Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Congratulate yourself - you are already on track to a new you - the one that feels empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. It isn't easy seeking support, and be proud of yourself for doing so today. Are you feeling dread when you wake up in the mornings? Is there an endless list of tasks you have been putting off? Maybe you feel the need to just hit "pause" on life for now. Perhaps that "thing" you went through that hurt greatly - you aren't as much past it as you thought. These are common themes (amongst many more) that bring my clients to therapy, and I will be able to support you.
Congratulate yourself - you are already on track to a new you - the one that feels empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. It isn't easy seeking support, and be proud of yourself for doing so today. Are you feeling dread when you wake up in the mornings? Is there an endless list of tasks you have been putting off? Maybe you feel the need to just hit "pause" on life for now. Perhaps that "thing" you went through that hurt greatly - you aren't as much past it as you thought. These are common themes (amongst many more) that bring my clients to therapy, and I will be able to support you.
Celestine Cookson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
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!
I am a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience in various counseling techniques, such as Individual, group, couples, and family therapy. I focus on anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, and Grief. I utilize theoretical approaches: Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I genuinely believe therapy requires courage to embrace, understand, and confront life’s difficulties.
I am a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience in various counseling techniques, such as Individual, group, couples, and family therapy. I focus on anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, and Grief. I utilize theoretical approaches: Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I genuinely believe therapy requires courage to embrace, understand, and confront life’s difficulties.
I am Esther M. Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LCSW, CCTP) with over 30 years of clinical practice. I have a unique calling to serve others with dignity and respect. Helping adults and couples gain insight and become better versions of themselves is a vital part of my clinical practice. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.
I am Esther M. Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LCSW, CCTP) with over 30 years of clinical practice. I have a unique calling to serve others with dignity and respect. Helping adults and couples gain insight and become better versions of themselves is a vital part of my clinical practice. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.
Are you suffering from OCD, severe anxiety or an addiction that is taking over your life? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you keep falling back into old patterns you cannot break? Often, unresolved trauma or pain can get trapped in our bodies and manifest in all kinds of different forms such as OCD, eating disorders, addictions, etc. To cope/survive, we end up inadvertently creating another problem on top of it! I've been through it all, so I truly understand the struggle as well as how to get to the other side of it. My passion is helping others do the same. I'm down to earth, direct (but gentle) and solution-focused.
Are you suffering from OCD, severe anxiety or an addiction that is taking over your life? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you keep falling back into old patterns you cannot break? Often, unresolved trauma or pain can get trapped in our bodies and manifest in all kinds of different forms such as OCD, eating disorders, addictions, etc. To cope/survive, we end up inadvertently creating another problem on top of it! I've been through it all, so I truly understand the struggle as well as how to get to the other side of it. My passion is helping others do the same. I'm down to earth, direct (but gentle) and solution-focused.
Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.
Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.
Are you an individual who is going through a life transition, burnt out, anxious, depressed, feeling blocked, stuck, or insecure, and unsure how to navigate a path forward? Life takes us on many different journeys throughout the years. Sometimes we are unsure if our next move will be the best move. We sometimes run into detours that knock us off our path, and sometimes life hits hard and knocks us completely off course. The best part is that we can get back on course towards our desired destination. You have the power to heal, evolve, and thrive, and I can help.
Are you an individual who is going through a life transition, burnt out, anxious, depressed, feeling blocked, stuck, or insecure, and unsure how to navigate a path forward? Life takes us on many different journeys throughout the years. Sometimes we are unsure if our next move will be the best move. We sometimes run into detours that knock us off our path, and sometimes life hits hard and knocks us completely off course. The best part is that we can get back on course towards our desired destination. You have the power to heal, evolve, and thrive, and I can help.
When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it seems one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you could have done differently. You want to stop feeling so raw and vulnerable.
When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it seems one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you could have done differently. You want to stop feeling so raw and vulnerable.
Are you wondering how to better manage life’s emotional setbacks, unsure how to tap into your strengths and weather the natural storms of life? Throughout our many developmental stages, it’s normal to be uncertain, lose our way or even stumble. Having an invested therapeutic partner can provide a safe space to not be okay, while simultaneously acknowledging the strength and skills you have to build the life that meets your needs and values.
Are you wondering how to better manage life’s emotional setbacks, unsure how to tap into your strengths and weather the natural storms of life? Throughout our many developmental stages, it’s normal to be uncertain, lose our way or even stumble. Having an invested therapeutic partner can provide a safe space to not be okay, while simultaneously acknowledging the strength and skills you have to build the life that meets your needs and values.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to lose sight of who you are or what you want. I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself, uncover what's holding you back, and build a future that aligns with your potential. My work is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the complexity of human experience and resilience of the human spirit. Together, we'll navigate the challenges you're facing, detect patterns, and develop tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. If you're ready to create meaningful change, let's get started. If you're not quite ready, I can meet you there too.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to lose sight of who you are or what you want. I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself, uncover what's holding you back, and build a future that aligns with your potential. My work is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the complexity of human experience and resilience of the human spirit. Together, we'll navigate the challenges you're facing, detect patterns, and develop tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. If you're ready to create meaningful change, let's get started. If you're not quite ready, I can meet you there too.
You are able to function through the day, but are you truly thriving? We have all been hit with a barrage of disasters and societal woes over the past few years. You are not alone in feeling like life has been a continuous struggle. However, you suspect that you could be coping better. Your thoughts feel out of control at times, and you never seem to run out of things to worry about. It's been a struggle to be present, and you have trouble finding anything more than fleeting joy. There are times when you feel powerless. You wonder at times, "Is it possible for life to be better than this?" I believe that, yes, it is possible.
You are able to function through the day, but are you truly thriving? We have all been hit with a barrage of disasters and societal woes over the past few years. You are not alone in feeling like life has been a continuous struggle. However, you suspect that you could be coping better. Your thoughts feel out of control at times, and you never seem to run out of things to worry about. It's been a struggle to be present, and you have trouble finding anything more than fleeting joy. There are times when you feel powerless. You wonder at times, "Is it possible for life to be better than this?" I believe that, yes, it is possible.
Postpartum looks different for all of us. Safely navigating it so that we get to enjoy the literal fruits of our labor is the goal! I desire to help moms name their feelings and process them, to minimize the “crazy” feeling and to develop tools to manage their mental as they raise a child(ren).
Postpartum looks different for all of us. Safely navigating it so that we get to enjoy the literal fruits of our labor is the goal! I desire to help moms name their feelings and process them, to minimize the “crazy” feeling and to develop tools to manage their mental as they raise a child(ren).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of life challenges. I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where every client feels safe to explore and process their experiences at their own pace.
My work is grounded in CBT, DBT, Gottman methods, and strengths-based perspective, and the core belief in each person’s inherent worth. I specialize in working with adults and couples, offering both short-term and long-term therapy. My clinical experience spans diverse settings and populations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of life challenges. I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where every client feels safe to explore and process their experiences at their own pace.
My work is grounded in CBT, DBT, Gottman methods, and strengths-based perspective, and the core belief in each person’s inherent worth. I specialize in working with adults and couples, offering both short-term and long-term therapy. My clinical experience spans diverse settings and populations.
Give yourself credit, you have already taken a step towards finding a therapist. We will look at what is weighing on your shoulders. Is it grief, anxiety, trauma, depression and/or family stressors? It may be business issues, wanting more from your job, or a job demanding more than you can possibly give. Do you feel like you have lost your voice?
Give yourself credit, you have already taken a step towards finding a therapist. We will look at what is weighing on your shoulders. Is it grief, anxiety, trauma, depression and/or family stressors? It may be business issues, wanting more from your job, or a job demanding more than you can possibly give. Do you feel like you have lost your voice?
I hold a Master of Education with a concentration in Counseling and Development and Master of Human Nutrition both from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I am committed to providing researched-based, scientifically proven techniques and solutions with honesty, integrity, professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
I hold a Master of Education with a concentration in Counseling and Development and Master of Human Nutrition both from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I am committed to providing researched-based, scientifically proven techniques and solutions with honesty, integrity, professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
If you are someone who is ready to take the leap and explore the issues you've been having, then lets go for it! Whether its to talk through trauma, relationship issues, depression and even processing what it means to be a 2nd generation American. The therapeutic relationship is what we will create to help heal and restore what's broken. In its place is an empowered individual who believes they can overcome. If your goal is to get through your issues while making room for self-discovery then this is something we can do together.
If you are someone who is ready to take the leap and explore the issues you've been having, then lets go for it! Whether its to talk through trauma, relationship issues, depression and even processing what it means to be a 2nd generation American. The therapeutic relationship is what we will create to help heal and restore what's broken. In its place is an empowered individual who believes they can overcome. If your goal is to get through your issues while making room for self-discovery then this is something we can do together.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, addiction, grief, or navigating major transitions. With years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I’m here to help you address these challenges with care tailored to your unique needs. My approach integrates a range of proven techniques, including Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, 12-Step Recovery, Couples Communication, Effective Parenting strategies, and business coaching for those managing career-related stress.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, addiction, grief, or navigating major transitions. With years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I’m here to help you address these challenges with care tailored to your unique needs. My approach integrates a range of proven techniques, including Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, 12-Step Recovery, Couples Communication, Effective Parenting strategies, and business coaching for those managing career-related stress.
Milena Skollar, LCSW, is a board-certified therapist who is also certified in the following areas: Individual adult therapy, Discernment Counseling for couples, Pediatric OCD and child/adolescent work. Milena holds a master's degree from Columbia University and received a certificate in family therapy with a focus on children and adolescents, after a three-year, post-master’s program at the renowned Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. With 31 years of experience as a licensed therapist, she has worked in family therapy centers, hospitals, schools and private practice.
Milena Skollar, LCSW, is a board-certified therapist who is also certified in the following areas: Individual adult therapy, Discernment Counseling for couples, Pediatric OCD and child/adolescent work. Milena holds a master's degree from Columbia University and received a certificate in family therapy with a focus on children and adolescents, after a three-year, post-master’s program at the renowned Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. With 31 years of experience as a licensed therapist, she has worked in family therapy centers, hospitals, schools and private practice.
Dr. Williams endeavors to empower and equip individuals to be the best they can be for themselves, their children, their families, and the world. This is achieved through counseling, therapy, empowerment groups, leadership coaching, and life coaching. Dr. Williams specifically deals with issues regarding Marriage and Relationships, Spiritual Challenges, Emotional Disorders, Loss and Grief, Anxiety, and Depression, just to name a few. She also provides Premarital Counseling and Organizational Wellness Support.
Dr. Williams endeavors to empower and equip individuals to be the best they can be for themselves, their children, their families, and the world. This is achieved through counseling, therapy, empowerment groups, leadership coaching, and life coaching. Dr. Williams specifically deals with issues regarding Marriage and Relationships, Spiritual Challenges, Emotional Disorders, Loss and Grief, Anxiety, and Depression, just to name a few. She also provides Premarital Counseling and Organizational Wellness Support.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Jessica Bauer has her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology and is the owner of Informed Therapy Group, a group practice that specializes in transforming lives through both individual and couples therapy. We help you find solutions, heal trauma, process emotions, increase connection and work through past negative experiences. We want our clients to feel seen and heard in the therapeutic space, as we believe this is the only way to create meaningful change in the lives of our clients. Make your wellbeing a priority and get the support you deserve!
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Jessica Bauer has her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology and is the owner of Informed Therapy Group, a group practice that specializes in transforming lives through both individual and couples therapy. We help you find solutions, heal trauma, process emotions, increase connection and work through past negative experiences. We want our clients to feel seen and heard in the therapeutic space, as we believe this is the only way to create meaningful change in the lives of our clients. Make your wellbeing a priority and get the support you deserve!
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Number of Therapists in Atlanta, GA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Atlanta, GA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 63% | Relationship Issues |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | Aetna |
| 87% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Atlanta, GA see their clients
| 63% | Online Only | |
| 37% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |