LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Scottdale, GA
My professional commitment is to guide individuals toward healing and resilience in the aftermath of distress and trauma. I understand that the profound impact of such experiences can lead to debilitating anxiety, social isolation, and a loss of engagement with life. I strive to empower clients to reclaim their well-being by reducing anxiety, fostering renewed connection with the world, and strengthening interpersonal relationships. This is achieved through the development of adaptive coping strategies, the cultivation of positive experiences, and the exploration of cognitive patterns.
My professional commitment is to guide individuals toward healing and resilience in the aftermath of distress and trauma. I understand that the profound impact of such experiences can lead to debilitating anxiety, social isolation, and a loss of engagement with life. I strive to empower clients to reclaim their well-being by reducing anxiety, fostering renewed connection with the world, and strengthening interpersonal relationships. This is achieved through the development of adaptive coping strategies, the cultivation of positive experiences, and the exploration of cognitive patterns.
With over 15 years of experience in the field of education, psychology, and school administration, Dr. Huddleston brings a wealth of expertise and compassionate care to individuals navigating the complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities. As a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental assessments, Dr. Huddleston works closely with children, adolescents, and their families to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies for these conditions.
With over 15 years of experience in the field of education, psychology, and school administration, Dr. Huddleston brings a wealth of expertise and compassionate care to individuals navigating the complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities. As a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental assessments, Dr. Huddleston works closely with children, adolescents, and their families to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies for these conditions.
Welcome. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. You may be navigating a major life change, caregiving for others, managing chronic pain, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or grief.
Maybe you're highly self-critical, constantly striving, yet unsure how to slow down without falling behind. Life feels heavy, and it’s hard to make space for yourself. Therapy can provide that space. Imagine having room to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we can work to improve coping, build resilience, and make peace with that inner critic.
Welcome. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. You may be navigating a major life change, caregiving for others, managing chronic pain, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or grief.
Maybe you're highly self-critical, constantly striving, yet unsure how to slow down without falling behind. Life feels heavy, and it’s hard to make space for yourself. Therapy can provide that space. Imagine having room to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we can work to improve coping, build resilience, and make peace with that inner critic.
You are smart and resourceful, but your emotional difficulties and insecurities have proven to be more stubborn than other problems you've faced. Despite learning a lot about yourself through self-inquiry, reading, and prior experiences with therapy, you have once again come to the point of feeling stuck. You may feel like you are falling short of your potential. You may be exhausted yet too stressed out to rest. You may be too burnt out to work - almost as if you are broken. You may be experiencing intense feelings without obvious cause. Or maybe your relationship or parenting situation is so high-conflict that you feel hopeless.
You are smart and resourceful, but your emotional difficulties and insecurities have proven to be more stubborn than other problems you've faced. Despite learning a lot about yourself through self-inquiry, reading, and prior experiences with therapy, you have once again come to the point of feeling stuck. You may feel like you are falling short of your potential. You may be exhausted yet too stressed out to rest. You may be too burnt out to work - almost as if you are broken. You may be experiencing intense feelings without obvious cause. Or maybe your relationship or parenting situation is so high-conflict that you feel hopeless.
There are many things that may impact a person's ability to lead a full life, including challenges at work or school, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and past traumas or losses. My goal as a therapist is to help clients move through their challenges and develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they are able to live more satisfying and present lives. I do this by assisting clients in processing their feelings and identifying and connecting the things that have shaped them - including their relationships, thoughts, and attachment/trauma experiences - to their current issues.
There are many things that may impact a person's ability to lead a full life, including challenges at work or school, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and past traumas or losses. My goal as a therapist is to help clients move through their challenges and develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they are able to live more satisfying and present lives. I do this by assisting clients in processing their feelings and identifying and connecting the things that have shaped them - including their relationships, thoughts, and attachment/trauma experiences - to their current issues.
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why does everything feel so heavy, even when I’m doing everything right?” You may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, or a life transition that has left you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. I work with individuals who are often carrying more than others realize and are searching for ways to reconnect with themselves, develop healthier ways of coping, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why does everything feel so heavy, even when I’m doing everything right?” You may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, or a life transition that has left you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. I work with individuals who are often carrying more than others realize and are searching for ways to reconnect with themselves, develop healthier ways of coping, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Hi, my name is LaKisha, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Vibrational Wellness Institute. I offer individualized and integrative therapeutic support grounded in your strengths, your story, and your capacity to heal and reach your goals. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered frameworks — blending what works best for you rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. I pay attention to the whole person, including how the body holds stress and trauma, not just thoughts and feelings.
Hi, my name is LaKisha, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Vibrational Wellness Institute. I offer individualized and integrative therapeutic support grounded in your strengths, your story, and your capacity to heal and reach your goals. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered frameworks — blending what works best for you rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. I pay attention to the whole person, including how the body holds stress and trauma, not just thoughts and feelings.
The clients who see me often feel stuck in their thoughts or in a pattern they find difficult to step out of, from being overwhelmed with problems, hopelessness about the future, or trapped by dopamine-seeking behaviors. My role is to offer my expertise and compassion to understand what you are experiencing, what you need to move towards a life you want to live, and together I help my clients find a path to freedom.
The clients who see me often feel stuck in their thoughts or in a pattern they find difficult to step out of, from being overwhelmed with problems, hopelessness about the future, or trapped by dopamine-seeking behaviors. My role is to offer my expertise and compassion to understand what you are experiencing, what you need to move towards a life you want to live, and together I help my clients find a path to freedom.
Life can be hard sometimes, but you don't have to navigate that alone. Whether you're an individual dealing with past traumas that are unresolved or the loss of a significant entity in your life, a couple wanting to get through a rough patch, a family needing to improve communication, sometimes you just need an objective perspective to help see your way through. I can help! It’s not an easy process, and it may mean that I ask the hard questions that make you uncomfortable, but I will sit with you in that discomfort and encourage you as you work through it. I’ll be there with you every step of the way!
Life can be hard sometimes, but you don't have to navigate that alone. Whether you're an individual dealing with past traumas that are unresolved or the loss of a significant entity in your life, a couple wanting to get through a rough patch, a family needing to improve communication, sometimes you just need an objective perspective to help see your way through. I can help! It’s not an easy process, and it may mean that I ask the hard questions that make you uncomfortable, but I will sit with you in that discomfort and encourage you as you work through it. I’ll be there with you every step of the way!
I have extensive experience supporting the adoption triad, and LGBTQ+ kids, families, and individuals.
I enjoy working with parents and children to facilitate emotional connection, communication, decrease problematic behaviors, and increase positive interactions. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients to express and process their feelings and learn new skills.
I have extensive experience supporting the adoption triad, and LGBTQ+ kids, families, and individuals.
I enjoy working with parents and children to facilitate emotional connection, communication, decrease problematic behaviors, and increase positive interactions. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients to express and process their feelings and learn new skills.
You’re navigating the aftermath of trauma, chronic stress, or a major life transition such as divorce, illness, loss, or parenting a child facing serious challenges. You feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself or your partner, and longing for clarity and peace. You’re ready to process what’s been holding you back, whether that’s childhood wounds, persistent anxiety, or a relationship that’s lost its way. You want more than symptom relief. You want deep understanding, healing, and a life that feels authentic, grounded, and meaningful, guided by a therapist who is steady, thoughtful, and unhurried.
You’re navigating the aftermath of trauma, chronic stress, or a major life transition such as divorce, illness, loss, or parenting a child facing serious challenges. You feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself or your partner, and longing for clarity and peace. You’re ready to process what’s been holding you back, whether that’s childhood wounds, persistent anxiety, or a relationship that’s lost its way. You want more than symptom relief. You want deep understanding, healing, and a life that feels authentic, grounded, and meaningful, guided by a therapist who is steady, thoughtful, and unhurried.
With every twist and turn of life's happenings come the fear of uncertainty, grieving the loss of what once was, and even the excitement of what's to come. I'm here to tell you that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions do not have to be as black and white as the world would try to make them out to be. As a trauma-informed professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their life experiences. Whether you're starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.
With every twist and turn of life's happenings come the fear of uncertainty, grieving the loss of what once was, and even the excitement of what's to come. I'm here to tell you that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions do not have to be as black and white as the world would try to make them out to be. As a trauma-informed professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their life experiences. Whether you're starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.
I provide affirming, individualized care and hold an open, inclusive lens for LGBTQIA, Black, and BIPOC individuals.
Maybe you are navigating a major life transition, relationship strain, parenting stress, or the lingering impact of past trauma. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. On the outside you manage, but internally you feel stretched thin and exhausted.
I provide affirming, individualized care and hold an open, inclusive lens for LGBTQIA, Black, and BIPOC individuals.
Maybe you are navigating a major life transition, relationship strain, parenting stress, or the lingering impact of past trauma. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. On the outside you manage, but internally you feel stretched thin and exhausted.
"Compassionate Support for Caregivers."
If you're feeling stretched thin, burdened by guilt, or simply seeking clarity and emotional relief, I am here for you. Together, we can explore strategies to manage your emotions, set boundaries, and find a sustainable balance.
"Compassionate Support for Caregivers."
If you're feeling stretched thin, burdened by guilt, or simply seeking clarity and emotional relief, I am here for you. Together, we can explore strategies to manage your emotions, set boundaries, and find a sustainable balance.
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.
Sex and Relationship therapy for queer, neurodivergent, polyamorous, and anyone a grandparent might call "a little different
Using storytelling, we'll explore how the problems you're facing have shaped and influenced your life. I see therapy as a co-investigating with you to uncover the effects of the problem and find the stories you want to be living.
The problems are a part of your story, but they have to be the narrator.
Sex and Relationship therapy for queer, neurodivergent, polyamorous, and anyone a grandparent might call "a little different
Using storytelling, we'll explore how the problems you're facing have shaped and influenced your life. I see therapy as a co-investigating with you to uncover the effects of the problem and find the stories you want to be living.
The problems are a part of your story, but they have to be the narrator.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Evelyn Ellington, and I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University and my Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree from Valdosta State University. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and school-related challenges. My goal is to provide a warm supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and encouraged in their growth journey.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Evelyn Ellington, and I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University and my Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree from Valdosta State University. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and school-related challenges. My goal is to provide a warm supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and encouraged in their growth journey.
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins and I am excited to support you in your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years.
I have worked in a variety of fields including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. I am passionate about helping people to reach their goals and develop lifelong wellness.
As a therapist, it is not my role or desire to give you advice or make decisions for you. What I offer is a place for you to feel valued for who you are, exactly as you are.
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins and I am excited to support you in your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years.
I have worked in a variety of fields including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. I am passionate about helping people to reach their goals and develop lifelong wellness.
As a therapist, it is not my role or desire to give you advice or make decisions for you. What I offer is a place for you to feel valued for who you are, exactly as you are.
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Sometimes, it can be difficult to acknowledge when we need help. It can be even more difficult to acknowledge this with someone else present. Counseling, however, creates a safe space to share struggles, fears, feelings, experiences, and more. Counseling can provide peace of mind in good times or bad. As a counselor it is my goal to provide you with a space that is warm and welcoming, and one which you can come as you are! I provide counseling services from a non-judgmental and empathetic point of view.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to acknowledge when we need help. It can be even more difficult to acknowledge this with someone else present. Counseling, however, creates a safe space to share struggles, fears, feelings, experiences, and more. Counseling can provide peace of mind in good times or bad. As a counselor it is my goal to provide you with a space that is warm and welcoming, and one which you can come as you are! I provide counseling services from a non-judgmental and empathetic point of view.
I am dedicated to advocating for mental health and wellness for individuals of all backgrounds, focusing on women’s health through all the stages of life, people of color, and LGBTQ+ communities.
My specialties include self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, menopause, relational conflict, communication struggles, and ADHD. My clients are struggling with life’s transitions. They may have relationship struggles like dating, mastering interpersonal skills, hormonal shifts, marital concerns, parenting, career goals, academic interventions, or finances.
I am dedicated to advocating for mental health and wellness for individuals of all backgrounds, focusing on women’s health through all the stages of life, people of color, and LGBTQ+ communities.
My specialties include self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, menopause, relational conflict, communication struggles, and ADHD. My clients are struggling with life’s transitions. They may have relationship struggles like dating, mastering interpersonal skills, hormonal shifts, marital concerns, parenting, career goals, academic interventions, or finances.
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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.