LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Chamblee, GA
I primarily work with young adults, to early 30s. My work with clients focuses on self discovery; exploring parts, sides, and aspects of Self they have never met before. Our work together is centered around embodiment and connection with the most authentic and genuine Capital-S Self. I work from a mixture of lenses, including systemic and holistic; understanding that every struggle an individual faces does not exist in a vacuum outside of oppressive and controlling systems. Sometimes work with me is deconstructing how these systems have defined and categorized you: who are you in spite of these systems?
I primarily work with young adults, to early 30s. My work with clients focuses on self discovery; exploring parts, sides, and aspects of Self they have never met before. Our work together is centered around embodiment and connection with the most authentic and genuine Capital-S Self. I work from a mixture of lenses, including systemic and holistic; understanding that every struggle an individual faces does not exist in a vacuum outside of oppressive and controlling systems. Sometimes work with me is deconstructing how these systems have defined and categorized you: who are you in spite of these systems?
I also offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy for PTSD & run 2 queer DBT groups.
In my practice, I blend traditional therapy (CBT) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & parts work. This approach engages both mind & body, fostering a deeper understanding of self and empowering you to create & share the life you desire. Recognizing that our challenges stem from both internal & external sources, I approach our care holistically.
I also offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy for PTSD & run 2 queer DBT groups.
In my practice, I blend traditional therapy (CBT) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & parts work. This approach engages both mind & body, fostering a deeper understanding of self and empowering you to create & share the life you desire. Recognizing that our challenges stem from both internal & external sources, I approach our care holistically.
Do you feel misunderstood, like you're carrying secrets about past traumas that no one can know and are struggling with the complicated grief that comes with it? It's exhausting to manage complex post traumatic stress and feelings of guilt or shame every day. Ruptures with your religious community or estrangements from loved ones may have fractured your support system, making the thought of being vulnerable terrifying. You want relief, to feel safe enough to stop dissociating, and the clarity to process your past so you can finally stop leading with fear and start leading with love.
Do you feel misunderstood, like you're carrying secrets about past traumas that no one can know and are struggling with the complicated grief that comes with it? It's exhausting to manage complex post traumatic stress and feelings of guilt or shame every day. Ruptures with your religious community or estrangements from loved ones may have fractured your support system, making the thought of being vulnerable terrifying. You want relief, to feel safe enough to stop dissociating, and the clarity to process your past so you can finally stop leading with fear and start leading with love.
As a super femme, queer, creative, fat and multiracial person, I have the lived experience and understanding of what it means to move through a world that feels like it was not designed for you.
I get what it can be like to feel that society does not have a space for you and I know how hard it can be to create this for yourself. I would be honored to help create this space together to allow you to expand and grow.
As a super femme, queer, creative, fat and multiracial person, I have the lived experience and understanding of what it means to move through a world that feels like it was not designed for you.
I get what it can be like to feel that society does not have a space for you and I know how hard it can be to create this for yourself. I would be honored to help create this space together to allow you to expand and grow.
Peyton Lathem Waggener
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMAC, LPC, NCC, MS, CCH
5 Endorsed
Online Only
My passion is facilitating growth and healing using your intersecting identities, both visible and invisible, as strengths. In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/Kink. I am sex-positive & sex-work-positive. I have extensive experience with anxiety management, aging, career counseling, creativity coaching, mood disorders, divorce recovery, incarceration and reentry, and supporting those who practice alternative spiritualities.
My passion is facilitating growth and healing using your intersecting identities, both visible and invisible, as strengths. In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/Kink. I am sex-positive & sex-work-positive. I have extensive experience with anxiety management, aging, career counseling, creativity coaching, mood disorders, divorce recovery, incarceration and reentry, and supporting those who practice alternative spiritualities.
I am especially interested in working with queer, trans, and gender-diverse folks, religious exiters and those with religious trauma, cult/abusive system survivors, writers and readers, storytellers, artists and creative folks, and geeks/nerds.
Out of place in the suburbs as a neurodivergent, rainbow sheep, I was able to find a place 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 nerdy and artsy things.
I work at 2 practices, one which is private pay only and another that accepts insurance. For self pay, Modern Path is my primary hub; at Fleurish Psychotherapy I accept United Healthcare Student Resources, Aetna, and Cigna.
Contact me for more info!
I am especially interested in working with queer, trans, and gender-diverse folks, religious exiters and those with religious trauma, cult/abusive system survivors, writers and readers, storytellers, artists and creative folks, and geeks/nerds.
Out of place in the suburbs as a neurodivergent, rainbow sheep, I was able to find a place 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 nerdy and artsy things.
I work at 2 practices, one which is private pay only and another that accepts insurance. For self pay, Modern Path is my primary hub; at Fleurish Psychotherapy I accept United Healthcare Student Resources, Aetna, and Cigna.
Contact me for more info!
5-generation, neuroqueer, Afro-Latina AuDHDer, I understand how it is navigating a world not built with you in mind; I am grateful to work with PoGM, QT2BIPOC, immigrant, 2S/ LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, CPTSD, etc.) adults.
My therapist mantras are “baby steps” and “you gotta feel it to heal it.” These statements guide our work together, and I further steady myself in these truths: your story, voice, and wisdom matter. What never gets old for me is exploring what healing looks like on your terms, and seeing what happens when you reconnect with + embody your truest self.
My work is rooted in mindfulness, intention, and co-creating a space that feels settled, yet expansive; a space that you can safely challenge old patterns, live within your values, and care for the version of yourself that no longer has to just survive.
5-generation, neuroqueer, Afro-Latina AuDHDer, I understand how it is navigating a world not built with you in mind; I am grateful to work with PoGM, QT2BIPOC, immigrant, 2S/ LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, CPTSD, etc.) adults.
My therapist mantras are “baby steps” and “you gotta feel it to heal it.” These statements guide our work together, and I further steady myself in these truths: your story, voice, and wisdom matter. What never gets old for me is exploring what healing looks like on your terms, and seeing what happens when you reconnect with + embody your truest self.
My work is rooted in mindfulness, intention, and co-creating a space that feels settled, yet expansive; a space that you can safely challenge old patterns, live within your values, and care for the version of yourself that no longer has to just survive.
Collaboration is key and I especially enjoy working with college students, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Welcome, thanks for visiting! Most important to know about therapy with me - my approach is rooted in creating rapport and connection rather than following a technique or a formula, and I believe deep conversations flow from being understood. Together we can build insight and discover the origins of your concerns - I enjoy facilitating the "deep dive" with an inquisitive, exploratory perspective led by mutual curiosity. Whether you're going through a messy break up, burdened by perfectionism, struggling in relationships, or simply wanting to understand yourself better - I'll help guide the process of self-inquiry and reconnection.
Collaboration is key and I especially enjoy working with college students, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Welcome, thanks for visiting! Most important to know about therapy with me - my approach is rooted in creating rapport and connection rather than following a technique or a formula, and I believe deep conversations flow from being understood. Together we can build insight and discover the origins of your concerns - I enjoy facilitating the "deep dive" with an inquisitive, exploratory perspective led by mutual curiosity. Whether you're going through a messy break up, burdened by perfectionism, struggling in relationships, or simply wanting to understand yourself better - I'll help guide the process of self-inquiry and reconnection.
If you’re navigating a major life transition, moving through grief, or feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, you don’t have to do it alone . I work with adults who feel stuck, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward, even when they’re doing their best to hold everything together. I know starting therapy can feel so intimidating, and it takes courage to open up. I became a therapist because I care deeply about creating a space where people feel understood, supported and empowered to reconnect with themselves.
If you’re navigating a major life transition, moving through grief, or feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, you don’t have to do it alone . I work with adults who feel stuck, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward, even when they’re doing their best to hold everything together. I know starting therapy can feel so intimidating, and it takes courage to open up. I became a therapist because I care deeply about creating a space where people feel understood, supported and empowered to reconnect with themselves.
About me: I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+, furry, CNM, & geeky communities.
There are as many reasons to come to therapy as there are genres of anime or video games. Maybe you’ve felt out of place when someone didn’t quite ‘get’ you, or life seems set on ‘hard mode.’ Whether it’s processing challenges, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or uncovering your life’s purpose, I’m here to help. Together, let’s get curious and discover clarity, self-acceptance, and values that reflect your unique self.
About me: I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+, furry, CNM, & geeky communities.
There are as many reasons to come to therapy as there are genres of anime or video games. Maybe you’ve felt out of place when someone didn’t quite ‘get’ you, or life seems set on ‘hard mode.’ Whether it’s processing challenges, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or uncovering your life’s purpose, I’m here to help. Together, let’s get curious and discover clarity, self-acceptance, and values that reflect your unique self.
Tamekia Meko Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, MAC, DOT-SAP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
I offer individual and group therapy for queer and neurodiverse teens, young adults, and established adults who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and struggling to navigate life following challenging experiences.
I use trauma informed, evidence-based principles from CBT, DBT, ACT, and CPT to facilitate a strengths-based narrative approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore difficult thoughts and emotions, work to break unhelpful patterns, and build self-compassion to reclaim the story of your life.
I offer individual and group therapy for queer and neurodiverse teens, young adults, and established adults who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and struggling to navigate life following challenging experiences.
I use trauma informed, evidence-based principles from CBT, DBT, ACT, and CPT to facilitate a strengths-based narrative approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore difficult thoughts and emotions, work to break unhelpful patterns, and build self-compassion to reclaim the story of your life.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and older adults with anxiety, chronic stress, identity concerns (including LGBTQ+ affirming care), self-esteem, self-compassion, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feeling lost.
I offer a supportive, affirming space where you don’t have to hold it all together. My relational, collaborative approach draws from Relational-Cultural Theory to help you explore how relationships, culture, and identity impact your well-being. We'll work together to reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, and help you feel more grounded and empowered.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and older adults with anxiety, chronic stress, identity concerns (including LGBTQ+ affirming care), self-esteem, self-compassion, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feeling lost.
I offer a supportive, affirming space where you don’t have to hold it all together. My relational, collaborative approach draws from Relational-Cultural Theory to help you explore how relationships, culture, and identity impact your well-being. We'll work together to reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, and help you feel more grounded and empowered.
I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, identity exploration and development, understanding neurodivergence, trauma, and navigating the stressors of life as someone with multiple intersections of identity.
I believe, as a transgender woman, it is my duty to help my own community. I have the lived experience that many cisgender therapists don't have. Regarding gender work, I see it as a self archeological dig, and through processing we will help you find the gender that feels right to you. I work primarily from a narrative perspective.
I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, identity exploration and development, understanding neurodivergence, trauma, and navigating the stressors of life as someone with multiple intersections of identity.
I believe, as a transgender woman, it is my duty to help my own community. I have the lived experience that many cisgender therapists don't have. Regarding gender work, I see it as a self archeological dig, and through processing we will help you find the gender that feels right to you. I work primarily from a narrative perspective.
Grant D. Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC, NCC, CGT
5 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities.
You are the expert in your own life, I am just the Obi-Wan/Gandalf/Kakashi/Xavier sent to guide you along the way. I am a Certified Geek Therapist focusing on using your passions and fandoms in the therapy process. I also regularly utilize narrative, psychodynamic, existential, affirmative, and group therapies in my daily practice.
I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities.
You are the expert in your own life, I am just the Obi-Wan/Gandalf/Kakashi/Xavier sent to guide you along the way. I am a Certified Geek Therapist focusing on using your passions and fandoms in the therapy process. I also regularly utilize narrative, psychodynamic, existential, affirmative, and group therapies in my daily practice.
EMDR-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, I offer trauma-responsive care grounded in authenticity.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your purpose? Are anxiety or depression making it harder to navigate daily life or relationships? Do you find yourself at the intersection of identity, spirituality, or sexuality longing for a space where all parts of you are seen and celebrated? I offer a collaborative, affirming space where healing happens without judgment and your story is honored, not pathologized. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
EMDR-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, I offer trauma-responsive care grounded in authenticity.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your purpose? Are anxiety or depression making it harder to navigate daily life or relationships? Do you find yourself at the intersection of identity, spirituality, or sexuality longing for a space where all parts of you are seen and celebrated? I offer a collaborative, affirming space where healing happens without judgment and your story is honored, not pathologized. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with LGBTQ+ folks, disabled and chronically ill clients, and people holding identities and experiences that the world doesn’t always know how to make space for.
My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, but also honest. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up fully and not have to perform wellness or explain why things feel hard. Together, we can make sense of patterns that are keeping you stuck, loosen the grip of internalized narra
I work with LGBTQ+ folks, disabled and chronically ill clients, and people holding identities and experiences that the world doesn’t always know how to make space for.
My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, but also honest. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up fully and not have to perform wellness or explain why things feel hard. Together, we can make sense of patterns that are keeping you stuck, loosen the grip of internalized narra
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
Therapy for Highly Sensitive People and High-Functioning Anxiety. Therapy isn't about "fixing" you. You're not broken. You adapted and found ways to survive hard things. Therapy helps you notice what is no longer serving you and what might be possible instead. It's not about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more yourself. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) and high-functioning anxiety. You notice subtleties, are impacted by others’ moods, and get easily drained by noise, conflict, or busyness.
Therapy for Highly Sensitive People and High-Functioning Anxiety. Therapy isn't about "fixing" you. You're not broken. You adapted and found ways to survive hard things. Therapy helps you notice what is no longer serving you and what might be possible instead. It's not about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more yourself. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) and high-functioning anxiety. You notice subtleties, are impacted by others’ moods, and get easily drained by noise, conflict, or busyness.
Hey there, I’m Jason and I’m so happy you’re here! I have both professional and personal experiences navigating gender, sexual, and racial identity, religious deconstruction, and relational stress. I enjoy working with individuals and relationships. Together we can explore topics like healing from trauma, improving communication with partners, leading a values driven life, and more!
Hey there, I’m Jason and I’m so happy you’re here! I have both professional and personal experiences navigating gender, sexual, and racial identity, religious deconstruction, and relational stress. I enjoy working with individuals and relationships. Together we can explore topics like healing from trauma, improving communication with partners, leading a values driven life, and more!
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.