LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Decatur, GA
As LGBTQ+ people, our lives are full of nuance.
My specialties include anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, relationship navigation, attachment, harm reduction, and religious trauma. I strongly affirm and am well-informed about queer and trans identities, neurodiversity, racialized & multiracial identities, consensual non-monogamy, kink & BDSM, and body neutrality & positivity.
As LGBTQ+ people, our lives are full of nuance.
My specialties include anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, relationship navigation, attachment, harm reduction, and religious trauma. I strongly affirm and am well-informed about queer and trans identities, neurodiversity, racialized & multiracial identities, consensual non-monogamy, kink & BDSM, and body neutrality & positivity.
I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer experience.
I have extensive training in the Internal Family Systems model and use this compassionate lens to help clients identify various parts inside that might be contributing to patterns they’d like to shift and to address unhealed wounds.
I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer experience.
I have extensive training in the Internal Family Systems model and use this compassionate lens to help clients identify various parts inside that might be contributing to patterns they’d like to shift and to address unhealed wounds.
Affirming therapy for Black, queer & marginalized folks seeking healing, growth & liberation.
Relational and Individual Therapy for Deeper Connection, Healing, and Growth
Relationships don’t thrive on their own, and neither do we. I help slow down, untangle patterns, and build honest, nurturing connection. I welcome all relationship constellations and focus on the whole system, not just conflict. In individual work, I support attachment healing, emotional clarity, and neurodivergent adults seeking practical skills. I also help highly sensitive people create boundaries, stay grounded, and value their depth.
Affirming therapy for Black, queer & marginalized folks seeking healing, growth & liberation.
Relational and Individual Therapy for Deeper Connection, Healing, and Growth
Relationships don’t thrive on their own, and neither do we. I help slow down, untangle patterns, and build honest, nurturing connection. I welcome all relationship constellations and focus on the whole system, not just conflict. In individual work, I support attachment healing, emotional clarity, and neurodivergent adults seeking practical skills. I also help highly sensitive people create boundaries, stay grounded, and value their depth.
I work predominantly with sex workers, queer and trans clients, kink clients, polyamorous clients, and community organizers.
In my current practice, I utilize a combination of somatics and other skills-based modalities to help clients learn to handle difficult emotions both in and outside of the therapy office. I collaborate with my clients in cultivating a treatment plan that addresses unprocessed trauma and assists in expanding their current capacity for pleasure and connection.
I work predominantly with sex workers, queer and trans clients, kink clients, polyamorous clients, and community organizers.
In my current practice, I utilize a combination of somatics and other skills-based modalities to help clients learn to handle difficult emotions both in and outside of the therapy office. I collaborate with my clients in cultivating a treatment plan that addresses unprocessed trauma and assists in expanding their current capacity for pleasure and connection.
I seek to create a safe and inclusive space for black-bodied individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of trauma, sex workers, and clients who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues.
During our sessions together, I will support you in exploring the many parts of you and how they came to be. I will work with you to identify the negative messages connected to these parts of you. We will form a relationship with these parts and create a safe place for all of you to be seen, heard, and understood. In this safe place, you will heal yourself.
I seek to create a safe and inclusive space for black-bodied individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of trauma, sex workers, and clients who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues.
During our sessions together, I will support you in exploring the many parts of you and how they came to be. I will work with you to identify the negative messages connected to these parts of you. We will form a relationship with these parts and create a safe place for all of you to be seen, heard, and understood. In this safe place, you will heal yourself.
I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives.
With you as the expert on your life, I can help you understand how past traumatic experiences might be affecting you today and give you tools to identify your triggers and respond differently to them. My approach to relationship therapy is emotion-focused, sex and kink-positive, and respectful of alternative relationship structures (ex. polyamory).
I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives.
With you as the expert on your life, I can help you understand how past traumatic experiences might be affecting you today and give you tools to identify your triggers and respond differently to them. My approach to relationship therapy is emotion-focused, sex and kink-positive, and respectful of alternative relationship structures (ex. polyamory).
I specialize in counseling services concerning LGBTQIA+ clients, substance use, depression and despair, stress and anxiety, trauma, life adjustment/transition, grief and loss, couples/family dynamics.
My goal is to provide cost-effective, solution-focused treatment to help you feel better in the shortest amount of time. I recognize that whatever brings you to therapy has created pain or problems. That's why we will immediately begin work on how to gain short-term and long-term relief.
I specialize in counseling services concerning LGBTQIA+ clients, substance use, depression and despair, stress and anxiety, trauma, life adjustment/transition, grief and loss, couples/family dynamics.
My goal is to provide cost-effective, solution-focused treatment to help you feel better in the shortest amount of time. I recognize that whatever brings you to therapy has created pain or problems. That's why we will immediately begin work on how to gain short-term and long-term relief.
We're a queer centered and straight friendly practice.
We offer depth-oriented therapy that goes beyond talk. Together, we’ll work with your nervous system, attachment patterns, and embodied experiences to release survival strategies like perfectionism and people-pleasing. Using somatic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches, we create lasting change that helps you feel safe, connected and fully yourself.
We're a queer centered and straight friendly practice.
We offer depth-oriented therapy that goes beyond talk. Together, we’ll work with your nervous system, attachment patterns, and embodied experiences to release survival strategies like perfectionism and people-pleasing. Using somatic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches, we create lasting change that helps you feel safe, connected and fully yourself.
As a gay man I strongly support empowerment of women.
I help people who are feeling overwhelmed get back on track. I assist young adults anxious about work or life who need support and tools to move ahead. Clients of all ages may be going through challenges or life transitions - career, divorce, medical issues, retirement - that show up as anxiety or depression or just feeling stuck. We'll explore what's not working and I'll help you make changes so life can be better. If this is your first time working with a psychotherapist, I'll do my best to explain how therapy works. Good counseling is always a collaboration.
As a gay man I strongly support empowerment of women.
I help people who are feeling overwhelmed get back on track. I assist young adults anxious about work or life who need support and tools to move ahead. Clients of all ages may be going through challenges or life transitions - career, divorce, medical issues, retirement - that show up as anxiety or depression or just feeling stuck. We'll explore what's not working and I'll help you make changes so life can be better. If this is your first time working with a psychotherapist, I'll do my best to explain how therapy works. Good counseling is always a collaboration.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the things you “should” do or how you feel people expect you to present yourself? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life based on the things that you choose to value? Do you struggle with the effects of depression, anxiety, mood disorders or intrusive thoughts? Do the effects of trauma or others’ expectations of, or phobia/bias against your identity seem to prevent you from fully being who you are? We can work together to help you grow towards living a life on your terms- while not denying the realities of the things we cannot fully change in a sometimes-difficult world.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the things you “should” do or how you feel people expect you to present yourself? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life based on the things that you choose to value? Do you struggle with the effects of depression, anxiety, mood disorders or intrusive thoughts? Do the effects of trauma or others’ expectations of, or phobia/bias against your identity seem to prevent you from fully being who you are? We can work together to help you grow towards living a life on your terms- while not denying the realities of the things we cannot fully change in a sometimes-difficult world.
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.
Our aim at All-1-Family is to provide a safe space for all persons, but in particular, LGBT+ identified persons in the Atlanta metro area to simply, be.
All-1-Family offers an array of mental health services that includes: individual therapy, family therapy, teen groups and couples counseling. We also offer specialty services for trans identified persons (i.e., gender psychosocial assessments, HRT approval letters & gender reassignment surgery approval letters).
Our aim at All-1-Family is to provide a safe space for all persons, but in particular, LGBT+ identified persons in the Atlanta metro area to simply, be.
All-1-Family offers an array of mental health services that includes: individual therapy, family therapy, teen groups and couples counseling. We also offer specialty services for trans identified persons (i.e., gender psychosocial assessments, HRT approval letters & gender reassignment surgery approval letters).
Here are some of the areas I am passionate about serving: identity exploration, LGBTQ+, chronic disability/ invisible illness, polyamorous relationships, existential questions.
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.
Here are some of the areas I am passionate about serving: identity exploration, LGBTQ+, chronic disability/ invisible illness, polyamorous relationships, existential questions.
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.
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.
My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
For children I offer child centered play therapy alongside regular parent consults where I teach skills to help support kids' growth outside the playroom. For adults, in addition to talk therapy, I offer lots of creative and non-talky options. I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
For children I offer child centered play therapy alongside regular parent consults where I teach skills to help support kids' growth outside the playroom. For adults, in addition to talk therapy, I offer lots of creative and non-talky options. I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
Are you the Family Hero? Starting therapy can be hard, particularly for those who are not accustomed to seeking support. Recognizing the need for help can feel daunting, as it might seem to challenge the roles you've long upheld—perhaps as the family's hero, the fixer, or the helper. There might be a fear that your vulnerabilities will become apparent in reaching out, questioning the identity you've consistently portrayed. However, it is crucial to embrace a pivotal truth: showing vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but a profound act of bravery. Asking for help is a courageous step. Therapy is transformative self-discovery.
Are you the Family Hero? Starting therapy can be hard, particularly for those who are not accustomed to seeking support. Recognizing the need for help can feel daunting, as it might seem to challenge the roles you've long upheld—perhaps as the family's hero, the fixer, or the helper. There might be a fear that your vulnerabilities will become apparent in reaching out, questioning the identity you've consistently portrayed. However, it is crucial to embrace a pivotal truth: showing vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but a profound act of bravery. Asking for help is a courageous step. Therapy is transformative self-discovery.
Hey there- I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like parts of you are constantly at war with each other, I want you to know you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, nurture self-compassion, and build a life that feels aligned with your values, purpose, and authentic story. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling with the lasting emotional and psychological impacts.
Hey there- I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like parts of you are constantly at war with each other, I want you to know you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, nurture self-compassion, and build a life that feels aligned with your values, purpose, and authentic story. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling with the lasting emotional and psychological impacts.
I work to build healing relationships and hold spaces of care, and growth, for and with LGBTQIA+2S BIPOC folks, particularly queer Black women, femmes, and mixed race people.
In session I am warm, empathetic, informal, and passionate about creating a respectful and genuine relationship where you can heal. Feel free to contact me to discuss if we are a good fit!
I work to build healing relationships and hold spaces of care, and growth, for and with LGBTQIA+2S BIPOC folks, particularly queer Black women, femmes, and mixed race people.
In session I am warm, empathetic, informal, and passionate about creating a respectful and genuine relationship where you can heal. Feel free to contact me to discuss if we are a good fit!
My name is Jen (she/her), and I am passionate about my LGBTQ+ community.
I seek to create mutual trust using an attachment lens, and I reach for mindfulness tools to help us feel safer in our bodies and the moment. I am inspired by trauma-focused care, Internal Family Systems and parts work, somatic interventions, cognitive behavioral models like MBCT, DBT, RODBT, and ACT, and exposure and reprocessing modalities.
My name is Jen (she/her), and I am passionate about my LGBTQ+ community.
I seek to create mutual trust using an attachment lens, and I reach for mindfulness tools to help us feel safer in our bodies and the moment. I am inspired by trauma-focused care, Internal Family Systems and parts work, somatic interventions, cognitive behavioral models like MBCT, DBT, RODBT, and ACT, and exposure and reprocessing modalities.
I am a Black queer therapist committed to helping you tap into your own liberation and authenticity.
Do you feel disconnected from your purpose? Do you wonder what is preventing you from embracing your gifts and following your intuition? Maybe you’ve heard conflicting messages from family, community, religion, or society, and you’re wondering who you really are. As Audre Lorde gently reminds us, “our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.”
Your feelings matter, your experiences matter, and your healing matters. You don’t have to navigate this world alone. It would be an honor to walk with you.
I am a Black queer therapist committed to helping you tap into your own liberation and authenticity.
Do you feel disconnected from your purpose? Do you wonder what is preventing you from embracing your gifts and following your intuition? Maybe you’ve heard conflicting messages from family, community, religion, or society, and you’re wondering who you really are. As Audre Lorde gently reminds us, “our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.”
Your feelings matter, your experiences matter, and your healing matters. You don’t have to navigate this world alone. It would be an honor to walk with you.
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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.