person's unique goals, symptoms, and life experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanisha Corporal

Tanisha Corporal

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Our work starts with curiosity, not checklists. Together we'll get underneath the beliefs and patterns that shape how you show up for others and how you treat yourself...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irwin Rutherford

Irwin Rutherford

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is to always put the clients' needs first. I am very empathetic and I use realistic approaches to help my clients get better.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kendra Lewis

Kendra Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinician Counselor Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional based in Atlanta GA. My areas of expertise include Veterans, depression, and complex trauma. I have a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, complex trauma, career/life transitions, PTSD, and depression. I received my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Georgia and MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Gibson

April Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in a variety of counseling modalities to assist clients and their families manage life and work challenges with an open mindset.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Starre Cannon

Starre Cannon

Therapist

Virtual • Decatur, GA


Hello my name is Star're (star-rae). As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Holistic Therapist I am passionate about teaching holistic wellness in practical ways that make it easy to incorporate into your daily routine to support your healing journey and overall well-being (mind, body, and spirit). My work is rooted in empowering my clients with the tools and resources that promote their self-healing and growth as I guide and encourage them along the way.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brenda Kemp, Phd, MS, Lpc, Ncc

Dr. Brenda Kemp, Phd, MS, Lpc, Ncc

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to help the client tap in to his/her strengths and build upon them to facilitate their healing.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Phillips

Marcia Phillips

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Covington, GA


“In our first session together, we will start with a brief introduction, then dice into specific challenges you are facing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Exie Lamar

Exie Lamar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to make sure that my client is well educated on their mental health diagnose(s) and ways to manage and cope with it.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joanne Slatinsky

Joanne Slatinsky

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“At the core, I believe the therapeutic relationship is key. I aim to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, safe, and empowered to make change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joy Riley

Joy Riley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I offer a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, so you can be seen, heard, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brittani Sheldon

Brittani Sheldon

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your healing journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jihene Ayadi

Dr. Jihene Ayadi

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients/patients feel heard, respected, and thoughtfully challenged to grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olusola Olawale

Olusola Olawale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“He believes that quality care comes from a combination of an effective treatment regimen and a strong provider-patient relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Bergquist

Michael Bergquist

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered as we navigate life's challenges together.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Tulsa Peters

Tulsa Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a very creative approach to therapy and have no problems researching new ways to help a specific problem.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dionne Reid-Hayles

Dionne Reid-Hayles

Therapist

Virtual • Buford, GA


“My approach to therapy begins by meeting you exactly where you are, while thoughtfully honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Macy Preston

Macy Preston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carrollton, GA


“My goal is to help you move from simply surviving to living with greater intention, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of confidence in yourself.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ann Bezner

Ann Bezner

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I offer a calm, steady presence and work in a way that helps you feel safe, supported, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Morrison

Elizabeth Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York state. I completed her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Molloy College. I have over 13 years of experience working in the field of human services and mental health. I have worked closely with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I am known for my resilient spirit and ability to provide unconditional positive regard.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ugonna Love

Ugonna Love

Therapist

Virtual • Decatur, GA


“I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and accepted. In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where we focus on present growth while developing practical tools for long-term change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalya Thomas

Natalya Thomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“With 15 years of experience, I'm proficient in the art/science of holistic care, physical assessments, and psychiatric treatment to intervene with vulnerable populations and promote positive mental health across the lifespan.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Arthur Hubbard

Arthur Hubbard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I fully believe therapy is a collaborative effort, I look to meet you where your needs are and how to best reach your goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Westly Francois

Westly Francois

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lawrence Cox

Dr. Lawrence Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Maybe you can't quite name what's wrong. Things feel off, the worry won't settle, or a low mood has overstayed its welcome, and you haven't put a label on any of it. That's a perfectly good place to begin. I work with teens (16 and up), adults, and couples who sense something needs to change and are ready to look at it honestly. You'll find me direct and warm, willing to ask the questions that actually matter, and not afraid to bring some humor into the room, because the work doesn't have to feel heavy every single minute.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Reynolds

Michael Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My approach is person-centered, participatory, and solution-oriented. This means I work collaboratively with clients, empowering them to actively engage in their own growth and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Beaumont

James Beaumont

Psychologist

Virtual • Snellville, GA


“I am a very energetic, open-minded, and dynamic provider who enjoys working with a broad range of concerns...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wendy Balogun

Wendy Balogun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in working with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and I believe that with the right care and tools, real change is possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dyrell Carr

Dyrell Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeri Green

Jeri Green

Therapist

Virtual • Alpharetta, GA


“I believe that empathy and the ability to relate to clients is a crucial component to the therapeutic environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Brant-Rajahn

Dr. Sarah Brant-Rajahn

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in meeting you where you are, with compassion and respect, so that you can take meaningful steps toward the life you want.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tiffany Jones

Tiffany Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a practical straightforward therapist who believes as long as you are breathing change is possible.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sasha Little

Sasha Little

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“As a former 21 year veteran educator, I've learn to display compassion for those with emotional/behavioral challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bri Soucy

Bri Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm passionate about helping people face their fears, break free from old patterns, and create lasting change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Charlene Barber

Charlene Barber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Douglasville, GA


“My mission is to ensure children and adolescents have a childhood they do not have to recover from in adulthood.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aquarius Card

Aquarius Card

Therapist

Virtual • McDonough, GA


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults across various settings...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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