Find a therapist in Decatur, GA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Decatur, GA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Decatur across neighborhoods like East Lake, Oaks, and Druid Hills. Headway connects you with 2,843 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
I have been counselling since 2007 and I specialized in working with people with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, mood disorder, relationship.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult seasons. I’ve worked in community mental health, court systems, and outpatient programs — serving youth, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions.
If you’re someone who has had to be “the strong one,” the responsible one, or the one who figures it out for everyone else — I see you.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning but internally exhausted. They show up for work, for family, for everyone — but struggle privately with overwhelm, burnout, shame, or frustration.
My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to shrink. You don’t have to explain cultural context. You can show up fully — and we work from there.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with experience providing therapy and behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, family conflict, DFCS involvement, and other high-stress situations. I specialize in helping clients who feel overwhelmed or stuck build emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop practical coping strategies. My approach is grounded, direct, and focused on real-life change using evidence-based methods.
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that healing happens in spaces where you feel truly seen and understood. With my background in both mental health and theology, I create a therapeutic environment that honors your full identity—cultural, spiritual, and personal. Whether you're navigating trauma, life transitions, leaving IOP settings, or identity questions, I'm here to walk alongside you with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and clinical expertise. My journey in mental health has taken me through residential facilities, faith communities, and community programs, where I've had the privilege of supporting individuals across all life stages.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Using a client-centered and solution-focused approach, I help individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a partner in your wellness journey! My therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and supportive, while also being direct and accountability focused. I believe meaningful change happens when compassion and honesty work together. In our time together, we will explore what’s getting in the way of your well-being and identify practical, sustainable ways to improve your daily functioning and overall quality of life.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a grounded, steady presence to the therapeutic space. I support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and periods of feeling stuck, always meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. Therapy with me is collaborative, intentional, and centered on your goals, your values, and your lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, resilience, and growth at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering.
If anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma has started to feel like it's steering your life instead of you, that's exactly where I do my best work. I'm Erica, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I think of myself as your therapeutic GPS — you set the destination, and I help you find the route. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I bring genuine respect, real-world knowledge, and yes, some humor to every session, because feeling comfortable with your therapist actually matters for getting better.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Decatur, GA
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 83%Relationship issues
- 78%Trauma
- 100%Aetna
- 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Cigna
- 52%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Hindi
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 83%Woman
- 17%Man
- 60%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Psychologist
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 Therapist in Decatur
Searching for therapists in Decatur starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, or life transitions. As you compare therapists in Decatur, GA, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples therapy. A therapist’s profile can also show how they structure sessions and what you can expect from their approach.
Decatur has local therapy private practices and in-person talk therapy options, but appointment availability may vary by neighborhood and schedule. Virtual therapy can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Georgia. As you narrow your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, provides virtual or in-person sessions, and offers a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you compare communication style, experience, and fit.
Therapy in Decatur can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find licensed therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, shows estimated costs after your benefits are verified, and lets you book directly when you are 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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