Katie Leikam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, BC-TMH
She/Her/Hers
As an affirming provider for LGBTQ, transgender and gender expansive clients, my practice centers around supporting this community. If you want to explore your gender identity and/or sexuality, overcome anxiety and panic attacks, or work through relationship stress or I can help you. If you are seeking a secular, gender affirming therapist to walk with you through your gender transition, I can walk with you. My WPATH specialization is with children and adolescents and tweens and teens enjoy working with me. I use mindful self-compassion, solution focused therapy and CBT that allows me to work with teenagers and adults alike.
I specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients and members of the LGBTQIA community. I am a secular therapist who has completed additional training for my WPATH GEI certification specializing in working with children and adolescents and adults. I also write WPATH soc v7 gender affirming hormone and surgery letters for my clients.
I know it's hard to find a LGBTQIA and gender affirming, secular therapist in the Southeast. I opened my practice to serve you and I have continuously received training to do so. I offer expert and convenient care for my clients in person in Decatur, GA and video throughout GA, NC, SC and FL. Call or email me for a free consultation.

Katie Leikam
“LGBTQ and transgender affirming therapist in GA, SC, NC & FL specializing in working with gender identity, anxiety with teens and adults. ”
Call or Email Katie Leikam for a free phone consultation now - (404) 495-8535
Finances
- Cost per Session: $225 - $250
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
I provide a receipt for you to give to your insurance company for reimbursement for our sessions based on your out of network benefits.
Email me or call (404) 495-8535 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 9 Years
- License: Georgia / CSW006045
- School: University of Georgia
- Year Graduated: 2009
I am also certified by the World Professional Association of Transgender Health as a GEI SOC v7 certified member.
Additional Credentials
- License No. and State: C013283 North Carolina
- License No. and State: 12526 South Carolina
- License No. and State: 127 Florida
Katie Leikam's Groups
Gender Identity Consultation Group
Peer consultation group lead by Katie Leikam, LCSW, LISW-CP for education on working with clients who are transgender, gender creative and gender expansive including children and adults. This small group meets once monthly to discuss using theoretical modalities, best practices, and policy.
Specialties
- Transgender
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
Issues
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Religious Trauma
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
- Gay
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- HIV / AIDS Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender Allied
- Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindful Self Compassion
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 26 Dec 2020