Transgender Therapists in 30319
Jayde Mullis
Counselor, MEd, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Jayde is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters in mental health counseling program with experience seeing individuals and groups. Jayde uses the pronouns they/them and identifies as a trans-nonbinary lesbian. They are working on a specialization in LGBTQ+. BIPOC, and neurodiverse clientele with prior experience working with these marginalized populations.
Jayde is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters in mental health counseling program with experience seeing individuals and groups. Jayde uses the pronouns they/them and identifies as a trans-nonbinary lesbian. They are working on a specialization in LGBTQ+. BIPOC, and neurodiverse clientele with prior experience working with these marginalized populations.
Dr. Juanessa Booker At You Talk We Listen: The Listening Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
Lauren C. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
As individuals, we all have a happy, healthy baseline where we find ourselves truly thriving in life. When we are struggling, we oftentimes begin to live our lives in extremes. We might begin to see these extremes manifest in working too much, maybe drinking more than we usually do, or noticing that our emotions seem out of our control and difficult to manage. When we live in these extremes we can find other aspects of our lives beginning to suffer. It may seem impossible to identify where to being in fixing our problems.
As individuals, we all have a happy, healthy baseline where we find ourselves truly thriving in life. When we are struggling, we oftentimes begin to live our lives in extremes. We might begin to see these extremes manifest in working too much, maybe drinking more than we usually do, or noticing that our emotions seem out of our control and difficult to manage. When we live in these extremes we can find other aspects of our lives beginning to suffer. It may seem impossible to identify where to being in fixing our problems.
Lauren Daul
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Lauren’s passion for mental health and intergenerational healing led her to clinical social work. Lauren takes a trauma-informed, humanistic approach to psychotherapy inviting somatic awareness to emotional and relational patterns as a clinically trained therapist with a focus on the mind-body connection. Lauren offers a unique therapeutic approach that blends empirically supported techniques and research-based interventions with metaphysical energy work to effectively release blocks that may be keeping you stuck, affecting your moods, keeping you from having healthy relationships, impacting overall well-being, causing burnout, etc.
Lauren’s passion for mental health and intergenerational healing led her to clinical social work. Lauren takes a trauma-informed, humanistic approach to psychotherapy inviting somatic awareness to emotional and relational patterns as a clinically trained therapist with a focus on the mind-body connection. Lauren offers a unique therapeutic approach that blends empirically supported techniques and research-based interventions with metaphysical energy work to effectively release blocks that may be keeping you stuck, affecting your moods, keeping you from having healthy relationships, impacting overall well-being, causing burnout, etc.
Tony Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30319
Tony Sykes, LPC Tony Sykes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2011. Tony is a clinician that serves individuals who have anxiety and depression. He works with individuals that are bipolar and teenagers and young adults who are trying to figure out who they are gender identity and sexuality wise. Tony is a part of the LGBTQIA community, so he wants to serve the community. Tony offers disability advocacy and HIV and STI processing. As you can see, Tony has many skills, plus some he didn't mention. Outside of work, Tony enjoys creativity and directing.
Tony Sykes, LPC Tony Sykes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2011. Tony is a clinician that serves individuals who have anxiety and depression. He works with individuals that are bipolar and teenagers and young adults who are trying to figure out who they are gender identity and sexuality wise. Tony is a part of the LGBTQIA community, so he wants to serve the community. Tony offers disability advocacy and HIV and STI processing. As you can see, Tony has many skills, plus some he didn't mention. Outside of work, Tony enjoys creativity and directing.
Joseph Pfeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30319
Joseph is very passionate about his work and views the therapeutic process as collaboration between equals. Joseph believes that therapy is your time and he is just a guide to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Joseph strongly believes in the value of discovering and using our sources of enjoyment and other personal strengths to improve our ability to deal with life's various challenges.
Joseph is very passionate about his work and views the therapeutic process as collaboration between equals. Joseph believes that therapy is your time and he is just a guide to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Joseph strongly believes in the value of discovering and using our sources of enjoyment and other personal strengths to improve our ability to deal with life's various challenges.
James E Kingman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
37 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Are you seeking to renew or clarify your sense of purpose or cope more effectively with life and anxiety? There's hope for you to get unstuck, and achieve growth and stability. I offer a compassionate, safe space to uncover inner desires while solving issues, such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity/sexuality, eating disorders, or relationship goals. After a successful corporate career, I pursued a life-long desire to help others. My hope is to empower you to gain peace of mind and meaningful change. Let's start exploring your strengths and values, as we redefine your pathway for optimal growth. Note: Prepare/Enrich certified
Are you seeking to renew or clarify your sense of purpose or cope more effectively with life and anxiety? There's hope for you to get unstuck, and achieve growth and stability. I offer a compassionate, safe space to uncover inner desires while solving issues, such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity/sexuality, eating disorders, or relationship goals. After a successful corporate career, I pursued a life-long desire to help others. My hope is to empower you to gain peace of mind and meaningful change. Let's start exploring your strengths and values, as we redefine your pathway for optimal growth. Note: Prepare/Enrich certified
Tania Punjabi Suarez Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, PMH-C, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
At each stage, we face different challenges that can be tough to move throughout. I specialize in treating adults during transitions and adjustments through life. Being an adolescent is tough, but what about that decade or a few after? Emerging adults at the crossroads of life, love, and career. Women transforming into mothers, that perinatal and postpartum rollercoaster right into parenting. A difficult health diagnosis where you have to explore what your new life is. At all these crossroads, we can get anxiety and depression, or feel paralyzed with fear or loss, and at anytime, any of these feelings can bubble up and over.
At each stage, we face different challenges that can be tough to move throughout. I specialize in treating adults during transitions and adjustments through life. Being an adolescent is tough, but what about that decade or a few after? Emerging adults at the crossroads of life, love, and career. Women transforming into mothers, that perinatal and postpartum rollercoaster right into parenting. A difficult health diagnosis where you have to explore what your new life is. At all these crossroads, we can get anxiety and depression, or feel paralyzed with fear or loss, and at anytime, any of these feelings can bubble up and over.
Alexandra Pajak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Push Thru Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CPCS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30319 (Online Only)
Having a hard time getting through past traumas from your childhood and you recognize how it's showing up in your relationships? Dealing with the stress of balancing work, family, while also juggling your own needs? Healing from a bad break-up that shattered your idea of where you thought you'd be at in life right now? Then Push Thru Therapy is for you. There is no issue too small or too big to receive help for. Push Thru Therapy is a group practice geared to help women push through various tribulations in their lives. This is a space for women and for mothers.
Having a hard time getting through past traumas from your childhood and you recognize how it's showing up in your relationships? Dealing with the stress of balancing work, family, while also juggling your own needs? Healing from a bad break-up that shattered your idea of where you thought you'd be at in life right now? Then Push Thru Therapy is for you. There is no issue too small or too big to receive help for. Push Thru Therapy is a group practice geared to help women push through various tribulations in their lives. This is a space for women and for mothers.
Joel Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Waitlist for new clients
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
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Dawn Swiney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30319
Living in connection with others is a most basic need we all share. An essential part of living a healthy, satisfying life involves giving full expression to one's needs and desires and being able to support the needs of others, with empathy. My goal as therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to explore, experience and express personal and relationship needs toward achieving specific therapeutic goals. In my office, the client is the expert on his/her life.
Living in connection with others is a most basic need we all share. An essential part of living a healthy, satisfying life involves giving full expression to one's needs and desires and being able to support the needs of others, with empathy. My goal as therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to explore, experience and express personal and relationship needs toward achieving specific therapeutic goals. In my office, the client is the expert on his/her life.
Suzanne Imes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
I work with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationships, achievement and success, chronic illness, transitions, early attachment problems, self-esteem, addictions, betrayal, and general problems in living.
I focus on self-acceptance and growth rather than on pathology and "change." I believe we are all in this together; I take the journey with my clients rather than thinking I know what is best for them. I think questions are often more important than answers. My motto is: Less judgment, more curiosity.
I work with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationships, achievement and success, chronic illness, transitions, early attachment problems, self-esteem, addictions, betrayal, and general problems in living.
I focus on self-acceptance and growth rather than on pathology and "change." I believe we are all in this together; I take the journey with my clients rather than thinking I know what is best for them. I think questions are often more important than answers. My motto is: Less judgment, more curiosity.
Courtney Geter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Are you experiencing a decline in sexual satisfaction or pleasure? Do you and your partner have different sexual preferences? Are you a consensual non-monogamist or exploring CNM and looking for a supportive space to talk? Are you 65+ and experiencing changes in sexual functioning or the loss of a partner? I work with clients of all ages, orientations/identities, and relationship structures. My goal is to support clients in their own journey towards a healthy, sexual relationship with self and others.
Are you experiencing a decline in sexual satisfaction or pleasure? Do you and your partner have different sexual preferences? Are you a consensual non-monogamist or exploring CNM and looking for a supportive space to talk? Are you 65+ and experiencing changes in sexual functioning or the loss of a partner? I work with clients of all ages, orientations/identities, and relationship structures. My goal is to support clients in their own journey towards a healthy, sexual relationship with self and others.
Maddy Buxton
Counselor, LAPC, NCC, MA, CALC, CTGM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
My ideal client is anyone who wants help, is willing to be open and honest, and is willing to put in some work to explore how they can live their best life. They may know exactly what they want to accomplish, or they may not. If they don't, together we can work to clear the fog and reveal the path to the life they want to live. They may be battling depression, anxiety, ADHD, past trauma, or anything in between. They may need a safe place to process past events, reveal and express their feelings, practice coping skills, or learn new systems to help them live their best life.
My ideal client is anyone who wants help, is willing to be open and honest, and is willing to put in some work to explore how they can live their best life. They may know exactly what they want to accomplish, or they may not. If they don't, together we can work to clear the fog and reveal the path to the life they want to live. They may be battling depression, anxiety, ADHD, past trauma, or anything in between. They may need a safe place to process past events, reveal and express their feelings, practice coping skills, or learn new systems to help them live their best life.
Jessell Salgado
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a first-generation Mexican-American woman, I hope to help increase the accessibility of mental health services to underserved populations, especially Latinx immigrant families and first-generation populations. I hope to treat clients from a person-centered approach that are struggling with adjusting to life's changes and are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma based symptoms, or are looking for ways to lead balanced lives.
As a first-generation Mexican-American woman, I hope to help increase the accessibility of mental health services to underserved populations, especially Latinx immigrant families and first-generation populations. I hope to treat clients from a person-centered approach that are struggling with adjusting to life's changes and are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma based symptoms, or are looking for ways to lead balanced lives.
Celestine Cookson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Waitlist for new clients
Are you Autistic or ADHD and want a therapist who actually understands your struggles, strengths, and needs of your neurotype? Have you tried therapy and felt like you still weren’t understood and that it didn’t work for you? What would your life be like if you quit masking and spending energy trying to fit in, only to still feel like an outsider? How would it feel to work with a therapist who was also neurodivergent and helped you see that you’re not broken, rather trying to survive in an environment that wasn’t made to fit you? Looking for a nerdy therapist who can teach you healthy methods to hack your brain? That's me!
Are you Autistic or ADHD and want a therapist who actually understands your struggles, strengths, and needs of your neurotype? Have you tried therapy and felt like you still weren’t understood and that it didn’t work for you? What would your life be like if you quit masking and spending energy trying to fit in, only to still feel like an outsider? How would it feel to work with a therapist who was also neurodivergent and helped you see that you’re not broken, rather trying to survive in an environment that wasn’t made to fit you? Looking for a nerdy therapist who can teach you healthy methods to hack your brain? That's me!
Rachel Feit
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Evolve Behavioral strives to be a leader not only in the field of mental health, but also a leading voice in promoting mental health, work-home balance, wellness, and empowerment to individuals. Our practice serves to be available where you are available and to “meet you where you are” both psychologically and geographically. Together we develop your own tools to lead you to your best self, and offer integrative and individualized approaches tailored to your needs. Dr. Feit prides herself on being approachable, a creative problem solver, trustworthy, and adaptable.
Evolve Behavioral strives to be a leader not only in the field of mental health, but also a leading voice in promoting mental health, work-home balance, wellness, and empowerment to individuals. Our practice serves to be available where you are available and to “meet you where you are” both psychologically and geographically. Together we develop your own tools to lead you to your best self, and offer integrative and individualized approaches tailored to your needs. Dr. Feit prides herself on being approachable, a creative problem solver, trustworthy, and adaptable.
Stephen Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30319
Are you feeling "stuck"? Anxiety and depression can be challenging but it doesn’t have to stop you from living the life you want. We all experience difficult feelings such as sadness, disappointment, guilt, anxiety, and fear. If these feelings get in the way of you living the life you want then it is probably time to seek help. You deserve to live a life that is fulfilling despite the obstacles you face. I am here to help. Book an initial consultation or your first intake appointment directly on my website: heartwoodcounselingservices.clientsecure.me
Are you feeling "stuck"? Anxiety and depression can be challenging but it doesn’t have to stop you from living the life you want. We all experience difficult feelings such as sadness, disappointment, guilt, anxiety, and fear. If these feelings get in the way of you living the life you want then it is probably time to seek help. You deserve to live a life that is fulfilling despite the obstacles you face. I am here to help. Book an initial consultation or your first intake appointment directly on my website: heartwoodcounselingservices.clientsecure.me
Raven Vega
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Does it feel challenging to advocate for yourself, or to voice your needs/desires? Maybe you’re even thinking: “What are my needs or desires?” Does people-pleasing show up when you’re anxious or unsure? Maybe you consider yourself a helper (socially or vocationally!), or maybe you just haven’t had the time or space to consider yourself, your thoughts, or your feelings. My passion lies in sitting with you through your current challenges, centering your lived experiences, and building your toolbox for honoring and moving through your emotions. You deserve kindness, warmth, and a loving relationship with yourself.
Does it feel challenging to advocate for yourself, or to voice your needs/desires? Maybe you’re even thinking: “What are my needs or desires?” Does people-pleasing show up when you’re anxious or unsure? Maybe you consider yourself a helper (socially or vocationally!), or maybe you just haven’t had the time or space to consider yourself, your thoughts, or your feelings. My passion lies in sitting with you through your current challenges, centering your lived experiences, and building your toolbox for honoring and moving through your emotions. You deserve kindness, warmth, and a loving relationship with yourself.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.