Therapists in Atlanta, GA
H. Scott Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30340
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have served in the capacity of clinician, teacher, coach, and mentor to adults, adolescents, and children. I am the founder and CEO of two organizations (A Safe Space LLC and Camp Mdogo Kondo). A Safe Space LLC, is designed to eradicate the stigma of mental health in our communities by providing a safe space to share emotions and feelings. Camp Mdogo Kondo (Young Warriors), a youth summer camp for at-risk boys.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have served in the capacity of clinician, teacher, coach, and mentor to adults, adolescents, and children. I am the founder and CEO of two organizations (A Safe Space LLC and Camp Mdogo Kondo). A Safe Space LLC, is designed to eradicate the stigma of mental health in our communities by providing a safe space to share emotions and feelings. Camp Mdogo Kondo (Young Warriors), a youth summer camp for at-risk boys.
Steve Fogleman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307
Waitlist for new clients
I'm grateful for your courage to seek help. I care deeply about helping people address their concerns while offering respect, safety and compassion. I view therapy as an opportunity to use your strengths and resources in order to increase your overall health and life satisfaction. We will collaborate to alleviate distressing experiences in the present and gain insight into where these difficulties originated. Throughout, I will meet you with integrity and culturally-responsive care.
I'm grateful for your courage to seek help. I care deeply about helping people address their concerns while offering respect, safety and compassion. I view therapy as an opportunity to use your strengths and resources in order to increase your overall health and life satisfaction. We will collaborate to alleviate distressing experiences in the present and gain insight into where these difficulties originated. Throughout, I will meet you with integrity and culturally-responsive care.
Chanda Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30326 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Georgia. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with patients while in crises at local emergency departments across the metropolitan Atlanta area. With 9 years of clinical experience, I have also worked with couples, adolescents, and individuals from all walks of life. I have experience facilitating groups that have been court-mandated, such as domestic violence, and substance abuse. I like to use cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT), and a person-centered approach (PCT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Georgia. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with patients while in crises at local emergency departments across the metropolitan Atlanta area. With 9 years of clinical experience, I have also worked with couples, adolescents, and individuals from all walks of life. I have experience facilitating groups that have been court-mandated, such as domestic violence, and substance abuse. I like to use cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT), and a person-centered approach (PCT).
Dr. Shawkut Amaan Ali
MD, MEd
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30310
I'm a board-certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician with a master's in counseling/therapy. I offer MAT/medications for addiction treatment (suboxone/buprenorphine, naltrexone, Chantix etc), harm reduction counseling, motivational interviewing, and addiction-related CBT. I also manage co-occurring psychiatric conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD) and the medical complications of addiction (liver damage, heart failure, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome etc). I see patients with problems using any substance including alcohol, opioids, vaping/tobacco, marijuana/cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine etc.
I'm a board-certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician with a master's in counseling/therapy. I offer MAT/medications for addiction treatment (suboxone/buprenorphine, naltrexone, Chantix etc), harm reduction counseling, motivational interviewing, and addiction-related CBT. I also manage co-occurring psychiatric conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD) and the medical complications of addiction (liver damage, heart failure, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome etc). I see patients with problems using any substance including alcohol, opioids, vaping/tobacco, marijuana/cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine etc.
Emily Giattina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW005867) specializing in working with womxn across the lifespan as well as couples. Emily works with her clients on concerns related to identity development, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use disorders, shame resilience, perfectionism, and life transitions— career changes, breakups/divorce, changing family/work demands. Emily also has experience working with parents/partners as they navigate the recovery process of a loved one. Additionally, Emily works with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide or accidental overdose.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW005867) specializing in working with womxn across the lifespan as well as couples. Emily works with her clients on concerns related to identity development, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use disorders, shame resilience, perfectionism, and life transitions— career changes, breakups/divorce, changing family/work demands. Emily also has experience working with parents/partners as they navigate the recovery process of a loved one. Additionally, Emily works with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide or accidental overdose.
Carolyn McConnell
Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I work with all types of individuals who are struggling in various aspects of their lives. Whether it be anxieties associated with daily living, or issues with substance use, I am here to help guide you through your healing process. I have a special focus on individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss and/or fertility issues. If you or someone you know could benefit from my services, please be in touch! I am accepting both in person and virtual clients.
I work with all types of individuals who are struggling in various aspects of their lives. Whether it be anxieties associated with daily living, or issues with substance use, I am here to help guide you through your healing process. I have a special focus on individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss and/or fertility issues. If you or someone you know could benefit from my services, please be in touch! I am accepting both in person and virtual clients.
Tyania McConnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309 (Online Only)
“I’m just tired” “Idk, just feeling a way” Found yourself describing your mood in this way recently? As the experts on our lives, we can sense when something isn't right. I offer a holistic practice that helps address these emotions and life stressors, improving overall functioning and well-being. Together, we can work towards a more emotionally balanced and fulfilling life.
“I’m just tired” “Idk, just feeling a way” Found yourself describing your mood in this way recently? As the experts on our lives, we can sense when something isn't right. I offer a holistic practice that helps address these emotions and life stressors, improving overall functioning and well-being. Together, we can work towards a more emotionally balanced and fulfilling life.
Stephanie Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307
Your relationship doesn't feel "right" anymore. You’re disconnected, and it’s been so long since you’ve felt that way about each other. Maybe you're feeling misunderstood, hurt, and lonely. Maybe you’re struggling with something that recently happened--or that happened a long time ago--and your relationship never really recovered. Or it’s been a long, slow drifting apart. Whether you’re fighting all the time, or you never even talk anymore, you just keep falling back into the same dysfunctional pattern, and you just don't know how to change it. You’re ready to have a better relationship; it's time for some expert help!
Your relationship doesn't feel "right" anymore. You’re disconnected, and it’s been so long since you’ve felt that way about each other. Maybe you're feeling misunderstood, hurt, and lonely. Maybe you’re struggling with something that recently happened--or that happened a long time ago--and your relationship never really recovered. Or it’s been a long, slow drifting apart. Whether you’re fighting all the time, or you never even talk anymore, you just keep falling back into the same dysfunctional pattern, and you just don't know how to change it. You’re ready to have a better relationship; it's time for some expert help!
Anne Marie Meehan
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I have devoted my professional life to the psychological awareness as to options, attitudes, and perceptions that can help/hurt one's state and situation.
In working with clients it is imperative to listen to the narrative and join together in finding the choices for inner and/or outer change as this pertains to self care and life potential.
I have devoted my professional life to the psychological awareness as to options, attitudes, and perceptions that can help/hurt one's state and situation.
In working with clients it is imperative to listen to the narrative and join together in finding the choices for inner and/or outer change as this pertains to self care and life potential.
Suzanne E. Goodwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315
You are trying to escape the control of a fundamentalist faith community/lifestyle, that holds great personal meaning to you; but you’re conflicted about leaving the dogmatic, authoritarian belief system in which you find yourself. You want to make sense of the damage that has been done by indoctrination. Or perhaps you experienced chronic abuse in a harmful religion and are trying to sever your connection to the faith, but you have no idea how to go about it? Have you experienced confusion, inability to think critically and have negative beliefs about yourself? You may be experiencing Religious Trauma Syndrome.
You are trying to escape the control of a fundamentalist faith community/lifestyle, that holds great personal meaning to you; but you’re conflicted about leaving the dogmatic, authoritarian belief system in which you find yourself. You want to make sense of the damage that has been done by indoctrination. Or perhaps you experienced chronic abuse in a harmful religion and are trying to sever your connection to the faith, but you have no idea how to go about it? Have you experienced confusion, inability to think critically and have negative beliefs about yourself? You may be experiencing Religious Trauma Syndrome.
Kurt Youngberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
Therapy is a collaborative human endeavor, joining you in your journey towards wholeness, healing, liberation, and transformation. I emphasize collaboration because it illuminates the heart of therapy and life, where relationality is foundational. As a holistic therapist, I understand that well-being hinges on our relationships with ourselves, others, and nature. Symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress signal ruptured relationships, manifesting in unhealthy patterns of thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Let's embark on self-discovery to uncover and replace these patterns, moving from discord to harmony and fulfillment together
Therapy is a collaborative human endeavor, joining you in your journey towards wholeness, healing, liberation, and transformation. I emphasize collaboration because it illuminates the heart of therapy and life, where relationality is foundational. As a holistic therapist, I understand that well-being hinges on our relationships with ourselves, others, and nature. Symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress signal ruptured relationships, manifesting in unhealthy patterns of thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Let's embark on self-discovery to uncover and replace these patterns, moving from discord to harmony and fulfillment together
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Do you have some current or past issues that you need to talk to someone about? Do you feel like your in a funk and don't know why? Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Love Therapy and Consulting LLC is a group private practice that strives to allow clients the ability to be themselves in a room with no judgement. It is important to us to make therapy convenient. Therefore, we offer affordable reduced rates, have evening/weekend availability and provide video/phone sessions. We provide services to GA, FL and SC.
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Do you have some current or past issues that you need to talk to someone about? Do you feel like your in a funk and don't know why? Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Love Therapy and Consulting LLC is a group private practice that strives to allow clients the ability to be themselves in a room with no judgement. It is important to us to make therapy convenient. Therefore, we offer affordable reduced rates, have evening/weekend availability and provide video/phone sessions. We provide services to GA, FL and SC.
Kelly Cave
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Is your life and your behavior impacted by events from the past? That's a very common side effect of trauma. Trauma impacts the ways in which we respond to every day stimulation and can shape our choices in healthy and unhealthy ways. According to research, more than half of men and women have experienced a trauma in their life time and 2 out of 5 women and 1 out of 6 men have experienced sexual trauma. You're not alone in this pain and I would love to help you through it. Using talk therapy combined with EMDR, we will build a safe place for you to process your hurt and be able to unwind what the brain has been holding on to.
Is your life and your behavior impacted by events from the past? That's a very common side effect of trauma. Trauma impacts the ways in which we respond to every day stimulation and can shape our choices in healthy and unhealthy ways. According to research, more than half of men and women have experienced a trauma in their life time and 2 out of 5 women and 1 out of 6 men have experienced sexual trauma. You're not alone in this pain and I would love to help you through it. Using talk therapy combined with EMDR, we will build a safe place for you to process your hurt and be able to unwind what the brain has been holding on to.
Tiffany Jones-Deeds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing trainin
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing trainin
Desirea Russell @acw Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MBA, CRC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30310
I realized that we all have something that we want to work on within ourselves. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you on your journey to doing just that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy for those looking to reinvest in themselves. My clinical areas of specialty include individual/family counseling, addiction, trauma, and depression and anxiety.
I realized that we all have something that we want to work on within ourselves. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you on your journey to doing just that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy for those looking to reinvest in themselves. My clinical areas of specialty include individual/family counseling, addiction, trauma, and depression and anxiety.
Linda Pak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
I work with many people who feel overwhelmed by stress, have lost sense of meaning in their lives, or feel out of control. They repeat the same life patterns again and again. Clients may have focused on the opinions of others more than their own, entered relationships/jobs they never wanted, or feel generally unfulfilled. My clients want to learn how to be happy again or for the first time. My therapeutic style builds on client self-acceptance, empowerment, and coping skills. We work together to help gain control over decisions, values, and communication styles.
I work with many people who feel overwhelmed by stress, have lost sense of meaning in their lives, or feel out of control. They repeat the same life patterns again and again. Clients may have focused on the opinions of others more than their own, entered relationships/jobs they never wanted, or feel generally unfulfilled. My clients want to learn how to be happy again or for the first time. My therapeutic style builds on client self-acceptance, empowerment, and coping skills. We work together to help gain control over decisions, values, and communication styles.
Laijun English
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a therapist, I believe it is important to walk in your purpose and I believe I do that every day. My name is Laijun English, and I am a counselor that provides treatment for teen girls and women dealing with life’s challenges. I understand the importance of a client being able to find a counselor that they can connect with in more ways than one. The reason why I got into counseling is because I realized that more people who looked like me needed to see us in these same spaces and recognize that mental health is something that we all deal with.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a therapist, I believe it is important to walk in your purpose and I believe I do that every day. My name is Laijun English, and I am a counselor that provides treatment for teen girls and women dealing with life’s challenges. I understand the importance of a client being able to find a counselor that they can connect with in more ways than one. The reason why I got into counseling is because I realized that more people who looked like me needed to see us in these same spaces and recognize that mental health is something that we all deal with.
Alexandra Denault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
Counseling provides people with an ability to increase their insight and perspective about themselves. It enables them with appropriate skills to navigate the world around them while caring for themselves. It allows people to learn how to regulate and express their thoughts and feelings in healthy ways. Once someone has the opportunity to process their experiences, they develop the self-efficacy needed to change unhealthy patterns.
Counseling provides people with an ability to increase their insight and perspective about themselves. It enables them with appropriate skills to navigate the world around them while caring for themselves. It allows people to learn how to regulate and express their thoughts and feelings in healthy ways. Once someone has the opportunity to process their experiences, they develop the self-efficacy needed to change unhealthy patterns.
Kinetik Focus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305 (Online Only)
Achieve more and stress less with our Kinetik Focus program. From managing daily life demands to improving academic/career performance, Kinetik Focus helps you: Set Meaningful Goals, Improve Planning and Time-Management Skills, Build Motivation and Effective Habits, Organize Your Spaces, Replace Unhelpful Thinking, and Overcome Procrastination.
Achieve more and stress less with our Kinetik Focus program. From managing daily life demands to improving academic/career performance, Kinetik Focus helps you: Set Meaningful Goals, Improve Planning and Time-Management Skills, Build Motivation and Effective Habits, Organize Your Spaces, Replace Unhelpful Thinking, and Overcome Procrastination.
Tamara Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Tamara Hunter, Founder of Womb Wisdom Wellness. I am committed helping women/birthing people identify inner strengths to prioritize their mental and emotional wellness. I offer holistic person centered approach to therapy rooted in empowerment, identifying inner strengths which supports growth, self development and inner healing. Together, we will explore and create sustainable coping strategies to assist navigating life's uncertainty while maintaining harmony of your mind, body and spirit.
Hello, I am Tamara Hunter, Founder of Womb Wisdom Wellness. I am committed helping women/birthing people identify inner strengths to prioritize their mental and emotional wellness. I offer holistic person centered approach to therapy rooted in empowerment, identifying inner strengths which supports growth, self development and inner healing. Together, we will explore and create sustainable coping strategies to assist navigating life's uncertainty while maintaining harmony of your mind, body and spirit.
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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:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
73% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
76% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Atlanta, GA see their clients
59% | In Person and Online | |
41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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.