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Mental health care in Buford is accessible through Headway's expansive provider network of 2,618 licensed professionals. Whether you're in Buford proper, near the Buford Marketplace, or surrounding neighborhoods, find support for talk therapy and medication management covered by insurance.

Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I believe finding the right therapeutic fit is an important part of the process, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aisha Adigun

Dr. Aisha Adigun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Stone Mountain, GA


“I provide virtual/in-person psychiatry treatment and medication management for high-functioning individuals who want to feel better without the runaround.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brooke Widder

Brooke Widder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Cantilena Barnes

Christine Cantilena Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jamie Lippincott

Jamie Lippincott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ireshia Smith

Ireshia Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I am committed to creating a safe, uplifting, empowering, and supportive space where you can openly share your concerns.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Bugenhagen

Denise Bugenhagen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Loganville, GA


“I aim to keep a first session structured and goal oriented but also relaxed with plenty of casual conversation and genuine humanity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patrick Aaron Brown

Patrick Aaron Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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!

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Ferguson

Danielle Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Roswell, GA


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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamera Lee

Tamera Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Tucker, GA


“Your patterns of thinking influence your life. My preferred clinical skills are teaching clients how to take care of themselves...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
ShunQuita Greene

ShunQuita Greene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Tucker, GA


My name is ShunQuita Greene and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with mental health challenges

My practice is unique because I provide a holistic, client centered approach. I will also work with your medical treatment team to coordinate care and be an available resource.

I am passionate about this work because it is my belief that we are all capable of healing and becoming the best version of ourselves despite any challenges that we may encounter throughout our journey to wholeness.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adetrice Strown

Adetrice Strown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Tucker, GA


“I assist clients improve their mental well-being through a direct, solution-focused, and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sir Allen Pegues

Dr. Sir Allen Pegues

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Tucker, GA


“Clients can expect to increase their hope, trust, and faith within themselves that they can cope or overcome their concerns with motivation and hard work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Melonie Bell-Hill

Dr. Melonie Bell-Hill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Snellville, GA


“My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques — practical, collaborative, and focused on real change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hanifa Okoli

Hanifa Okoli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


“I believe the core of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist and therefore I have an active and engaged therapy style.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Saunders

Kimberly Saunders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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.

Anxiety, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Tucker, GA


“I believe in helping my clients reach their full potential and helping them attain the skills necessary to succeed in all of their ventures.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mira Iheme

Dr. Mira Iheme

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Tucker, GA


I am Mira Iheme, Ph.D., a doctoral-level clinician with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My therapeutic approach is solution-focused, collaborative, and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and healing. I am known for my energetic, highly positive, and optimistic style, which helps foster a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. I work actively with clients to identify goals, develop practical strategies, and move toward improved emotional well-being and life satisfaction.

I thrive in helping clients make positive life transitions, overcome obstacles, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and inner strength. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they progress on their personal wellness journey. It is my privilege to support clients as they work toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nathan Fuller

Nathan Fuller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gainesville, GA


“I am solution focused and love to help clients find solutions. I approach my clients with optimism and positive regard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shannon Arputharaj

Shannon Arputharaj

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen OMahony

Kathleen OMahony

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Woodstock, GA


“Rather than just talking about how you feel, we'll look at the thinking underneath the feeling—the assumptions and mental habits that keep certain patterns in place—and build tools you can actually use between sessions, not just insight you leave in...”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Terri Duda

Terri Duda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Scottdale, GA


“My journey has taken me through two careers, each shaped by my own lived experiences with relational trauma, perfectionism, and the relentless pursuit of achievement to feel "good enough."”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Lester

Melissa Lester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


“Using evidence-based somatic and psychodynamic approaches, you will experience relief in our very first session.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Pugh

Kathryn Pugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Roswell, GA


“I help adolescents and adults build practical skills so life at home feels calmer, more connected, and more manageable.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jason Adkins

Jason Adkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“Our practice has been operational since 2009 and is led by Jason Adkins LCSW and a team of licensed clinicians.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Harm

Catherine Harm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Jefferson, GA


“I am affirming, compassionate, and realistic. I will always affirm your feelings but will also ask you to see different viewpoints and to evaluate your own thoughts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Chaney

Courtney Chaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Tucker, GA


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, I don't just sit back, I actively help you make sense of what's going on and move toward what actually helps.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Leah Josiah

Dr. Leah Josiah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“Dr. Josiah's therapeutic style blends an exploratory approach with practical, skills-focused interventions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keo Wood

Keo Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Jefferson, GA


“Keo believes healthy relationships and friendships with others help people to know that they are do not have of face the challenges of life alone...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roma Raheja

Roma Raheja

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


“As a licensed mental health therapist with many years of experience, I empower clients to help them realize the lives they desire and a path forward to achieving their goals.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Alper

Steven Alper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Decatur, GA


Therapy is a "later in life" career for me. I have worked in multiple fields and with people from many backgrounds. Through this I learned that the thread connecting all of us is our desire to be able to respond rather than just react and thrive rather than just survive. What prevents this are the beliefs, experiences, and traumas that often are held in our bodies. It is when we identify and resolve these, we will live and love fully.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trent Keatley

Trent Keatley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


“My goal is to provide you useful tools/skills while helping you find and trust your own inner wisdom to live your most authentic life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Bandrowsky

Laura Bandrowsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Decatur, GA


“Growth is a key aspect of being human and as a therapist, it is my role to walk with my clients and support them as they travel down the paths they have chosen while empowering them to bring about the necessary changes in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Walena Bryant

Walena Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sandy Springs, GA


“You will learn skills that you can incorporate into your daily life allowing you to become self-sufficient, self-aware, and confident.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr.  Josh Gunn

Dr. Josh Gunn

Psychologist

In-person • 25 mi away • Marietta, GA


“I recognize that males face their own distinct set of pressures and expectations, and throughout my career I have seen how helpful and freeing it can be to have a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Asata Kamara

Dr. Asata Kamara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Stone Mountain, GA


“I am a doctoring prepared nurse practitioner with a specialization in Adult geriatrics and psychiatrist nurse practitioner.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Atlanta, GA


“My approach blends evidence‐based therapy with the insight of lived experience, creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cindy Patten

Cindy Patten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Marble Hill, GA


Greeting!

I am a seasoned professional continuing to study and learn the most impactful ways to lessen human suffering and promote self love in all. Beginning my practice decades ago as a combat trauma therapist, I have found myself dealing with the traumas of early life and relationships with most my adolescent and adult clients. I believe counseling can offer many “tools”, to cope, however, I prefer to help people heal so that coping becomes an infrequent need.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jazlyn Bain

Jazlyn Bain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“I'm pretty direct, but in a way that's supportive and respectful. I'm not here to judge you or "fix" you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiffany Taylor

Tiffany Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Atlanta, GA


“My approach to therapy is warm, supportive and collaborative. I help clients understand the impact of their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies and rebuild a stronger sense of self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Buford, GA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Buford, GA
There are over 80 therapists in Buford, GA accepting new patients.
80+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 90%Depression
  • 83%Stress management
  • 80%Relationship issues
  • 73%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 59%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 4%Korean
  • 3%French
  • 3%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 68%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
  • 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Buford, GA

Searching for therapists in Buford starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Some people look for help with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, or major life changes. Others search for buford counseling, marriage counseling in Buford, GA, or couples counseling in Buford, GA. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy approaches, and experience that match what you want to work on. A therapist’s bio can also show how they structure sessions, communicate, and support people with concerns like yours.

In a smaller city like Buford, local therapist availability may vary by schedule, specialty, and office location. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Georgia. You may want to compare in-person and virtual appointments based on your calendar, privacy needs, and preference for meeting face to face. Before booking, review whether each therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles closely can help you understand each therapist’s approach before you choose.

Therapy in Buford can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and get a clearer estimate before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. You can browse Buford counselors, review detailed bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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