TRICARE Therapists in Atlanta, GA
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Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists and nurse practitioners with expertise in treating mental health. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists and nurse practitioners with expertise in treating mental health. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
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Brandon Harold Printup
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
We all deserve opportunity to seek help with problems that impair our health and happiness. As a therapist, my goal is to help you gain balance in your life, deepen your understanding of self/ relationships, and to empower you with skills that effectively address your specific needs. I believe that with the proper tools and support system; personal challenges can evolve to greater strength and resiliency. A welcoming and non-judgmental environment is priority in my practice. I encourage people to share their experiences, concerns, and feelings, knowing that they will be listened to and shown respect.
We all deserve opportunity to seek help with problems that impair our health and happiness. As a therapist, my goal is to help you gain balance in your life, deepen your understanding of self/ relationships, and to empower you with skills that effectively address your specific needs. I believe that with the proper tools and support system; personal challenges can evolve to greater strength and resiliency. A welcoming and non-judgmental environment is priority in my practice. I encourage people to share their experiences, concerns, and feelings, knowing that they will be listened to and shown respect.
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I am a psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience, and I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with people who are struggling with the effects of trauma and stressful events, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems, including sexual behavior problems. I also help people with impulse control difficulties, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and eating problems.
I am a psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience, and I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with people who are struggling with the effects of trauma and stressful events, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems, including sexual behavior problems. I also help people with impulse control difficulties, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and eating problems.
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Gail Foorman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Cantor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in helping Jewish individuals and couples of all levels of religious observance or communal affiliation to explore and resolve concerns over interpersonal, family and community relationships, life-cycle events, intermarriage, conversion, religious or spiritual questions, the Holocaust, and antisemitism/anti-Zionism. I also help young adults cope with the demands of work, school, socializing, dating, relationships, managing finances, setting goals and generally coping with this surprisingly challenging time of life. More generally, I see anyone needing help dealing with and overcoming depression and anxiety.
Welcome! I specialize in helping Jewish individuals and couples of all levels of religious observance or communal affiliation to explore and resolve concerns over interpersonal, family and community relationships, life-cycle events, intermarriage, conversion, religious or spiritual questions, the Holocaust, and antisemitism/anti-Zionism. I also help young adults cope with the demands of work, school, socializing, dating, relationships, managing finances, setting goals and generally coping with this surprisingly challenging time of life. More generally, I see anyone needing help dealing with and overcoming depression and anxiety.
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Amelia Johns-Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
Hi, glad you're here! My name is Amelia. I'm a licensed clinical social worker. Like you, I believe connecting with the right therapist that you feel comfortable with, feel safe sharing with, and most importantly trust, is one of the most important relationships an individual can have. I have provided individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, complex medical issues, and anger control problems for the last 6 years.
Hi, glad you're here! My name is Amelia. I'm a licensed clinical social worker. Like you, I believe connecting with the right therapist that you feel comfortable with, feel safe sharing with, and most importantly trust, is one of the most important relationships an individual can have. I have provided individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, complex medical issues, and anger control problems for the last 6 years.
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Perimeter Therapy Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30346
Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also offer personal finance coaching.
Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also offer personal finance coaching.
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Seeking and engaging in therapy can be a daunting task for most people. Many of us invalidate our problems and fault ourselves for not fixing them or feeling better immediately, yet we are lost in the distress of our issues and symptoms. If this is the case, then I commend you for seeking support! I believe in talk therapy because it provides you the space to find needed perspective on your life, and from there, you can take actionable and brave steps towards healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide you that space, understand your life and the issues that brought you here.
Seeking and engaging in therapy can be a daunting task for most people. Many of us invalidate our problems and fault ourselves for not fixing them or feeling better immediately, yet we are lost in the distress of our issues and symptoms. If this is the case, then I commend you for seeking support! I believe in talk therapy because it provides you the space to find needed perspective on your life, and from there, you can take actionable and brave steps towards healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide you that space, understand your life and the issues that brought you here.
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Overwhelmed and anxious? Overthinking too much? Feeling stuck? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Flooded by intrusive thoughts? Issues with self-esteem? Your journey to recovery starts here! Together we can pursue your healing journey through childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. The goal... to create a life of peace, fulfillment and success!
Overwhelmed and anxious? Overthinking too much? Feeling stuck? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Flooded by intrusive thoughts? Issues with self-esteem? Your journey to recovery starts here! Together we can pursue your healing journey through childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. The goal... to create a life of peace, fulfillment and success!
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Austin Jain-Conti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Intern
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
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Applied Behavior Analysis therapy helps children diagnosed with autism. The focus of the services is to reduce problem behavior and to increase communication, as well as functional skills in a one-to-one format. Your child will receive a functional behavior assessment, which will aid in the identification of problem behaviors, as well as a language and learning assessment.
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy helps children diagnosed with autism. The focus of the services is to reduce problem behavior and to increase communication, as well as functional skills in a one-to-one format. Your child will receive a functional behavior assessment, which will aid in the identification of problem behaviors, as well as a language and learning assessment.
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Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
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Tosha Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. Tosha’s approach to therapy includes meeting clients where they are and empowering them to grow where they long to be. Tosha utilizes Motivational Interviewing and Psycho-Education techniques to assist in connecting and empowering. Tosha also uses a Person-Centered approach to engage and connect with clients and families.
Tosha Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. Tosha’s approach to therapy includes meeting clients where they are and empowering them to grow where they long to be. Tosha utilizes Motivational Interviewing and Psycho-Education techniques to assist in connecting and empowering. Tosha also uses a Person-Centered approach to engage and connect with clients and families.
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Sha'ria Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328 (Online Only)
Are you ready to be empowered to transform your life or relationship? I motivate individuals and couples to appreciate the meaning of life and learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the life YOU truly desire. I help individuals and couples process emotional distress and learn basic to advance skills needed to recover and heal from mental health disorders, trauma, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse problems to daily life stress, grief/loss and transitional changes through increasing awareness of the mind-body connection. I journey with you and meet you where you are
Are you ready to be empowered to transform your life or relationship? I motivate individuals and couples to appreciate the meaning of life and learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the life YOU truly desire. I help individuals and couples process emotional distress and learn basic to advance skills needed to recover and heal from mental health disorders, trauma, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse problems to daily life stress, grief/loss and transitional changes through increasing awareness of the mind-body connection. I journey with you and meet you where you are
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Lindsay Seguin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Intern
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
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Victoria Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326 (Online Only)
Are you feeling down, depressed, stressed or completely overwhelmed? Has your life become unrecognizable? Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed some days? Do things that used to make you happy just not do it for you anymore? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced and stressful world, it is more important than ever to take care of yourself. You can feel like yourself again. You just need to make the decision to begin the journey to become your best self. Since you're already here, congratulations on taking the first step towards total wellness.
Are you feeling down, depressed, stressed or completely overwhelmed? Has your life become unrecognizable? Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed some days? Do things that used to make you happy just not do it for you anymore? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced and stressful world, it is more important than ever to take care of yourself. You can feel like yourself again. You just need to make the decision to begin the journey to become your best self. Since you're already here, congratulations on taking the first step towards total wellness.
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Lynn Zyskowski
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
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Lynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in trauma therapies, including EMDR and TF-CBT. An Atlanta native, Lynn holds a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University and works with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. As a CRC, Lynn also has expertise in supporting clients with disabilities. Lynn is a member of EMDRIA and a founding member of the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling.
Lynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in trauma therapies, including EMDR and TF-CBT. An Atlanta native, Lynn holds a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University and works with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. As a CRC, Lynn also has expertise in supporting clients with disabilities. Lynn is a member of EMDRIA and a founding member of the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling.
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Dr. Bryan A. Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin , LPC , CPCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30340
Are you experiencing difficulties as a result of life challenges and disappointments? Are you struggling balancing your spirituality with sexual identity? Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one? Are you in need of spiritual and emotional support in a open and nonjudgmental environment? I am here to help you to recover your "Soul" (the essence of your best and productive self). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Chaplain and a Pastoral Counselor here to help you explore your feelings, work with your emotions, rediscover your passions and find inner peace/healing for your "Soul."
Are you experiencing difficulties as a result of life challenges and disappointments? Are you struggling balancing your spirituality with sexual identity? Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one? Are you in need of spiritual and emotional support in a open and nonjudgmental environment? I am here to help you to recover your "Soul" (the essence of your best and productive self). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Chaplain and a Pastoral Counselor here to help you explore your feelings, work with your emotions, rediscover your passions and find inner peace/healing for your "Soul."
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Dr. Terry Maurice Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, CDBT, CPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326
You made a bold and courageous decision to find help for your struggle. Millions of people deal with mental health problems daily and you are not alone in deciding to face your fears and find balance in life. I am here to help you and coach you through overcoming the obstacles in your life as you reach your full potential. By committing yourself to the progression of therapy, you can acquire holistic strategies designed to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I would love to be your guide.
You made a bold and courageous decision to find help for your struggle. Millions of people deal with mental health problems daily and you are not alone in deciding to face your fears and find balance in life. I am here to help you and coach you through overcoming the obstacles in your life as you reach your full potential. By committing yourself to the progression of therapy, you can acquire holistic strategies designed to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I would love to be your guide.
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The best spiritual practice is existing. This simple yet profound truth underpins my therapeutic approach. By learning to be fully present and embracing the richness of each moment, we can uncover the strength, resilience, and insight needed to overcome obstacles and cultivate a more fulfilling life. An authentic and supportive bond with you is at the core of my practice. I foster an environment of compassion and respect, where you are encouraged to share thoughts, emotions, and experiences without concern of judgment. I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of embracing the present moment.
The best spiritual practice is existing. This simple yet profound truth underpins my therapeutic approach. By learning to be fully present and embracing the richness of each moment, we can uncover the strength, resilience, and insight needed to overcome obstacles and cultivate a more fulfilling life. An authentic and supportive bond with you is at the core of my practice. I foster an environment of compassion and respect, where you are encouraged to share thoughts, emotions, and experiences without concern of judgment. I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of embracing the present moment.
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I'm an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) who believes every client's life experiences shape who they are individually, and therefore influences the counseling framework required for personal growth. I enjoy working with teens and young adults facing life transitions, let that be adjusting to college, starting a new job, or maybe taking on a new life role such as being a partner or becoming a parent.
I'm an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) who believes every client's life experiences shape who they are individually, and therefore influences the counseling framework required for personal growth. I enjoy working with teens and young adults facing life transitions, let that be adjusting to college, starting a new job, or maybe taking on a new life role such as being a partner or becoming a parent.
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TRICARE Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. The EAP for the U.S. Armed Forces is Military OneSource. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy