Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Kathryn Bryan
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that entering therapy is an act of courage and trust, and I take that trust seriously. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, and respectful therapeutic experience. I also believe that therapy works best when it is collaborative. Together, we’ll work to identify your specific treatment goals, and the best way to move towards them. We’ll build on your strengths and resilience as we work to develop new ways of coping and increased self-understanding. You’ll find that my therapeutic style is warm, personable, active, and down-to-earth.
I believe that entering therapy is an act of courage and trust, and I take that trust seriously. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, and respectful therapeutic experience. I also believe that therapy works best when it is collaborative. Together, we’ll work to identify your specific treatment goals, and the best way to move towards them. We’ll build on your strengths and resilience as we work to develop new ways of coping and increased self-understanding. You’ll find that my therapeutic style is warm, personable, active, and down-to-earth.
Kecia West
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30312
My name is Kecia West and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in the Augusta/Atlanta Georgia area. I counsel with clients across the state via tele-mental health. I work with individuals, couples, families with a specialty in trauma, anxiety, depression and complicated grief utilizing cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy and family systems. I feel that my style and nonjudgmental approach help me meet the need of the client.
My name is Kecia West and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in the Augusta/Atlanta Georgia area. I counsel with clients across the state via tele-mental health. I work with individuals, couples, families with a specialty in trauma, anxiety, depression and complicated grief utilizing cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy and family systems. I feel that my style and nonjudgmental approach help me meet the need of the client.
Genelle Seward, MA: Therapist | Coach | Speaker
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308
Waitlist for new clients
As a Black woman, I recognize the importance of providing a safe and inclusive space. I work with clients who are navigating day to day life changes such as stress management, anxiety, family/friend relationships, and childhood trauma. Therapy is a collaborative journey that does not have to be traversed alone.
As a Black woman, I recognize the importance of providing a safe and inclusive space. I work with clients who are navigating day to day life changes such as stress management, anxiety, family/friend relationships, and childhood trauma. Therapy is a collaborative journey that does not have to be traversed alone.
Andrea Bryant
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305 (Online Only)
Are you seeking purpose and wholeness? Feeling detached and lost? Do you want to work on your relationship with yourself? Your relationships with others? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the relationship you want? Are you redefining who you want to be? During our time together, the focus will be to meet you where you are and create room for you to feel accepted, respected and heard. With your commitment and effort, we can openly explore your sources of joy, fear, pain, and happiness to create realistic goals that honor who you are and who you want to become.
Are you seeking purpose and wholeness? Feeling detached and lost? Do you want to work on your relationship with yourself? Your relationships with others? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the relationship you want? Are you redefining who you want to be? During our time together, the focus will be to meet you where you are and create room for you to feel accepted, respected and heard. With your commitment and effort, we can openly explore your sources of joy, fear, pain, and happiness to create realistic goals that honor who you are and who you want to become.
TDNT Social Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
It’s my pleasure to work with you to provide clinical support and guidance to help you resolve, reduce or eliminate your presenting issues. Whether you’re experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or some other common/uncommon issue, I’m here and ready to work alongside you to help you work through your issues and come up with an effective and helpful plan to treat these issues. Behavioral issues are numerous and range from mental health conditions to addictions to thinking flaws or bad habits. I am ready to listen to you and see how we can best come up with a plan to get you back on track and possibly change your life for the better!
It’s my pleasure to work with you to provide clinical support and guidance to help you resolve, reduce or eliminate your presenting issues. Whether you’re experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or some other common/uncommon issue, I’m here and ready to work alongside you to help you work through your issues and come up with an effective and helpful plan to treat these issues. Behavioral issues are numerous and range from mental health conditions to addictions to thinking flaws or bad habits. I am ready to listen to you and see how we can best come up with a plan to get you back on track and possibly change your life for the better!
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?
Kasheena Griner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339 (Online Only)
I pride myself on being that therapist that helps you identify practical ways to apply what you already know. While I am an expert in my field, only you are the expert of your own life. Now that you've made it this far, let's work together on what's next for you. Paint a picture of what you want your life to look like and let's put the pieces back in place together. Whatever issues, needs and goals you may have. Allow me to help you solve them. Trust the process of inner healing, allow me to go through the transition with you. You'll be surprised by your own strength. Your journey has already started.
I pride myself on being that therapist that helps you identify practical ways to apply what you already know. While I am an expert in my field, only you are the expert of your own life. Now that you've made it this far, let's work together on what's next for you. Paint a picture of what you want your life to look like and let's put the pieces back in place together. Whatever issues, needs and goals you may have. Allow me to help you solve them. Trust the process of inner healing, allow me to go through the transition with you. You'll be surprised by your own strength. Your journey has already started.
Tamara D Turner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339 (Online Only)
Personal beliefs and thoughts have power over our emotions and behavior. Sometimes we just aren't aware of our underlying beliefs influencing our mood. Awareness allows us to manage our emotional world from a better place. I will help you become aware of your beliefs, how they are affecting you, and help you realize that you have what it takes to make positive changes in your life. I know it can be difficult to talk about your feelings. So I start by providing a safe space for you. Together, we will work collaboratively toward your personal goals, leading to a happier, more productive life.
Personal beliefs and thoughts have power over our emotions and behavior. Sometimes we just aren't aware of our underlying beliefs influencing our mood. Awareness allows us to manage our emotional world from a better place. I will help you become aware of your beliefs, how they are affecting you, and help you realize that you have what it takes to make positive changes in your life. I know it can be difficult to talk about your feelings. So I start by providing a safe space for you. Together, we will work collaboratively toward your personal goals, leading to a happier, more productive life.
Kieyana Thomas
Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30310 (Online Only)
Understanding that many life obstacles occur, I can assist you in the journey of self realization and hope! Transitions can be stressful and emotional, and no two people share the same experiences, making it difficult to align with a lifestyle that works for you while you heal. Allow me to guide you through your transition with empathetic understanding, providing tools and support needed for you to be successful. Our trials and hardships are what shape us and the story of our lives. Despite the challenges that life brings we have the ability to soar above our greatest hurdles.
Understanding that many life obstacles occur, I can assist you in the journey of self realization and hope! Transitions can be stressful and emotional, and no two people share the same experiences, making it difficult to align with a lifestyle that works for you while you heal. Allow me to guide you through your transition with empathetic understanding, providing tools and support needed for you to be successful. Our trials and hardships are what shape us and the story of our lives. Despite the challenges that life brings we have the ability to soar above our greatest hurdles.
Kaela Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I believe one of the bravest things a person can do, is to begin to understand their strength. When entering the therapy room with me, the expectation is that you are the expert of your life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but rather to assist you in discovering it on your own. I feel as if I didn’t choose to be a therapist, but rather this job chose me. My life experiences have brought me to the point in my life to be able to assist, support, and uplift my clients through whatever has brought them to this point in theirs.
I believe one of the bravest things a person can do, is to begin to understand their strength. When entering the therapy room with me, the expectation is that you are the expert of your life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but rather to assist you in discovering it on your own. I feel as if I didn’t choose to be a therapist, but rather this job chose me. My life experiences have brought me to the point in my life to be able to assist, support, and uplift my clients through whatever has brought them to this point in theirs.
Meaghan Muller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Seeking balance? Feeling lost or stuck? These are common reasons for why people seek out assistance with a professional clinician. They are interested in creating a change that can help them move forward. I am a trained counselor who works with helping people struggling with life situations and issues that can slowly emerge or suddenly appear. Whether coping with strong emotions such as anxiety or depression, overriding negative self talk, overcoming a traumatic event, or experiencing frustration in relationships, together we set goals in and out of therapy to help you find your best self.
Seeking balance? Feeling lost or stuck? These are common reasons for why people seek out assistance with a professional clinician. They are interested in creating a change that can help them move forward. I am a trained counselor who works with helping people struggling with life situations and issues that can slowly emerge or suddenly appear. Whether coping with strong emotions such as anxiety or depression, overriding negative self talk, overcoming a traumatic event, or experiencing frustration in relationships, together we set goals in and out of therapy to help you find your best self.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a new life transition (motherhood, change in schools or jobs, etc), or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems on a daily basis, I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools and techniques to tap into the inner strength that you already possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, validating, and irreverent perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is just to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a new life transition (motherhood, change in schools or jobs, etc), or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems on a daily basis, I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools and techniques to tap into the inner strength that you already possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, validating, and irreverent perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is just to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.
Mary Coleman Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Provide Infertility Counseling, Surrogacy, Egg and Sperm Donor Evaluations. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Quality of Life issues, Communication Issues with Significant Others, and Depression also can be highly impactful and stressful on our day to day existence. I look forward to working together toward your goals. My expertise is in anxiety and burnout, infertility and third party reproduction evaluations including gestational surrogates and egg and sperm donors, depression, workplace stress, divorce, parenting, and family issues. I work with all families - heterosexual couples, gay couples, and single women and men. I look forward to partnering with you in increased health and wellness!
Provide Infertility Counseling, Surrogacy, Egg and Sperm Donor Evaluations. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Quality of Life issues, Communication Issues with Significant Others, and Depression also can be highly impactful and stressful on our day to day existence. I look forward to working together toward your goals. My expertise is in anxiety and burnout, infertility and third party reproduction evaluations including gestational surrogates and egg and sperm donors, depression, workplace stress, divorce, parenting, and family issues. I work with all families - heterosexual couples, gay couples, and single women and men. I look forward to partnering with you in increased health and wellness!
LaDonna Stallworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30350
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with close to 10 years of experience. I'm passionate about creating a safe space to help you work through traumatic experiences that may be holding you back. I also have experience in addiction, co-occurring disorders, life transitions, family conflict, and grief. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including CBT and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with close to 10 years of experience. I'm passionate about creating a safe space to help you work through traumatic experiences that may be holding you back. I also have experience in addiction, co-occurring disorders, life transitions, family conflict, and grief. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including CBT and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Romero Huffstead
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to when life presents various challenges and things become overwhelming. In my work, I value creating a therapeutic space where clients can share their experiences, feel heard, feel validated, and receive effective strategies to help achieve their goals. I acknowledge that seeking help is not always easy which is why I emphasize quality care, authenticity, and a trusting relationship with my clients. I am deeply honored to do this work and I am passionate about my clients achieving optimal mental and physical wellness. I commend you for taking the first step in receiving support!
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to when life presents various challenges and things become overwhelming. In my work, I value creating a therapeutic space where clients can share their experiences, feel heard, feel validated, and receive effective strategies to help achieve their goals. I acknowledge that seeking help is not always easy which is why I emphasize quality care, authenticity, and a trusting relationship with my clients. I am deeply honored to do this work and I am passionate about my clients achieving optimal mental and physical wellness. I commend you for taking the first step in receiving support!
Jessica Hathorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
I am a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, Georgia. I am passionate about working alongside children, teen, young adults, and families from diverse backgrounds as they grow and heal. I have experience working with clients who are processing trauma and grief as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct disorders and clients who are processing LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, Georgia. I am passionate about working alongside children, teen, young adults, and families from diverse backgrounds as they grow and heal. I have experience working with clients who are processing trauma and grief as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct disorders and clients who are processing LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
Allegra Wyatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
I specialize in working with those who have experienced various forms of trauma. Often trauma profoundly affects how we treat ourselves and others, and makes it difficult to feel at home in our bodies. In our work together we will explore how to reconnect with your body and foster a greater sense of choice in your life. I work to build healing relationships and hold spaces of care, growth, and deep rest for and with Q+BIPOC folks, particularly queer Black women, femmes, and mixed race people. I support those I work with in carving out spaces for freedom, joy, and choice while navigating multiple oppressive forces.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced various forms of trauma. Often trauma profoundly affects how we treat ourselves and others, and makes it difficult to feel at home in our bodies. In our work together we will explore how to reconnect with your body and foster a greater sense of choice in your life. I work to build healing relationships and hold spaces of care, growth, and deep rest for and with Q+BIPOC folks, particularly queer Black women, femmes, and mixed race people. I support those I work with in carving out spaces for freedom, joy, and choice while navigating multiple oppressive forces.
Dr. Ellen Brackup
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30319
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
Latechia Hogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
Amy Dickinson-Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Have you experienced a trauma or life-changing event? Are you feeling stuck and struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just trying to figure out who you are or find a purpose? I am passionate about helping those who are working to find balance in their lives and those in need of finding that mind-body connection to promote health and well-being. I am experienced in working with Trauma, LGBTQ+ community, relationship and family concerns, and college students struggling to balance the demands of academics and daily living.
Have you experienced a trauma or life-changing event? Are you feeling stuck and struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just trying to figure out who you are or find a purpose? I am passionate about helping those who are working to find balance in their lives and those in need of finding that mind-body connection to promote health and well-being. I am experienced in working with Trauma, LGBTQ+ community, relationship and family concerns, and college students struggling to balance the demands of academics and daily living.
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How does your Therapist compare?
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 |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Atlanta?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.