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LGBT therapists in Valdosta, GA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Valdosta, GA

Valdosta's LGBTQIA individuals deserve affirming mental health care that honors their identity and experiences. Headway offers free intake consultations with empowering providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity concerns. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and providers available soon, quality mental healthcare is within reach.

Marcia Phillips

Marcia Phillips

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Conyers, GA


“In our first session together, we will start with a brief introduction, then dice into specific challenges you are facing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Henson

John Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“As a board certified psychotherapist, I have nearly 30 years of clinical experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. E'Terica Sims-Rucks

Dr. E'Terica Sims-Rucks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Douglasville, GA


“My approach is supportive, direct, and collaborative. I care deeply about creating a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith Mondesir

Judith Mondesir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Norcross, GA


“I have over 5 years experience working with individuals who seek guidance with anxiety, depression, communication, family conflicts, self-esteem and coping skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julianne Arnold

Julianne Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel supported while also being encouraged to reflect, grow, and move toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shavanna King

Shavanna King

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I feel my position is to partner with you, wherever you are on your journey, provide professional evidence-based information...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Terri Ducker

Terri Ducker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I show up with curiosity, humor, and directness, creating a safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melinda Wood

Melinda Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have a strong clinical background working with adults in many areas of mental health, addressing medical issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, and stressors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Crystal Burwell

Dr. Crystal Burwell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“She has worked with a variety of populations and specializes in treating eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, self harm, and highly sensitive people.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Jasmine Culberson

Jasmine Culberson

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“Being in the field for over a decade has helped me to build an electric, yet authentic approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Willie Cameron

Willie Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe change is possible, and I am committed to helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a healthier, more stable version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Thomas Helton

Dr. Thomas Helton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am Dr. Thomas "Stacy" Helton, a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shaquora Drayton

Shaquora Drayton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


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 5 insurance carriers
Brooke Bidez

Brooke Bidez

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Therapy can be a place to slow down, make room for what you are carrying, and reconnect with what matters to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tonya Samuels

Tonya Samuels

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that hope and healing are possible for everyone. My counseling approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change can occur when individuals, couples, and families partner with a compassionate, skilled therapist who provides effective support and practical mental health resources. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and work toward their goals. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Suze Maze

Suze Maze

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Exploring those stuck points with someone who creates a safe environment for you to get to know yourself better, and grow towards emotional intelligence, happiness, and peace of mind...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bonnie McClurd

Bonnie McClurd

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe it is critical for the client to be part of their care plan - this helps you to feel empowered and more invested in your treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lauren Flynn

Dr. Lauren Flynn

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe you should leave therapy with more than the relief of having talked something through. You should also gain skills and a better understanding of yourself that help you navigate life outside our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Wickens

Dr. Linda Wickens

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hi, I’m Dr. Linda Wickens, a doctoral-level therapist and coach who works with individuals navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck while preventing forward movement and growth. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or frustrated that change feels harder than it should.

Therapy and coaching with me are never one-size-fits-all. We work collaboratively to create a plan that is specific to you, your goals, and your capacity, adjusting pace and structure as your needs evolve. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical skills they can actually use in daily life.

I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a fully licensed clinical social worker, with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. My work integrates evidence-based therapy with a coaching-informed lens when appropriate, allowing sessions to be both supportive and goal-oriented while still making space to explore the past and its impact on the present.

Clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and collaborative. As part of my concierge model, clients work directly with me rather than an assistant, and I remain accessible to my clients outside of sessions through secure communication when needed. I believe growth happens through understanding, compassion, and honest conversation, and that progress is most sustainable when care feels personal, intentional, and consistent.

Please Note: I do not provide couples or marriage counseling. I do not treat adolescents under the age of 21. Additionally, I am not able to treat clients who are experiencing active suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors. If these services are needed, I encourage seeking a provider who specializes in these areas or contacting appropriate crisis resources if immediate support is required.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Liz Gallaspy

Liz Gallaspy

Therapist

Virtual • Union City, GA


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelia Holland-Dunning

Angelia Holland-Dunning

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I've spent over 20 years helping adults and teens find their footing again. As an Air Force veteran, I understand firsthand the weight that military life can carry.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caroline Ayo

Caroline Ayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lawrenceville, GA


I was born and raised in one of Nigeria’s vibrant and bustling cities, where I learned the values of community, resilience, and compassion from an early age. Inspired by a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I pursued my education in health care. This journey has been a blessing and a privilege, allowing me to work in health care and provide care for the people I love and serve.

My family and I have built a home filled with love and laughter. They bring joy and inspiration to my life every day. I'm excited to support my clients in bringing that same love and joy and laughter back into their own lives.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dillon Butler

Dillon Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as we work together toward the changes that matter most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deanna M. Dillard

Deanna M. Dillard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide nurturing, support, guidance and empowerment with clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-focused therapeutic styles with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yarvarious Lane

Yarvarious Lane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Albany, GA


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused. I meet you where you are and work with you toward feeling more like yourself again.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeKeisha Jones

LeKeisha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“The second phase we will focus on cultivating somatic, evidence based coping skills to relieve you from distress and current symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kayte Hughes

Kayte Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My expertise in Performance Psychology was forged in the high-pressure world of elite athletes and top-tier professionals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jamie Lippincott

Jamie Lippincott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlinda Cannady

Charlinda Cannady

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to empower, encourage, and support you as you move toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kiara Baldwin

Kiara Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“She specializes in assisting individuals with issues relating to depression, anxiety, low self esteem, grief/loss, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Matt Wolff

Matt Wolff

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, relational, and grounded in both depth and practicality—and I'm a firm believer in the healing power of humor as a bridge to insight, connection, and hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide personalized medication management and supportive therapy in a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free environment...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andilyn Horak

Andilyn Horak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sandy Springs, GA


“My approach is warm, client-focused and rooted in a blend of evidence based practices with you in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evalee Smith

Evalee Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hello, my name is Evalee and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working in mental health and social services as a counselor. I graduated from Savannah State University with a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration. I have worked in a variety of settings with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, relationship issues, parenting problems, life changes, OCD, ADHD, ODD, anger management skills, LGBTQ related issues, intellectual disabilities, women's issues, and caregiver stress. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Alecia Kidd

Dr. Alecia Kidd

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I work with individuals, couples, and families facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and family conflict. I’m especially passionate about helping you better understand yourself and your patterns in relationships so you can create meaningful, lasting change in your everyday life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alex Allen

Alex Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I have a Masters degree in Social Work. I have worked in healthcare for 15+ years.

My focus is life transitions. Whether it be coping with a disability, a recent medical diagnosis, grief and loss of a friend or family member, or transitioning to the next stage in your own life, I'm here to help you navigate complex systems and complex emotions,

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Valdosta, GA

Number of therapists serving Valdosta, GA
There are over 759 therapists in Valdosta, GA accepting new patients.
759+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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