Non-Binary Therapists in Athens, GA
Life can sometimes seem like just too much. Stressors like relationships, friendships, school, work, and family obligations can become too heavy to bear. Maybe there is a trauma you have carried for years that you still aren't quite sure how to handle. Maybe you are questioning aspects of your identity and you aren't sure where to turn to speak honestly about them. Or, maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process your daily life. That's where counseling can come in.
Life can sometimes seem like just too much. Stressors like relationships, friendships, school, work, and family obligations can become too heavy to bear. Maybe there is a trauma you have carried for years that you still aren't quite sure how to handle. Maybe you are questioning aspects of your identity and you aren't sure where to turn to speak honestly about them. Or, maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process your daily life. That's where counseling can come in.
I specialize in working with both queer and neurodivergent clients, including those with no formal diagnosis, particularly autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and couples with mixed neurotypes. I am interested in exploring embodiment, somatic interventions, expressive arts, and pleasure activism with clients. I work with a variety of needs, such as navigating non-traditional relationship structures, depression, anxiety, self-actualization, low desire, identity development, and dysphoria, and the way grief can interplay with these needs. I facilitate these explorations through a humanistic, feminist, and systems-oriented lens.
I specialize in working with both queer and neurodivergent clients, including those with no formal diagnosis, particularly autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and couples with mixed neurotypes. I am interested in exploring embodiment, somatic interventions, expressive arts, and pleasure activism with clients. I work with a variety of needs, such as navigating non-traditional relationship structures, depression, anxiety, self-actualization, low desire, identity development, and dysphoria, and the way grief can interplay with these needs. I facilitate these explorations through a humanistic, feminist, and systems-oriented lens.
Charlie Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a fully licensed clinician specializing in trauma, substance use spectrum disorders (addiction), and psychedelic therapy. I completed a 1-yr certification in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and have been working with Ketamine since 2019. My clients vary a good deal in their diagnoses, but under the label of depression, anxiety, etc., they're actually suffering from mental injury or trauma. They're stuck, confused, and unhappy. I'm called to demystify your experience and help you heal the narratives and associated behaviors that make you miserable. My greatest joy is being a part of you rediscovering yours.
I am a fully licensed clinician specializing in trauma, substance use spectrum disorders (addiction), and psychedelic therapy. I completed a 1-yr certification in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and have been working with Ketamine since 2019. My clients vary a good deal in their diagnoses, but under the label of depression, anxiety, etc., they're actually suffering from mental injury or trauma. They're stuck, confused, and unhappy. I'm called to demystify your experience and help you heal the narratives and associated behaviors that make you miserable. My greatest joy is being a part of you rediscovering yours.
You’re creative, caring, maybe the go-to person for everyone else—but inside, you’re stuck. You’ve been told you’re “sooo self-aware,” but insight hasn’t quieted your inner critic or sparked joy. Whether you’re burned out, blocked, or questioning who you are, I work with deep-feeling humans; LGBTQ+ folx, creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, helpers, and healers—to process old wounds, reconnect with your inner strength, and finally feel at home in yourself. Healing can be messy, but it’s worth it.
You’re creative, caring, maybe the go-to person for everyone else—but inside, you’re stuck. You’ve been told you’re “sooo self-aware,” but insight hasn’t quieted your inner critic or sparked joy. Whether you’re burned out, blocked, or questioning who you are, I work with deep-feeling humans; LGBTQ+ folx, creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, helpers, and healers—to process old wounds, reconnect with your inner strength, and finally feel at home in yourself. Healing can be messy, but it’s worth it.
I work with people who are struggling with trauma symptoms (nightmares, dissociation, flashbacks), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or who just feel bad and can’t figure out why. Whether these are due to terrible events that have shaped you, negative beliefs about yourself, or experiences in relationships that feel hard to let go of, my hope is that we can find you some relief.
I work with people who are struggling with trauma symptoms (nightmares, dissociation, flashbacks), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or who just feel bad and can’t figure out why. Whether these are due to terrible events that have shaped you, negative beliefs about yourself, or experiences in relationships that feel hard to let go of, my hope is that we can find you some relief.
Are you looking for a LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor? My name is Karensa Lynch (she/they), and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. LGBTQIA+ individuals are unique in our challenges, relationships, and the way we see the world. Whether you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, dealing with challenges in a world that sees you as different due to being queer and/or neurodivergent, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I am here to help you on your path to a happier and more fulfilling life!
Are you looking for a LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor? My name is Karensa Lynch (she/they), and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. LGBTQIA+ individuals are unique in our challenges, relationships, and the way we see the world. Whether you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, dealing with challenges in a world that sees you as different due to being queer and/or neurodivergent, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I am here to help you on your path to a happier and more fulfilling life!
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
I work with clients on topics including anxiety, depression, confidence, stress management, life transitions, communication skills, LGBT+ topics, and identity exploration. My mission as your therapist is to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story, develop insight and understanding, and work toward accomplishing your personal goals. I see therapy as a team effort to help you build the life you want for yourself.
I work with clients on topics including anxiety, depression, confidence, stress management, life transitions, communication skills, LGBT+ topics, and identity exploration. My mission as your therapist is to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story, develop insight and understanding, and work toward accomplishing your personal goals. I see therapy as a team effort to help you build the life you want for yourself.
Out of place in the suburbs of Atlanta as a rainbow, neurodivergent sheep, I was able to discover belonging in fantasy, science fiction, storytelling, and arts and crafts. I still belong in those spaces and have discovered more treasures along the way, including comic books, superheroes, TTRPGs/roleplaying games (like D&D), video games, and other artsy and nerdy things.
Out of place in the suburbs of Atlanta as a rainbow, neurodivergent sheep, I was able to discover belonging in fantasy, science fiction, storytelling, and arts and crafts. I still belong in those spaces and have discovered more treasures along the way, including comic books, superheroes, TTRPGs/roleplaying games (like D&D), video games, and other artsy and nerdy things.
Hey! I'm Talia Auslin, an open-minded, empathetic therapist with 9 years of experience. Life can feel overwhelming, isolating, or stuck in a negative cycle, and during those times, having a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings is so important—especially with someone who will listen, support, and validate you. My goal is to meet your needs using a non-judgmental, inclusive, person-centered, and holistic approach, walking alongside you as you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward.
Hey! I'm Talia Auslin, an open-minded, empathetic therapist with 9 years of experience. Life can feel overwhelming, isolating, or stuck in a negative cycle, and during those times, having a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings is so important—especially with someone who will listen, support, and validate you. My goal is to meet your needs using a non-judgmental, inclusive, person-centered, and holistic approach, walking alongside you as you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward.
Finding the right therapist is a way to practice self advocacy! I value you considering me to meet your needs! Clients often come to me to work on difficult events, such as workplace or school stress, traumatic experiences, cultural traumas, coming out, transitioning, struggling with substance misuse, or even the things that the world labels as positive, such as a new job, marriage, or parenting. I value authenticity, autonomy, and vulnerability. As a consent-based humanistic therapist, I greatly value your growth and needs. I'm here to validate your experiences and help you to move toward a healthier life with more contentment!
Finding the right therapist is a way to practice self advocacy! I value you considering me to meet your needs! Clients often come to me to work on difficult events, such as workplace or school stress, traumatic experiences, cultural traumas, coming out, transitioning, struggling with substance misuse, or even the things that the world labels as positive, such as a new job, marriage, or parenting. I value authenticity, autonomy, and vulnerability. As a consent-based humanistic therapist, I greatly value your growth and needs. I'm here to validate your experiences and help you to move toward a healthier life with more contentment!
Are you or a loved one: Dealing with issues of coming out or gender transition? A couple looking to adopt or blend a family? The parent of a child dealing with their sexuality? Coping with grief or trauma? Working through past or present abuse? Affected by substance use? I can help. For over 15 years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking answers to questions like these. Your concerns are important. You deserve a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who understands them from day one.
Are you or a loved one: Dealing with issues of coming out or gender transition? A couple looking to adopt or blend a family? The parent of a child dealing with their sexuality? Coping with grief or trauma? Working through past or present abuse? Affected by substance use? I can help. For over 15 years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking answers to questions like these. Your concerns are important. You deserve a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who understands them from day one.
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. Jayde is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters in mental health counseling program with experience seeing individuals and groups.
AJ is here to provide the space needed to explore your inner self & what it means to be uniquely you. AJ is a LMSW with 6 years of experience in the field. They've worked with adults who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, & substance misuse. They've also worked in crisis intervention & harm reduction. AJ uses various clinical approaches, such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), & somatic therapy.
AJ is here to provide the space needed to explore your inner self & what it means to be uniquely you. AJ is a LMSW with 6 years of experience in the field. They've worked with adults who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, & substance misuse. They've also worked in crisis intervention & harm reduction. AJ uses various clinical approaches, such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), & somatic therapy.
Jacklyn Joy Byrd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you constantly disconnected from your body? Do you feel like you are on auto-pilot? I specialize in working with queer and trans adolescents and adults navigating identity, life transitions, and trauma. My somatic approach helps you connect with your body’s wisdom to support healing and presence. In our work together, I focus on creating safety, trust, and connection—foundations that make lasting change possible. My practice blends lived experience and clinical expertise to offer relational, affirming, and evidence-based care.
Are you constantly disconnected from your body? Do you feel like you are on auto-pilot? I specialize in working with queer and trans adolescents and adults navigating identity, life transitions, and trauma. My somatic approach helps you connect with your body’s wisdom to support healing and presence. In our work together, I focus on creating safety, trust, and connection—foundations that make lasting change possible. My practice blends lived experience and clinical expertise to offer relational, affirming, and evidence-based care.
Online Therapists
Sarah Larkin Birdsong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM, LPC
5 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Available for anyone in Georgia or New York. Specializing in couples and individuals, I consider counseling a collaborative practice in communication and connection. You set the goals, my job is to create an accepting and supportive space to process loss, heal trauma, manage stress, make strong decisions, and better understand relationships. Drawing from different disciplines to treat the whole person. Integrating mindfulness, spotting patterns, reflecting back what I see, and offering psycho-education when desired. I am transparent, honest, and will call it as I see it, but always defer to you as the expert.
Available for anyone in Georgia or New York. Specializing in couples and individuals, I consider counseling a collaborative practice in communication and connection. You set the goals, my job is to create an accepting and supportive space to process loss, heal trauma, manage stress, make strong decisions, and better understand relationships. Drawing from different disciplines to treat the whole person. Integrating mindfulness, spotting patterns, reflecting back what I see, and offering psycho-education when desired. I am transparent, honest, and will call it as I see it, but always defer to you as the expert.
You want more than anything to connect with the people you care about but find yourself getting angry or pulling away when situations become tense. The changes you’ve worked so hard to make don’t feel like enough anymore. You’ve been in therapy before, but it has only taken you so far and you want to experience deeper healing.
You want more than anything to connect with the people you care about but find yourself getting angry or pulling away when situations become tense. The changes you’ve worked so hard to make don’t feel like enough anymore. You’ve been in therapy before, but it has only taken you so far and you want to experience deeper healing.
Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of life’s changes can be revitalizing. I would be excited to be there with you on your path as a co-journeyer and as a provider of objective, researched-based counseling.
Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of life’s changes can be revitalizing. I would be excited to be there with you on your path as a co-journeyer and as a provider of objective, researched-based counseling.
Accepting new clients! I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives. This might be wanting to feel less anxious or depressed, have healthier relationships, have a deeper knowledge of yourself, or something else. I also have a particular interest in working with clients living with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who are "in transition" from non-disabled to disabled. I am a Qualifying WPATH Member and can provide mental health services for individuals looking for support specific to gender-related topics, like social & medical transitioning.
Accepting new clients! I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives. This might be wanting to feel less anxious or depressed, have healthier relationships, have a deeper knowledge of yourself, or something else. I also have a particular interest in working with clients living with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who are "in transition" from non-disabled to disabled. I am a Qualifying WPATH Member and can provide mental health services for individuals looking for support specific to gender-related topics, like social & medical transitioning.
Koral specializes in exploring the unconscious mind with a focus on the intersection of psycho-spiritual sexuality and gender expression, as well as religious deconstruction. Drawing from Jungian principles and mindfulness practices, Koral offers a holistic approach to therapy that fosters deep self-awareness and personal transformation. In a collaborative, non-hierarchical setting, you and Koral will co-create a therapeutic space that encourages the exchange of ideas and insights.
Koral specializes in exploring the unconscious mind with a focus on the intersection of psycho-spiritual sexuality and gender expression, as well as religious deconstruction. Drawing from Jungian principles and mindfulness practices, Koral offers a holistic approach to therapy that fosters deep self-awareness and personal transformation. In a collaborative, non-hierarchical setting, you and Koral will co-create a therapeutic space that encourages the exchange of ideas and insights.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
The gender of your therapist can matter, depending on your individual comfort preferences and therapeutic goals. While therapy outcomes are often driven by the therapist’s methodology and the strength of the therapeutic relationship, many people feel more at ease working with a therapist who shares or understands their gender identity, which can enhance trust and improve therapy outcomes. For clients who are non-binary or gender-diverse, working with a therapist of a similar identity may reduce the need to explain or justify their experiences and can increase the sense of being seen and understood. This dynamic may be especially important when addressing topics related to gender, sexuality, trauma, or relationships. Ultimately, what matters most is finding a therapist who is respectful and knowledgeable of your identity—regardless of their own gender.
What are the advantages of seeing a non-binary therapist?
Working with a non-binary therapist can offer unique benefits for individuals seeking support around gender identity. Therapists who personally identify as non-binary may bring both professional training and personal insight to their work, creating a therapeutic space that some clients may find more affirming and welcoming. These therapists often have specialized knowledge in areas such as gender-affirming care, gender dysphoria, and navigating family or social acceptance. They may also be particularly skilled in helping clients find additional resources, such as affirming healthcare providers or community-based supports that align with and affirm their identity.
How can I find a non-binary therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for identifying therapists who identify as non-binary. You can use filters to search by identity markers as well as by clinical specialty, therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, session costs, and languages spoken to help ensure a good fit. During an initial consultation or early sessions, consider asking about the therapist’s training in gender-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related topics. An effective therapist will be open and affirming in their responses. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.