LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ellenwood, GA
Hello, My name is Tamika Veal and I have 8 years of experience counseling clients with issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress, family conflict, relationship issues, and anger management, among many other issues. My specialty is treating individuals with difficulties effectively communicating their needs within their relationships with partners, relatives, friends, children etc. with an emphasis on assertiveness training for building and nurturing long-lasting interpersonal relationships. I serve adults ages 18-65+ by helping them solve issues they cannot readily solve themselves.
Hello, My name is Tamika Veal and I have 8 years of experience counseling clients with issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress, family conflict, relationship issues, and anger management, among many other issues. My specialty is treating individuals with difficulties effectively communicating their needs within their relationships with partners, relatives, friends, children etc. with an emphasis on assertiveness training for building and nurturing long-lasting interpersonal relationships. I serve adults ages 18-65+ by helping them solve issues they cannot readily solve themselves.
I believe that every person has a unique story, and therapy should be a place where you feel safe, heard, and understood. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the experiences that may be influencing their current struggles while developing practical tools to help them move forward. My goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen your coping skills, and reconnect with the strengths you already possess. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can show up exactly as you are.
I believe that every person has a unique story, and therapy should be a place where you feel safe, heard, and understood. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the experiences that may be influencing their current struggles while developing practical tools to help them move forward. My goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen your coping skills, and reconnect with the strengths you already possess. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can show up exactly as you are.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out for therapeutic services. I am here to provide professional help! Together, we will get you to your better place. You don't have to do this alone. I am licensed in the state of Georgia and California and I have over 20 years of counseling experience. I offer Psychotherapy Services in a confidential home office and virtually. I am now licensed in the state of California as well.
I also offer individual clinical supervision, both virtually and in person, with flexible scheduling, for a fee, to students seeking clinical supervision hours.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out for therapeutic services. I am here to provide professional help! Together, we will get you to your better place. You don't have to do this alone. I am licensed in the state of Georgia and California and I have over 20 years of counseling experience. I offer Psychotherapy Services in a confidential home office and virtually. I am now licensed in the state of California as well.
I also offer individual clinical supervision, both virtually and in person, with flexible scheduling, for a fee, to students seeking clinical supervision hours.
I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA people who have experienced some form of Trauma, Crisis, Loss, or Life Change.
I am Kristole Pierce a Nationally Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, who specializes in Trauma, Grief, and Life Changes. I view Psychotherapy as a balanced partnership and process, in which you are the expert on your life, and I am the experienced guide who walks with you to a destination of healing and truth.
I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA people who have experienced some form of Trauma, Crisis, Loss, or Life Change.
I am Kristole Pierce a Nationally Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, who specializes in Trauma, Grief, and Life Changes. I view Psychotherapy as a balanced partnership and process, in which you are the expert on your life, and I am the experienced guide who walks with you to a destination of healing and truth.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating life’s challenges. My professional background includes experience across multiple settings, including school-based mental health, behavioral health services, child welfare, and crisis intervention. This diverse experience allows me to understand the complex systems that impact individuals and families and to tailor support in a way that is both practical and meaningful.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating life’s challenges. My professional background includes experience across multiple settings, including school-based mental health, behavioral health services, child welfare, and crisis intervention. This diverse experience allows me to understand the complex systems that impact individuals and families and to tailor support in a way that is both practical and meaningful.
My name is Alexandra, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who struggle with relationships, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and mental illnesses. I help by providing a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, teaching practical coping strategies, and guiding clients toward healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
My name is Alexandra, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who struggle with relationships, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and mental illnesses. I help by providing a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, teaching practical coping strategies, and guiding clients toward healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Anxiety And Imposter Syndrome Dominique Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling mentally and physically exhausted? Do you find yourself meeting the needs and wants of work, family and other projects but not having enough energy left to focus on you? We give so much to others that we often forget it is essential to take care of ourself first. Sometimes we do not recognize the impact that stress, anxiety, and depression have on our mental and physical state because we are on ‘auto-pilot’. Being mindful of our mind and body leads to awareness, healing, and peace.
Are you feeling mentally and physically exhausted? Do you find yourself meeting the needs and wants of work, family and other projects but not having enough energy left to focus on you? We give so much to others that we often forget it is essential to take care of ourself first. Sometimes we do not recognize the impact that stress, anxiety, and depression have on our mental and physical state because we are on ‘auto-pilot’. Being mindful of our mind and body leads to awareness, healing, and peace.
Welcome! My name is Candice Schalit. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, to immigrant parents. My parents instilled in me a passion for being an active listener, and with that, I speak from a position of compassion and knowledge. I enjoy the field of mental health and helping others create balance with their mental health. I am licensed in GA and SC. I am committed to being your co-pilot on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
Welcome! My name is Candice Schalit. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, to immigrant parents. My parents instilled in me a passion for being an active listener, and with that, I speak from a position of compassion and knowledge. I enjoy the field of mental health and helping others create balance with their mental health. I am licensed in GA and SC. I am committed to being your co-pilot on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
We specialize in: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Chronic Pain/Illness, Faith-Based, Anger Management, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Personality Disorder, Parenting, Religion, Bipolar, Postpartum Depression, Career, Immigrants/Refugees and more.
Sunflower Counseling exists so that people seeking the highest quality of mental health services, at an affordable rate, can be counseled by professionals who train and specialize in multiple areas of mental health healing. Sunflower Counseling is committed to strengthening every individual, couple, child, and family in our community by providing care and therapeutic services to break the chains of mental and behavioral health stigmas.
We specialize in: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Chronic Pain/Illness, Faith-Based, Anger Management, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Personality Disorder, Parenting, Religion, Bipolar, Postpartum Depression, Career, Immigrants/Refugees and more.
Sunflower Counseling exists so that people seeking the highest quality of mental health services, at an affordable rate, can be counseled by professionals who train and specialize in multiple areas of mental health healing. Sunflower Counseling is committed to strengthening every individual, couple, child, and family in our community by providing care and therapeutic services to break the chains of mental and behavioral health stigmas.
I have been in the practice of assisting adults, children and families since 2000 with issues varying from school/academic problems to marital discord. As a doctorate level clinician I am more than equipped and trained to work with clients who are experiencing residual emotional/mental/behavioral effects from work issues, depression, anxiety, family conflict, marital discord, families in transition, current and past trauma (ie. childhood, sexual abuse, violence).
I have been in the practice of assisting adults, children and families since 2000 with issues varying from school/academic problems to marital discord. As a doctorate level clinician I am more than equipped and trained to work with clients who are experiencing residual emotional/mental/behavioral effects from work issues, depression, anxiety, family conflict, marital discord, families in transition, current and past trauma (ie. childhood, sexual abuse, violence).
Hello, I am Gabrielle, a licensed professional counselor with five years of experience working with individuals and families, serving clients from young adults to older adults. I have provided care in both individual and group therapy settings, including psychoeducational and processing groups.
Hello, I am Gabrielle, a licensed professional counselor with five years of experience working with individuals and families, serving clients from young adults to older adults. I have provided care in both individual and group therapy settings, including psychoeducational and processing groups.
Hello and thank you for considering me in joining you in your Healing! I believe Honesty, Openness and Transparency is the anchor for Hope. At Healing Grounds Therapy & Wellness Center LLC, I provide a nonjudgmental therapeutic safe space in order for you to discover your truth and live a life of authenticity unapologetically. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I use a combination of approaches incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral, reality, solution focused, acceptance and commitment therapy approaches. I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy
Hello and thank you for considering me in joining you in your Healing! I believe Honesty, Openness and Transparency is the anchor for Hope. At Healing Grounds Therapy & Wellness Center LLC, I provide a nonjudgmental therapeutic safe space in order for you to discover your truth and live a life of authenticity unapologetically. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I use a combination of approaches incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral, reality, solution focused, acceptance and commitment therapy approaches. I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy
I am LGBTQIA+-affirming and allied.
You’ve likely had to grow up too fast—navigating emotional neglect, unstable parenting, addiction, or mood disorders in your family. Maybe you were the helper, the achiever, the one who kept it all together. And from the outside, it still looks like you’re holding it all—but inside, you're tired. Anxious. Maybe even lost.
You want more than just survival. You want relationships that feel mutual. A career that doesn’t drain your soul. A sense of calm that doesn’t vanish under pressure.
I work with ambitious, thoughtful adults who carry hidden burdens: anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
I am LGBTQIA+-affirming and allied.
You’ve likely had to grow up too fast—navigating emotional neglect, unstable parenting, addiction, or mood disorders in your family. Maybe you were the helper, the achiever, the one who kept it all together. And from the outside, it still looks like you’re holding it all—but inside, you're tired. Anxious. Maybe even lost.
You want more than just survival. You want relationships that feel mutual. A career that doesn’t drain your soul. A sense of calm that doesn’t vanish under pressure.
I work with ambitious, thoughtful adults who carry hidden burdens: anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
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As LGBTQ+ people, our lives are nuanced and frequently challenging.
I work with adults in the domains of anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, 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 nuanced and frequently challenging.
I work with adults in the domains of anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, 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 am licensed in VA and pre-licensed in GA.
I work with autistic people dealing with isolation, depression, and anxiety. I also work with disordered eating and gender dysphoria. At the heart of my work is a commitment to practicing psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, connect with what matters most, and take action aligned with your values, even when it’s difficult. This allows us to shift from rigid patterns of coping into more empowering ways of engaging.
I am licensed in VA and pre-licensed in GA.
I work with autistic people dealing with isolation, depression, and anxiety. I also work with disordered eating and gender dysphoria. At the heart of my work is a commitment to practicing psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, connect with what matters most, and take action aligned with your values, even when it’s difficult. This allows us to shift from rigid patterns of coping into more empowering ways of engaging.
Ari Garvett | Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, EdS
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
Struggling to maintain a strong bond with your partner? Stress, conflict, & loss of passion can strain any relationship. As a licensed therapist in Florida and Georgia, I offer virtual therapy in both states and in-person sessions in metro Atlanta. I warmly welcome couples of all orientations & offer a therapeutic approach rooted in EFT, the Gottman Method, & Esther Perel’s work to enhance communication, trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Whether you're navigating issues related to sex, trust, or infidelity, or simply feeling a sense of disconnection, I am here to guide you towards a more fulfilling relationship.
Struggling to maintain a strong bond with your partner? Stress, conflict, & loss of passion can strain any relationship. As a licensed therapist in Florida and Georgia, I offer virtual therapy in both states and in-person sessions in metro Atlanta. I warmly welcome couples of all orientations & offer a therapeutic approach rooted in EFT, the Gottman Method, & Esther Perel’s work to enhance communication, trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Whether you're navigating issues related to sex, trust, or infidelity, or simply feeling a sense of disconnection, I am here to guide you towards a more fulfilling relationship.
I'm a strong supporter of an individual's right to live as closely aligned to who they are as possible, and I passionately support LGBTQIA+ clients on this path.
My work is driven by my interest in our shared creaturehood: how we function, what unites us, what experiences we carry, what stories we tell or keep hidden, and how we heal. As a therapist, I invite you speak about what's most important to you, and facilitate you becoming more aware and tolerant of your bodily sensations and emotions, and making connections from past to present experiences. We'll explore what pleasure, safety, well being, and fulfillment look and feel like to you, and what interferes with your experience of these things.
I'm a strong supporter of an individual's right to live as closely aligned to who they are as possible, and I passionately support LGBTQIA+ clients on this path.
My work is driven by my interest in our shared creaturehood: how we function, what unites us, what experiences we carry, what stories we tell or keep hidden, and how we heal. As a therapist, I invite you speak about what's most important to you, and facilitate you becoming more aware and tolerant of your bodily sensations and emotions, and making connections from past to present experiences. We'll explore what pleasure, safety, well being, and fulfillment look and feel like to you, and what interferes with your experience of these things.
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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor whose work is rooted in truth, love, and compassion. With nearly 15 years of experience in behavioral health, I bring a grounded, human-centered approach to therapy one that honors the whole person, not just the symptoms.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor whose work is rooted in truth, love, and compassion. With nearly 15 years of experience in behavioral health, I bring a grounded, human-centered approach to therapy one that honors the whole person, not just the symptoms.
So many people come to therapy because something in them knows there is more truth, more freedom, and more aliveness available than what they are currently living. Sometimes that shows up as anxiety, burnout, grief, self-doubt, relationship pain, or the quiet ache of feeling disconnected from yourself. I offer holistic psychotherapy for adults who are ready for deep, transformative work.
With more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I blend traditional talk therapy with Internal Family Systems, Mindful Self-Compassion, guided relaxation, and clinical hypnotherapy.
So many people come to therapy because something in them knows there is more truth, more freedom, and more aliveness available than what they are currently living. Sometimes that shows up as anxiety, burnout, grief, self-doubt, relationship pain, or the quiet ache of feeling disconnected from yourself. I offer holistic psychotherapy for adults who are ready for deep, transformative work.
With more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I blend traditional talk therapy with Internal Family Systems, Mindful Self-Compassion, guided relaxation, and clinical hypnotherapy.
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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.