Therapists in Decatur, GA
Open Arms Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Not accepting new clients
At Open Arms we work with individuals who are struggling to manage the stress and burdens of this world. For people of color it is not easy operating in a male dominated, Euro centric society. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. We are here to help you learn tools that alleviate your stress, overcome past trauma, or achieve whatever goals you desire.
At Open Arms we work with individuals who are struggling to manage the stress and burdens of this world. For people of color it is not easy operating in a male dominated, Euro centric society. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. We are here to help you learn tools that alleviate your stress, overcome past trauma, or achieve whatever goals you desire.
Hunter Sandifer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in work with adolescents, adults, individuals and families. Some of the most common concerns of my clients include depression, anxiety, loss, divorce, trauma, transition issues, coming out and parenting challenges. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents and their families who are in crisis and need a safe environment to find resolution.
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in work with adolescents, adults, individuals and families. Some of the most common concerns of my clients include depression, anxiety, loss, divorce, trauma, transition issues, coming out and parenting challenges. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents and their families who are in crisis and need a safe environment to find resolution.
Chris Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Feeling overwhelmed and tired of situations/outcomes not meeting your expectations? Burdened with emotions that are difficult to manage? Are you now questioning decisions about work, family and love? You no longer have to manage this on your own. Finding a professional who can provide safety around the expression of emotions, feelings and thoughts is the key to a therapeutic relationship. I take great pride in providing that environment. Someone did that for me and it transformed my life. It would be a privilege to do the same for you.
Feeling overwhelmed and tired of situations/outcomes not meeting your expectations? Burdened with emotions that are difficult to manage? Are you now questioning decisions about work, family and love? You no longer have to manage this on your own. Finding a professional who can provide safety around the expression of emotions, feelings and thoughts is the key to a therapeutic relationship. I take great pride in providing that environment. Someone did that for me and it transformed my life. It would be a privilege to do the same for you.
Lana Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that works with adults and adolescents seeking relief from anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, or repeating old patterns that you wish could break. I also work with those who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, interpersonal violence, or have experienced trauma or vicarious trauma in their work, such as first responders and veterans.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that works with adults and adolescents seeking relief from anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, or repeating old patterns that you wish could break. I also work with those who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, interpersonal violence, or have experienced trauma or vicarious trauma in their work, such as first responders and veterans.
Ken Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
I know you want the best life possible, and at times, it may seem out of reach--but its only temporary. It is my professional and personal belief that in us, we have all that is needed, to live our best life. At times we get "stuck" and we need help--counseling is that help. As a counselor for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people from various backgrounds. I work along side you and will help you to "see" where you want to go and to develop a plan to get there.
I know you want the best life possible, and at times, it may seem out of reach--but its only temporary. It is my professional and personal belief that in us, we have all that is needed, to live our best life. At times we get "stuck" and we need help--counseling is that help. As a counselor for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people from various backgrounds. I work along side you and will help you to "see" where you want to go and to develop a plan to get there.
James Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
We may sometimes feel that we are not able to embody our identify and beliefs. Feeling you should be something you are not is unbearable: what is core to you can be honored, and what is not can be examined and then embraced, accepted or changed. What we choose to value, and how we pursue those values, dictate what we are to become. Some things cannot be changed, and yet we can choose how we move around them. Being true to yourself can sometimes seem like a difficult choice, and we all must decide when and how to realize our potential, even in the face of adversity.
We may sometimes feel that we are not able to embody our identify and beliefs. Feeling you should be something you are not is unbearable: what is core to you can be honored, and what is not can be examined and then embraced, accepted or changed. What we choose to value, and how we pursue those values, dictate what we are to become. Some things cannot be changed, and yet we can choose how we move around them. Being true to yourself can sometimes seem like a difficult choice, and we all must decide when and how to realize our potential, even in the face of adversity.
Ignite The Power Within, LLC.
Pre-Licensed Professional, Psy, MDiv
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30034
Emily McDonald
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Not accepting new clients
Hi there. My name is Emily and I primarily work with adolescents, young adults navigating their 20's, & other adult populations. Those that I work with have been impacted by various forms of adversity, loss, long-term stress, and trauma. To be a bit more specific, though, I particularly enjoy working with populations of folks who are in need of learning how to set boundaries for themselves, are curious to learn more about how experiences in their families of origin impact their present-day experiences, have experienced grief from the loss of a loved one, and are going through a variety of life transitions and stressors.
Hi there. My name is Emily and I primarily work with adolescents, young adults navigating their 20's, & other adult populations. Those that I work with have been impacted by various forms of adversity, loss, long-term stress, and trauma. To be a bit more specific, though, I particularly enjoy working with populations of folks who are in need of learning how to set boundaries for themselves, are curious to learn more about how experiences in their families of origin impact their present-day experiences, have experienced grief from the loss of a loved one, and are going through a variety of life transitions and stressors.
Giselle Jacob
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I like drawing from frameworks such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, working individually with young adults and members of the LGBTQ+ community on issues like trauma, assertiveness, codependency, and anxiety and stress management.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to meet my clients where they’re at and always consider the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Each client is unique, so I use compassion and multicultural awareness to tailor they way I serve each client. I use a feminist, humanistic, and integrative approach and enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds, but especially young women. The collaborative process of healing and growth allows my clients to reach the goals we set together and to navigate challenges of many sizes they face in their lives.
I like drawing from frameworks such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, working individually with young adults and members of the LGBTQ+ community on issues like trauma, assertiveness, codependency, and anxiety and stress management.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to meet my clients where they’re at and always consider the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Each client is unique, so I use compassion and multicultural awareness to tailor they way I serve each client. I use a feminist, humanistic, and integrative approach and enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds, but especially young women. The collaborative process of healing and growth allows my clients to reach the goals we set together and to navigate challenges of many sizes they face in their lives.
Jaime A Blandino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
Rico Curtis-Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
OneLove Counseling Services, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Empathy, sympathy, active listening, and genuine concern are vital to helping individuals overcome the challenges they face. When a person feels unfulfilled, frustrated or blocked by their current situation, seeking help is where change begins. Our Holistic/Person-Centered approach to healing from the inside out is designed to assess the root of an issue, and then help support individuals, families and couples on the path to thinking differently and therefore creating different, more positive outcomes. Privacy and confidentiality is the cornerstone of OneLove Counseling Services.
Empathy, sympathy, active listening, and genuine concern are vital to helping individuals overcome the challenges they face. When a person feels unfulfilled, frustrated or blocked by their current situation, seeking help is where change begins. Our Holistic/Person-Centered approach to healing from the inside out is designed to assess the root of an issue, and then help support individuals, families and couples on the path to thinking differently and therefore creating different, more positive outcomes. Privacy and confidentiality is the cornerstone of OneLove Counseling Services.
Hillary Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Do you feel like you've lost touch with yourself or are struggling to cope with life's challenges? Perhaps you know that things need to change but you don’t even know where to start. If you're feeling lost and confused, I'm here to help. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where you can explore yourself and work towards living a more fulfilling life. I want to help you build your confidence and find your north star, so that you can live more authentically. Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, or finding your sense of purpose, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Do you feel like you've lost touch with yourself or are struggling to cope with life's challenges? Perhaps you know that things need to change but you don’t even know where to start. If you're feeling lost and confused, I'm here to help. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where you can explore yourself and work towards living a more fulfilling life. I want to help you build your confidence and find your north star, so that you can live more authentically. Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, or finding your sense of purpose, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Debonee Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP, OHR
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
For the LGBTQ community, I work through couples' relationship issues, questioning of identity and orientation, coming out and family dynamics, and approaching faith issues when a client chooses.
I have several speciality areas, including LGBTQ+, couples and relationships, depression, addiction & recovery, and integrating faith issues with all of these. I believe its all about discovering meaning in life, and your unique place in the world. If you find yourself struggling with your identity or how you fit in a relationship, your family, or community, I'd love to help you untangle that. If you feel pulled under by substance abuse, or the weight of depression, let me join you and see if we can find a light to follow.
For the LGBTQ community, I work through couples' relationship issues, questioning of identity and orientation, coming out and family dynamics, and approaching faith issues when a client chooses.
I have several speciality areas, including LGBTQ+, couples and relationships, depression, addiction & recovery, and integrating faith issues with all of these. I believe its all about discovering meaning in life, and your unique place in the world. If you find yourself struggling with your identity or how you fit in a relationship, your family, or community, I'd love to help you untangle that. If you feel pulled under by substance abuse, or the weight of depression, let me join you and see if we can find a light to follow.
Emily Fitzpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
My practice is a safe space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Offering phone and video sessions for individuals under quarantine due to COVID-19. In person sessions are now available. My name is Emily and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families who are facing challenges related to difficult transitions. In working with my clients it's important for me to understand the social context they live and work within, in order to break down barriers and challenge distorted perceptions that may be keeping them from making the changes they want to make. Allow me to partner with you to find ways where you can manage your obligations & restore your happiness.
My practice is a safe space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Offering phone and video sessions for individuals under quarantine due to COVID-19. In person sessions are now available. My name is Emily and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families who are facing challenges related to difficult transitions. In working with my clients it's important for me to understand the social context they live and work within, in order to break down barriers and challenge distorted perceptions that may be keeping them from making the changes they want to make. Allow me to partner with you to find ways where you can manage your obligations & restore your happiness.
Tara Lozano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I strongly believe in the healing potential and wholeness within every individual. I specialize in working with adults, teens, parents, and families who experience anxiety/overwhelm, difficult life transitions, challenging relationship dynamics, feelings of "not good enough", and substance use/abuse concerns. Utilizing a humanistic and mindfulness based approach that incorporates practical and deeply connecting tools, I support my clients in promoting growth and healing. When we are in distress, or experiencing a longing for deeper connection, we can benefit from having assistance to turn inward and open to our immediate experience.
I strongly believe in the healing potential and wholeness within every individual. I specialize in working with adults, teens, parents, and families who experience anxiety/overwhelm, difficult life transitions, challenging relationship dynamics, feelings of "not good enough", and substance use/abuse concerns. Utilizing a humanistic and mindfulness based approach that incorporates practical and deeply connecting tools, I support my clients in promoting growth and healing. When we are in distress, or experiencing a longing for deeper connection, we can benefit from having assistance to turn inward and open to our immediate experience.
Kelly Lannon
Counselor, LPC, LCMHC-A, CMCC, CGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am here to support you in your journey of self-care and wellness. Guiding you on your journey of self-discovery and processing through your ups and downs throughout life is something I am incredibly passionate about. Whether it be guilt, anger, grief, trauma, identity, moral injury, self-medication, or motivation (to name a few); everything is interconnected. I would love to help you get unstuck and acquire the skills to build a healthy future.
I am here to support you in your journey of self-care and wellness. Guiding you on your journey of self-discovery and processing through your ups and downs throughout life is something I am incredibly passionate about. Whether it be guilt, anger, grief, trauma, identity, moral injury, self-medication, or motivation (to name a few); everything is interconnected. I would love to help you get unstuck and acquire the skills to build a healthy future.
Crystal C Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Not accepting new clients
If you're reading this, SOMETHING is not working in your life. Therapy can help! We-you and I-- work to help you identify the motivations, feelings and behaviors that might be undermining your efforts to have a satisfying life. Your past can offer context/insight for the present, but we will mainly focus on the "now" with an eye towards the future. I use psycho-dynamic, CBT and the Couple's Developmental Model to help individuals and couples develop more agency and self-awareness to bring about the changes that they want in their lives.
If you're reading this, SOMETHING is not working in your life. Therapy can help! We-you and I-- work to help you identify the motivations, feelings and behaviors that might be undermining your efforts to have a satisfying life. Your past can offer context/insight for the present, but we will mainly focus on the "now" with an eye towards the future. I use psycho-dynamic, CBT and the Couple's Developmental Model to help individuals and couples develop more agency and self-awareness to bring about the changes that they want in their lives.
Twilynn M. Jourdain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Twilynn has over 20 years experience working in the Human Services Industry. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy in a private practice setting. She specializes in working with those who suffer from depression, have experienced trauma and abuse, experience anxiety and stress, have communication challenges within their family system, and/or have difficulty in making life transitions. She has extensive experience working with adolescents addressing, self-esteem issues, teaching decision-making and problem solving skills, and working through school related issues. Twilynn also has extensive experience working with the LGBT community.
Twilynn has over 20 years experience working in the Human Services Industry. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy in a private practice setting. She specializes in working with those who suffer from depression, have experienced trauma and abuse, experience anxiety and stress, have communication challenges within their family system, and/or have difficulty in making life transitions. She has extensive experience working with adolescents addressing, self-esteem issues, teaching decision-making and problem solving skills, and working through school related issues. Twilynn also has extensive experience working with the LGBT community.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.