LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Brookhaven, GA
James E Kingman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
38 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Respecting your identity is paramount in this safe, affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Would you like more help in coping effectively with anxiety or depression, life transitions, or self-acceptance? There's hope to get unstuck and achieve growth and stability. I offer a compassionate, safe space to uncover your inner desires while solving issues, such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity/sexuality, eating disorders, or relationship goals. After a successful corporate career, I pursued a life-long desire to help others. My hope is to empower you to gain peace of mind and meaningful change. Let's start exploring your strengths and values, as we redefine your pathway for optimal growth. Note: Prepare/Enrich certified
Respecting your identity is paramount in this safe, affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Would you like more help in coping effectively with anxiety or depression, life transitions, or self-acceptance? There's hope to get unstuck and achieve growth and stability. I offer a compassionate, safe space to uncover your inner desires while solving issues, such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity/sexuality, eating disorders, or relationship goals. After a successful corporate career, I pursued a life-long desire to help others. My hope is to empower you to gain peace of mind and meaningful change. Let's start exploring your strengths and values, as we redefine your pathway for optimal growth. Note: Prepare/Enrich certified
Stephen Rock Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
I work with a wide range of adolescents and adults, in particular those in the LGBTQIA community who are seeking to understand and accept themselves. This process involves self-discovery, understanding and self-acceptance. We can work together through issues such as shame, guilt, low self - esteem, school bullying, verbal/physical abuse, discrimination and the lack of family and societal support. We can also navigate possible conflicts of spirituality and personal values with sexual orientation/gender identity.
I work with a wide range of adolescents and adults, in particular those in the LGBTQIA community who are seeking to understand and accept themselves. This process involves self-discovery, understanding and self-acceptance. We can work together through issues such as shame, guilt, low self - esteem, school bullying, verbal/physical abuse, discrimination and the lack of family and societal support. We can also navigate possible conflicts of spirituality and personal values with sexual orientation/gender identity.
Dr. Annisa Pirasteh
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Annisa Pirasteh, a queer therapist who is passionate about serving the LGBTQIA+ community.
Are you juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time? Are you feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals? Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. Advice from loved ones just isn't cutting it. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to find an inclusive and affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. You've come to the right place and have taken the first and most important step. Let me help you take the next!
Annisa Pirasteh, a queer therapist who is passionate about serving the LGBTQIA+ community.
Are you juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time? Are you feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals? Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. Advice from loved ones just isn't cutting it. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to find an inclusive and affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. You've come to the right place and have taken the first and most important step. Let me help you take the next!
Jayde Mullis
Counselor, MEd, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Waitlist for new clients
Jayde operates with a social justice and queer affirming lense utilizing modalities such as narrative therapy and interpersonal process theory.
Jayde is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters in mental health counseling program with experience seeing individuals and groups. Jayde uses the pronouns they/them and identifies as a trans-nonbinary lesbian. They are working on a specialization in LGBTQ+. BIPOC, and neurodiverse clientele with prior experience working with these marginalized populations.
Jayde operates with a social justice and queer affirming lense utilizing modalities such as narrative therapy and interpersonal process theory.
Jayde is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters in mental health counseling program with experience seeing individuals and groups. Jayde uses the pronouns they/them and identifies as a trans-nonbinary lesbian. They are working on a specialization in LGBTQ+. BIPOC, and neurodiverse clientele with prior experience working with these marginalized populations.
Dr. Juanessa Booker At You Talk We Listen: The Listening Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
I am an LGBT ally.
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
I am an LGBT ally.
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
Margaret Bujold
Associate Professional Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
I have a background working with a variety of mental health concerns, with an emphasis on depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as adults seeking support with issues of cultural identity, LGBTQIA+ specific concerns, relationship issues, grief, shame, spirituality, and more.
Does it ever feel like your most authentic life is just out of reach? Are patterns of trauma or anxiety impacting your relationships? Are you navigating life’s transitions while yearning for deeper connection? You are not alone. Life presents us with countless challenges that can make us feel disconnected from ourselves. However, through collaborative exploration, we can break through these patterns to uncover the wisdom embedded in even our greatest setbacks. Alongside your journey of healing, I am dedicated to understanding your unique values, perspectives and experiences and will hold a compassionate space for all that emerges.
I have a background working with a variety of mental health concerns, with an emphasis on depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as adults seeking support with issues of cultural identity, LGBTQIA+ specific concerns, relationship issues, grief, shame, spirituality, and more.
Does it ever feel like your most authentic life is just out of reach? Are patterns of trauma or anxiety impacting your relationships? Are you navigating life’s transitions while yearning for deeper connection? You are not alone. Life presents us with countless challenges that can make us feel disconnected from ourselves. However, through collaborative exploration, we can break through these patterns to uncover the wisdom embedded in even our greatest setbacks. Alongside your journey of healing, I am dedicated to understanding your unique values, perspectives and experiences and will hold a compassionate space for all that emerges.
Specialties include Somatic Experiencing, Trauma, Adult/Teen Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Energy Modulation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), LGBTQIA+, Psychosomatic Illness / Conversion, Compassion Fatigue.
A clinically trained somatic therapist, Lauren offers a humanistic approach to therapy inviting awareness to resolve emotional and relational patterns with a focus on the mind-body connection. She addresses the specific needs of each client and considers the complex nature of various biopsychosocial aspects of a person’s experience that influences mental states, physical symptoms, and overall well-being. Her unique therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based techniques to release stress and trauma stored in the body, leading to a transformation that helps clients feel different within and increase their capacity and resilience.
Specialties include Somatic Experiencing, Trauma, Adult/Teen Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Energy Modulation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), LGBTQIA+, Psychosomatic Illness / Conversion, Compassion Fatigue.
A clinically trained somatic therapist, Lauren offers a humanistic approach to therapy inviting awareness to resolve emotional and relational patterns with a focus on the mind-body connection. She addresses the specific needs of each client and considers the complex nature of various biopsychosocial aspects of a person’s experience that influences mental states, physical symptoms, and overall well-being. Her unique therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based techniques to release stress and trauma stored in the body, leading to a transformation that helps clients feel different within and increase their capacity and resilience.
Worth The Fight Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
Edward Pagella
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who have various issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, marital problems, LGBTQ issues depression, and sports motivation.
Hi, my name is Edward. I have my Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am a Client-Centered Therapist who also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help resolve all the issues of my clients. I have over 30 years of experience in providing counseling services to a variety of individuals who have issues such as anxiety, marital, behavioral disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse, and depression. I also work with the LGBTQ community to help individuals grow into their true self and athletes looking for focus and motivation.
I work with individuals who have various issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, marital problems, LGBTQ issues depression, and sports motivation.
Hi, my name is Edward. I have my Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am a Client-Centered Therapist who also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help resolve all the issues of my clients. I have over 30 years of experience in providing counseling services to a variety of individuals who have issues such as anxiety, marital, behavioral disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse, and depression. I also work with the LGBTQ community to help individuals grow into their true self and athletes looking for focus and motivation.
Dominique Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
I am a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia. I identify as a black cis-gendered, lesbian woman. I am passionate about helping others and doing this by meeting them where they're at. My goal is to offer a open, non-judgmental space where my clients feel safe sharing and processing their emotions and experiences, while giving guidance and helping them problem solve to resolve their presenting issues.
I am a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia. I identify as a black cis-gendered, lesbian woman. I am passionate about helping others and doing this by meeting them where they're at. My goal is to offer a open, non-judgmental space where my clients feel safe sharing and processing their emotions and experiences, while giving guidance and helping them problem solve to resolve their presenting issues.
We have all that we need already inside of us - therapy can be a process of uncovering those things that we’ve forgotten or unlearned. Whether you’re wanting to better manage anxiety and/or depression, increase communication and relationship skills or are interested in exploring more depth work, I’m excited that you’re considering therapy. I'll partner with you and we'll work together as you dig deeper, uncover insights, and make changes that can result in a life better than you ever imagined. I’ll help you find your own truth and to grow more fully into yourself.
We have all that we need already inside of us - therapy can be a process of uncovering those things that we’ve forgotten or unlearned. Whether you’re wanting to better manage anxiety and/or depression, increase communication and relationship skills or are interested in exploring more depth work, I’m excited that you’re considering therapy. I'll partner with you and we'll work together as you dig deeper, uncover insights, and make changes that can result in a life better than you ever imagined. I’ll help you find your own truth and to grow more fully into yourself.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
I am open, fluid, flexible, and radically transparent in my work, as I understand your trust is something to be earned.
Does it feel challenging to advocate for yourself, or to voice your needs/desires? Maybe you’re even thinking: “What are my needs or desires?” Does people-pleasing show up when you’re anxious or unsure? Maybe you consider yourself a helper (socially or vocationally!), or maybe you just haven’t had the time or space to consider yourself, your thoughts, or your feelings. My passion lies in sitting with you through your current challenges, centering your lived experiences, and building your toolbox for honoring and moving through your emotions. You deserve kindness, warmth, and a loving relationship with yourself.
I am open, fluid, flexible, and radically transparent in my work, as I understand your trust is something to be earned.
Does it feel challenging to advocate for yourself, or to voice your needs/desires? Maybe you’re even thinking: “What are my needs or desires?” Does people-pleasing show up when you’re anxious or unsure? Maybe you consider yourself a helper (socially or vocationally!), or maybe you just haven’t had the time or space to consider yourself, your thoughts, or your feelings. My passion lies in sitting with you through your current challenges, centering your lived experiences, and building your toolbox for honoring and moving through your emotions. You deserve kindness, warmth, and a loving relationship with yourself.
Cindy Hopper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
In my counseling practice, I prioritize creating a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space for healing. By fostering such an environment, I believe clients feel safe to explore and tap into their inherent potential for leading meaningful lives. Having studied Ayurvedic wellness at the Tanman Ayurvedic Research Centre in India, I take a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit. I blend this with evidence-based Western practices to comprehensively support my clients. This integration leads to mental wellness and growth.
In my counseling practice, I prioritize creating a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space for healing. By fostering such an environment, I believe clients feel safe to explore and tap into their inherent potential for leading meaningful lives. Having studied Ayurvedic wellness at the Tanman Ayurvedic Research Centre in India, I take a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit. I blend this with evidence-based Western practices to comprehensively support my clients. This integration leads to mental wellness and growth.
Alain Emmanuel Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
Does your relationship feel like endless arguments, disconnection from your partner, lack of emotional and physical connection, stonewalling or general dissatisfaction with partner, do any of these sound familiar? I specialize in helping couples and individuals find deeper connection, remove communication barriers creating negative communication with your partner. I can help you find meaning and connection with your partner again. I work with couples to help them find solutions for happy and lasting relationships. And yes it's totally possible to have a happy and long lasting relationship with your current partner!
Does your relationship feel like endless arguments, disconnection from your partner, lack of emotional and physical connection, stonewalling or general dissatisfaction with partner, do any of these sound familiar? I specialize in helping couples and individuals find deeper connection, remove communication barriers creating negative communication with your partner. I can help you find meaning and connection with your partner again. I work with couples to help them find solutions for happy and lasting relationships. And yes it's totally possible to have a happy and long lasting relationship with your current partner!
Chante Cabral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
Lauren C. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
As individuals, we all have a happy, healthy baseline where we find ourselves truly thriving in life. When we are struggling, we oftentimes begin to live our lives in extremes. We might begin to see these extremes manifest in working too much, maybe drinking more than we usually do, or noticing that our emotions seem out of our control and difficult to manage. When we live in these extremes we can find other aspects of our lives beginning to suffer. It may seem impossible to identify where to being in fixing our problems.
As individuals, we all have a happy, healthy baseline where we find ourselves truly thriving in life. When we are struggling, we oftentimes begin to live our lives in extremes. We might begin to see these extremes manifest in working too much, maybe drinking more than we usually do, or noticing that our emotions seem out of our control and difficult to manage. When we live in these extremes we can find other aspects of our lives beginning to suffer. It may seem impossible to identify where to being in fixing our problems.
Tania Punjabi Suarez Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, PMH-C, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
At each stage, we face different challenges that can be tough to move throughout. I specialize in treating adults during transitions and adjustments through life. Being an adolescent is tough, but what about that decade or a few after? Emerging adults at the crossroads of life, love, and career. Women transforming into mothers, that perinatal and postpartum rollercoaster right into parenting. A difficult health diagnosis where you have to explore what your new life is. At all these crossroads, we can get anxiety and depression, or feel paralyzed with fear or loss, and at anytime, any of these feelings can bubble up and over.
At each stage, we face different challenges that can be tough to move throughout. I specialize in treating adults during transitions and adjustments through life. Being an adolescent is tough, but what about that decade or a few after? Emerging adults at the crossroads of life, love, and career. Women transforming into mothers, that perinatal and postpartum rollercoaster right into parenting. A difficult health diagnosis where you have to explore what your new life is. At all these crossroads, we can get anxiety and depression, or feel paralyzed with fear or loss, and at anytime, any of these feelings can bubble up and over.
Alexandra Pajak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
Tameka Ruffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Being born with a naturally intuitive nature presented many challenges; it felt overwhelming and burdensome most of the time, but something deep within knew that it was bigger than me. Yet, most days I felt different and out of place, a misfit… I was always highly sensitive to my environment and the pain that filled the space of the hearts of those around me. This unique gift of perception allowed me to feel what others were experiencing, namely their pain.
Being born with a naturally intuitive nature presented many challenges; it felt overwhelming and burdensome most of the time, but something deep within knew that it was bigger than me. Yet, most days I felt different and out of place, a misfit… I was always highly sensitive to my environment and the pain that filled the space of the hearts of those around me. This unique gift of perception allowed me to feel what others were experiencing, namely their pain.
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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.