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LGBT therapists in Atlanta, GA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare from providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with 689 licensed providers across Georgia who offer culturally competent talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many patients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance, and providers have openings within the next two weeks.

Dr. Michele Balthrope

Dr. Michele Balthrope

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide services using a holistic approach throughout the entire treatment process. All treatment modalities are tailored to address the mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Constance Fields

Constance Fields

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley Lake, GA


“I often incorporate expressive arts techniques to help my clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief, and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Gritz

Melissa Gritz

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“With a passion for helping clients achieve authentic growth and wellness, and over 30 years of experience in human services, my approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina VanSant Lcsw

Cristina VanSant Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative, and I use evidence-based approaches with a whole-person lens so therapy feels both supportive and genuinely useful in your day-to-day life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eliza Mrvan

Eliza Mrvan

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I approach sessions with empathy, warmth, and humor so that clients can feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Brooke

Heather Brooke

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are. There is no one size fits all approach to therapy and I work with clients where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yonnette Stephen

Yonnette Stephen

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples and families who are struggling to find a greater sense of peace and joy in the midst of life's complex journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Farah Halford

Farah Halford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, GA


“Every person contains within their own self the key to their healling and I am excited to travel that journey along side of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Foster

Ashley Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Angela Quinn

Angela Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have provided counseling services for the past ten years and have had the privilege of being able to help people work through trauma, build their sense of self-love...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Zach Holzman

Zach Holzman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that everyone's emotional, mental, and physical health matter. As an eclectic therapist, striking a balance between working with evidence-based theories and individual preferences is supremely important.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
McKenna Schnedler

McKenna Schnedler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warner Robins, GA


“My approach is person-centered and holistic, meaning I view each client as a whole—mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Exum

Angela Exum

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Taylor Shelton-Davis

Taylor Shelton-Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Ayodelli Whyte-Kortsen

Ayodelli Whyte-Kortsen

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm not just a therapist, I'm a person who understands how heavy it can feel to carry pain while trying to hold everything together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Steven Band

Steven Band

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“We formulate a few goals of importance to you, then make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time sensitive...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Devan Gardner

Devan Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Therapy is a powerful space for transformation, and you deserve support that truly meets you where you are!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Mason

Tiffany Mason

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stockbridge, GA


“I welcome you to a safe, private, and judgement free environment to share your thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Juanita Campbell

Dr. Juanita Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warner Robins, GA


“My experience is 30 years in the field of mental health counseling and school counseling... I am an integrative therapist, using several modalities to support my clients over all mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Oshetha Shakoor-Rivera

Oshetha Shakoor-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm a relationship and trauma psychotherapist who is passionate about helping both individuals and families heal from emotional, physical, and psychological obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Juliana Brown

Juliana Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“A unique approach of appreciation for your life story. You can expect to leave feeling heard, encouraged and empowered through the circumstances in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Hoskins

Dr. Laura Hoskins

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“I draw from therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support real, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Bridgette Spann-Edwards

Dr. Bridgette Spann-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they work toward healing, growth, and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional, I bring both deep clinical knowledge and a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s most personal challenges—including relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and mental health struggles. I also provide substance abuse treatment, DOT/SAP evaluations, and recovery support using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, the Duluth Model, and the Matrix Model.

I have a special commitment to serving Black communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people living with HIV, re-entry populations, sex workers, and youth facing challenges. I understand how personal, cultural, and systemic factors shape each person’s story, and I create a safe, affirming space where clients feel truly seen and heard.

In our sessions, you can expect a respectful, judgment-free environment where your voice matters. I believe therapy works best as a partnership—we’ll set goals together, explore what’s holding you back, and develop practical strategies you can use in daily life a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply want to invest in your personal growth, I’m here to help you take that next step.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Debra Ainbinder

Dr. Debra Ainbinder

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal when working with clients is to assist them in finding their inner resilience which will help them to reach their ultimate goals in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My counseling style is warm, open and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe you have the skills and that you may need some help reconnecting with the gifts of your story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Tina Cason

Dr. Tina Cason

Therapist

Virtual • Roswell, GA


“I work with adults 18 and older, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals as well as those within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Binion

Michelle Binion

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My work focuses on empowering individuals through processing their stories, gaining a better understanding of self...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Waldie

Amy Waldie

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I meet people where they are, maybe having to learn how they are even feeling let alone how to cope with that feeling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Trina Mcinnis

Trina Mcinnis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Portia Davis

Portia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I view counseling as a collaborative process where you and I work together to identify your goals, explore your strengths, and address obstacles that may be holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Autumn Simpson

Autumn Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Here's what truly lights me up: working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ teens and young adults who are ready to process the trauma that's been keeping them stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica McCord

Jessica McCord

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a straightforward, goal-focused approach to therapy, offering steady, unconditional support along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Kennebrew

John Kennebrew

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor (CPCS) with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology and have built my career serving individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and high-pressure environments.

In addition to providing therapy, I serve as CEO of Success Brand Behavioral Health, where I lead a team of clinicians and continue to provide direct care. I’ve also worked extensively with youth and families involved in foster care and the juvenile justice system and currently teach graduate counseling students as an adjunct professor.

What this means for you: you’re working with a clinician who understands both complex clinical presentations and real-world stress. I’m structured, experienced, and deeply committed to helping clients move from insight to action.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Turner

Michael Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“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
Melanie Barton

Melanie Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe each client wants to live their best life but circumstances may have prevented it until they enter therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chardonney Washington

Chardonney Washington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warner Robins, GA


“With over six years of counseling experience, I find immense satisfaction in assisting individuals towards wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Atlanta, GA

Finding LGBTQIA therapists in Atlanta starts with looking for identity-affirming care. For many people, fit means more than general experience with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, gender dysphoria, or identity-related stress. Look for therapists who list LGBTQIA+ populations, affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or gender identity therapy in their profile. These details can help you find someone whose training and approach match the kind of support you want.

Atlanta has many therapists across neighborhoods like Midtown, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, and Buckhead, but the number of options can make it harder to narrow your search. Virtual appointments can also expand access to LGBTQ therapists, lgbt counselors near me, or gay friendly therapy when the right in-person fit is farther from home or has limited availability. As you compare therapists, consider appointment times, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how their bio describes communication style. Profiles that explicitly mention LGBTQIA+ communities, therapists specializing in gender identity, or counseling LGBTQ clients can give you clearer fit signals before you book.

Therapy in Atlanta can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, see insurance options available through Headway, and review clear cost estimates before your first session. You can review bios, compare virtual and in-person options, and book directly when you’re ready.

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