Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Sanjay Shah
Psychologist, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
Dr. Shah offers TeleTherapy through video conferencing (https://www.atlpsy.com/teletherapy). We often face challenges that can impact our security, emotional well-being, and sense of identity. Dr. Shah works with adults facing ongoing challenges or momentary stressful situations. Certain life circumstances might be serving as road blocks to our goals and sense of sanctification. Negative thoughts and emotions might impact your ability to flourish in relationships, work, or school. Learning additional skills, how to best use your strengths, and and how to effectively manage stress are often needed to overcome obstacles.
Dr. Shah offers TeleTherapy through video conferencing (https://www.atlpsy.com/teletherapy). We often face challenges that can impact our security, emotional well-being, and sense of identity. Dr. Shah works with adults facing ongoing challenges or momentary stressful situations. Certain life circumstances might be serving as road blocks to our goals and sense of sanctification. Negative thoughts and emotions might impact your ability to flourish in relationships, work, or school. Learning additional skills, how to best use your strengths, and and how to effectively manage stress are often needed to overcome obstacles.
Gordon Shippey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I specialize in helping men transform their relationships, careers and friendships. Many of my clients work with technology or see the Internet as a major part of their lives. In my private practice
I specialize in helping men transform their relationships, careers and friendships. Many of my clients work with technology or see the Internet as a major part of their lives. In my private practice
Ken Crumpton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Georgia with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have experience in working with children, and adults facing challenges related to Depression, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief, Stress, and Adjustment.
I am licensed in Georgia with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have experience in working with children, and adults facing challenges related to Depression, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief, Stress, and Adjustment.
Maureen Ann O'Toole
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30307
I believe that good psychotherapy is rooted in a strong collaborative relationship. I began my career decades ago in community mental health, and I have worked in many different formats and settings with clients of all ages and dispositions. I have a good grasp of the relationship between immediate passions and long-term developmental needs, and I am flexibly responsive in helping clients to navigate apparent conflicts between them. I have many different skills to bring to bear to assist in examining these issues, and in making and implementing good decisions. These skills include humanistic, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.
I believe that good psychotherapy is rooted in a strong collaborative relationship. I began my career decades ago in community mental health, and I have worked in many different formats and settings with clients of all ages and dispositions. I have a good grasp of the relationship between immediate passions and long-term developmental needs, and I am flexibly responsive in helping clients to navigate apparent conflicts between them. I have many different skills to bring to bear to assist in examining these issues, and in making and implementing good decisions. These skills include humanistic, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.
Aimee Hall (Formally Mason)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339 (Online Only)
Whether this is your first-time seeking therapy, or you are looking for a new perspective, it is important to find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience working with a wide range of individuals, that are seeking help creating and achieving their personal goals. I draw upon different perspectives, in order to create a customized approach to therapy for every client I have. I have experience working in community-based settings with diverse populations including adolescents, veterans, parents and many other individuals of different races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.
Whether this is your first-time seeking therapy, or you are looking for a new perspective, it is important to find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience working with a wide range of individuals, that are seeking help creating and achieving their personal goals. I draw upon different perspectives, in order to create a customized approach to therapy for every client I have. I have experience working in community-based settings with diverse populations including adolescents, veterans, parents and many other individuals of different races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.
Aloha J McGregor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MCCHt, NLPMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326
As a mental health counselor specializing in counseling for counselors and mental health professionals, I understand the unique challenges that you face in your profession. Just as you provide support and guidance to your clients, I am here to offer the same level of care and understanding to you. Being a counselor can be an emotionally demanding and deeply rewarding calling. It requires immense empathy, resilience, and the ability to hold space for others' pain and struggles. However, it's crucial to remember that even the most compassionate and experienced counselors need support too.
As a mental health counselor specializing in counseling for counselors and mental health professionals, I understand the unique challenges that you face in your profession. Just as you provide support and guidance to your clients, I am here to offer the same level of care and understanding to you. Being a counselor can be an emotionally demanding and deeply rewarding calling. It requires immense empathy, resilience, and the ability to hold space for others' pain and struggles. However, it's crucial to remember that even the most compassionate and experienced counselors need support too.
Tameika Cheek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30338 (Online Only)
I'm a down-to-earth, millennial therapist who specializes in helping young women develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Together, we work through difficult experiences & life transitions with the lack of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love being the root of the issue: depression & anxiety, the break-up you can’t get over, your overbearing parent, unhealthy expectations, feeling stuck in life, the killer of joy-comparison, boundary issues in relationships, self-defeating negative thoughts, poor self-care, or even just needing a mental health check up. Any of this sound familiar? I can help!
I'm a down-to-earth, millennial therapist who specializes in helping young women develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Together, we work through difficult experiences & life transitions with the lack of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love being the root of the issue: depression & anxiety, the break-up you can’t get over, your overbearing parent, unhealthy expectations, feeling stuck in life, the killer of joy-comparison, boundary issues in relationships, self-defeating negative thoughts, poor self-care, or even just needing a mental health check up. Any of this sound familiar? I can help!
Adversity University (Courage + Motivation)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
Coming from an unstable childhood, I understood the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships. By the time I graduated from high school, I lived in 22 different homes and went to 10 different schools. I would later earn my Bachelors and Masters Degree from South Carolina State University, become a Licensed Professional Counselor, and developed a passion for assisting others with embracing and overcoming adversity and develop a positive mindset for a successful life. I founded Courage & Motivation Psychotherapy and Coaching Inc. in 2009 to create a platform to motivate and elevate clients in the state of GA.
Coming from an unstable childhood, I understood the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships. By the time I graduated from high school, I lived in 22 different homes and went to 10 different schools. I would later earn my Bachelors and Masters Degree from South Carolina State University, become a Licensed Professional Counselor, and developed a passion for assisting others with embracing and overcoming adversity and develop a positive mindset for a successful life. I founded Courage & Motivation Psychotherapy and Coaching Inc. in 2009 to create a platform to motivate and elevate clients in the state of GA.
Shereka S Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30336 (Online Only)
I am Shereka S. Shaw, a License Professional Counselor for the state of Georgia. Are you an African American Woman, often misunderstood, while struggling with managing being an employee, being a wife and being a mother? Are you a person who is often overwhelmed with various feelings related to stress, frustration and aggravation? I have over 10 years of experience working with those who struggle with managing their emotions due to depression, anxiety, or past traumatic events.
I am Shereka S. Shaw, a License Professional Counselor for the state of Georgia. Are you an African American Woman, often misunderstood, while struggling with managing being an employee, being a wife and being a mother? Are you a person who is often overwhelmed with various feelings related to stress, frustration and aggravation? I have over 10 years of experience working with those who struggle with managing their emotions due to depression, anxiety, or past traumatic events.
Deborah (Christine) Woodard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, alone, or even doubting your decisions? Do you feel stuck in the same cycle of high conflict, poor communication, and/or abuse in your relationships? Or do you find that you have difficulty setting boundaries, juggling the many tasks in your day, and often say "yes" when you really want to say "no" to others?
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, alone, or even doubting your decisions? Do you feel stuck in the same cycle of high conflict, poor communication, and/or abuse in your relationships? Or do you find that you have difficulty setting boundaries, juggling the many tasks in your day, and often say "yes" when you really want to say "no" to others?
Taylor Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30307 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. This is most often due to past experiences that have yet to be processed and resolved, so they block the way to adult relationship success and lead to repeating patterns. Developing a secure attachment style allows you to confidently be yourself, set healthy boundaries, implement self-care, and build healthy platonic and romantic connection for a greater quality of life.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. This is most often due to past experiences that have yet to be processed and resolved, so they block the way to adult relationship success and lead to repeating patterns. Developing a secure attachment style allows you to confidently be yourself, set healthy boundaries, implement self-care, and build healthy platonic and romantic connection for a greater quality of life.
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Turnmeika Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTS-I, CMAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308
Throughout life's journey, many people will or may have encountered some form of trauma, abuse, hurt, or pain. If that’s you, I want you also to know that it’s been me too. You’re Not Alone! I am passionate about working with Teens And Adults. I speak trauma, truth, and transparency. Allow me to walk with you along the journey and assist you in living and no longer existing.
Throughout life's journey, many people will or may have encountered some form of trauma, abuse, hurt, or pain. If that’s you, I want you also to know that it’s been me too. You’re Not Alone! I am passionate about working with Teens And Adults. I speak trauma, truth, and transparency. Allow me to walk with you along the journey and assist you in living and no longer existing.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Are you Stuck? Need Clarity and Balance? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? As a High-Performing Professional Woman struggling with life transitions (career, relationship, relocation, etc.) you may be feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself frustrated with where your life is currently and ready to learn new ways to cope with anxiety, professional stress, strained relationships, fatigue and self-love? Stop waiting for change to just happen! It's time to do something different. The best version of yourself is waiting to be unleashed!
Are you Stuck? Need Clarity and Balance? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? As a High-Performing Professional Woman struggling with life transitions (career, relationship, relocation, etc.) you may be feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself frustrated with where your life is currently and ready to learn new ways to cope with anxiety, professional stress, strained relationships, fatigue and self-love? Stop waiting for change to just happen! It's time to do something different. The best version of yourself is waiting to be unleashed!
Unleashminds Hypnotherapy
CCHT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30354
Hypnotherapy allows you to have positive suggestions made directly to your subconscious mind to help you make permanent positive behavioral changes. Have you known the answers to a test after you finished the test, Some of these tests determine if we still have a job or promotions, a lot of pressure and stress. Hypnotherapy helps with memory, stress, and anxieties and so much more. Our body responds to our thoughts, Fertility and Weight loss is very much affected by stress. Stress contributes to a plethora of conditions we suffer from, Hypnotherapy is an excellent method to get past these issues.
Hypnotherapy allows you to have positive suggestions made directly to your subconscious mind to help you make permanent positive behavioral changes. Have you known the answers to a test after you finished the test, Some of these tests determine if we still have a job or promotions, a lot of pressure and stress. Hypnotherapy helps with memory, stress, and anxieties and so much more. Our body responds to our thoughts, Fertility and Weight loss is very much affected by stress. Stress contributes to a plethora of conditions we suffer from, Hypnotherapy is an excellent method to get past these issues.
Lynn E Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30342
My commitment is to facilitate your growth and healing in a supportive and collaborative relationship designed to meet your unique needs. As a seasoned therapist I listen and seek to understand your world using technical skills as well as the wisdom and intuitive knowing that I bring from over four decades of experience in private practice and agency settings. I have a passion for my work and I function with compassion and caring. I continue to pursue learning and skill building including cutting edge research on the brain and tools to generate healing and change.
My commitment is to facilitate your growth and healing in a supportive and collaborative relationship designed to meet your unique needs. As a seasoned therapist I listen and seek to understand your world using technical skills as well as the wisdom and intuitive knowing that I bring from over four decades of experience in private practice and agency settings. I have a passion for my work and I function with compassion and caring. I continue to pursue learning and skill building including cutting edge research on the brain and tools to generate healing and change.
Malia Nicole Reese
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308
Are you tired of always feeling sad, unmotivated, lack of energy, and as if no one else cares? Do you have thoughts of wanting to escape, feeling emotionally unsafe, and unable to cope? I am an associate licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who understands asking for help can be a difficult step, but I am here to say you will not go through it alone. Sometimes life events and challenges get the best of us or maybe you are struggling to find balance in your life. Relationships with friends, family, and partners can be challenging and maybe you are seeking better communication skills and understanding. Start your journey with me!
Are you tired of always feeling sad, unmotivated, lack of energy, and as if no one else cares? Do you have thoughts of wanting to escape, feeling emotionally unsafe, and unable to cope? I am an associate licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who understands asking for help can be a difficult step, but I am here to say you will not go through it alone. Sometimes life events and challenges get the best of us or maybe you are struggling to find balance in your life. Relationships with friends, family, and partners can be challenging and maybe you are seeking better communication skills and understanding. Start your journey with me!
Joy Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307
The truth is, you're a total badass who has been pushing through pain and difficulty most of your life. Most people around you don't notice that you’re struggling, because you've been holding it all together so long. But all the struggle and the work to keep it "under wraps" is starting to wear on you. You're tired. You might feel numb and struggle to connect with those you love or feel constantly on-edge or anxious. You may even have flashbacks of your worst moments or developed chronic pain or syndromes. It's starting to feel impossible to keep "holding it all together."
The truth is, you're a total badass who has been pushing through pain and difficulty most of your life. Most people around you don't notice that you’re struggling, because you've been holding it all together so long. But all the struggle and the work to keep it "under wraps" is starting to wear on you. You're tired. You might feel numb and struggle to connect with those you love or feel constantly on-edge or anxious. You may even have flashbacks of your worst moments or developed chronic pain or syndromes. It's starting to feel impossible to keep "holding it all together."
Belinda Sanders-Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308
I see my role as a psychotherapist as that of the catalyst for change. I integrate therapeutic techniques to foster a safe, non-judgmental counseling environment where clients are able to do their internal work. The approaches I utilize include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mind/Body Awareness. My roles in life have included being an elementary and middle school educator, caregiver, spouse, parent of adult children, and most recently grandparent. I'm experienced in the dynamics of the ever-evolving family system.
I see my role as a psychotherapist as that of the catalyst for change. I integrate therapeutic techniques to foster a safe, non-judgmental counseling environment where clients are able to do their internal work. The approaches I utilize include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mind/Body Awareness. My roles in life have included being an elementary and middle school educator, caregiver, spouse, parent of adult children, and most recently grandparent. I'm experienced in the dynamics of the ever-evolving family system.
Amy Kemp-Wellmeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker( LCSW) with over 25 years of clinical experience. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker( LCSW) with over 25 years of clinical experience. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland.
Michael Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness, addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.
Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness, addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.
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Number of Therapists in Atlanta, GA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Atlanta, GA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Atlanta, GA see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Atlanta?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.