Transgender Therapists in Dunwoody, GA
Anna Lisa Derenthal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues.
In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues.
In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
Level 20 Brain Cleric - In Person Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
You sit on a bench, watching people walking down the street. They all seem so comfortable in their own skin. Life comes so easily to them. "So what's wrong with me?" Your brain's a chaotic mess. Your thoughts overlap and blur together, making concentrating impossible. Navigating your social life feels like walking through a minefield. The world is full of rules that you never learned. You’ve accomplished a lot in life but happiness eludes you. "Is this normal?" you wonder. You've found plenty of lifehacks online but you're too paralyzed to do them. You know you could finally make everything better if only your brain would let you.
You sit on a bench, watching people walking down the street. They all seem so comfortable in their own skin. Life comes so easily to them. "So what's wrong with me?" Your brain's a chaotic mess. Your thoughts overlap and blur together, making concentrating impossible. Navigating your social life feels like walking through a minefield. The world is full of rules that you never learned. You’ve accomplished a lot in life but happiness eludes you. "Is this normal?" you wonder. You've found plenty of lifehacks online but you're too paralyzed to do them. You know you could finally make everything better if only your brain would let you.
North Star of Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times when we may need help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing goals, and becoming increasingly aware of reoccurring patterns that prevent growth. As awareness of one’s fears, perception, desires, and strengths increase, we are able to make successful life changes. Self-awareness by becoming more honest with ourselves can initiate the authenticity that often results in healing, transformation, and fuller life.
From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times when we may need help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing goals, and becoming increasingly aware of reoccurring patterns that prevent growth. As awareness of one’s fears, perception, desires, and strengths increase, we are able to make successful life changes. Self-awareness by becoming more honest with ourselves can initiate the authenticity that often results in healing, transformation, and fuller life.
Pete Bell, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
My clients enjoy a variety of experiences in sessions from being deeply heard, felt and validated to being accompanied as they remember and explore issues of concern and curiosity. We bond as they get to know themselves better through these experiences of self. They begin to heal childhood wounds and finish developing in ways they might not have thought possible.
My clients enjoy a variety of experiences in sessions from being deeply heard, felt and validated to being accompanied as they remember and explore issues of concern and curiosity. We bond as they get to know themselves better through these experiences of self. They begin to heal childhood wounds and finish developing in ways they might not have thought possible.
Tired of the same old problems, patterns, or prescriptions? Have you tried counseling and just wasn't satisfied? Want to try something different from traditional talk therapy? I specialize in helping individuals find and actually resolve the stuff that's in their way, focusing on solutions that are proven to WORK. Yes, I am trained in traditional counseling but prefer conducting my practice as a solution-focused, life-affirming professional coach. If you are ready for a change, let's explore your potential together Reserve a time today ONLINE at http://www.David-Harris-Coaching.com
Tired of the same old problems, patterns, or prescriptions? Have you tried counseling and just wasn't satisfied? Want to try something different from traditional talk therapy? I specialize in helping individuals find and actually resolve the stuff that's in their way, focusing on solutions that are proven to WORK. Yes, I am trained in traditional counseling but prefer conducting my practice as a solution-focused, life-affirming professional coach. If you are ready for a change, let's explore your potential together Reserve a time today ONLINE at http://www.David-Harris-Coaching.com
I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.
I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.
Alicia Allison Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
Are you a Gen Z or Millennial that is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or experiencing feelings of inadequacy / self-doubt despite your accomplishments? Do you often wonder if you'll ever find peace and confidence in who you are? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can uncover and amplify your strengths, helping you build a life that is not only manageable but deeply meaningful. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults, particularly people of color, who are navigating the complexities of life and relationships
Are you a Gen Z or Millennial that is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or experiencing feelings of inadequacy / self-doubt despite your accomplishments? Do you often wonder if you'll ever find peace and confidence in who you are? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can uncover and amplify your strengths, helping you build a life that is not only manageable but deeply meaningful. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults, particularly people of color, who are navigating the complexities of life and relationships
Michelle McEwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
Jalessa Townsend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to keep up the appearance of having everything under control? Do others label you as "successful" or reliable? Are you the friend or family member people commend as "strong"? Do you often prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, feeling like you give more than you receive in relationships? Does it frustrate you when your efforts and energy aren't reciprocated? If you long for peace, clarity, and deeper fulfillment, it's time to prioritize yourself. I specialize in helping individuals like you. Contact me for a free consultation where I can answer any questions you have & to see if we'd make a good team.
Are you struggling to keep up the appearance of having everything under control? Do others label you as "successful" or reliable? Are you the friend or family member people commend as "strong"? Do you often prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, feeling like you give more than you receive in relationships? Does it frustrate you when your efforts and energy aren't reciprocated? If you long for peace, clarity, and deeper fulfillment, it's time to prioritize yourself. I specialize in helping individuals like you. Contact me for a free consultation where I can answer any questions you have & to see if we'd make a good team.
Nicolanne Smith Eustace
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
As a child and adolescent therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we as parents often experience. By working with children and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectively, regulate emotions, and be more mindful in our every day lives can drastically improve our personal and familial experiences.
As a child and adolescent therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we as parents often experience. By working with children and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectively, regulate emotions, and be more mindful in our every day lives can drastically improve our personal and familial experiences.
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Coping & Healing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Our experience enables us to offer effective client, individualized, psychotherapy care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples in-person or via secured telehealth technologies.
Our experience enables us to offer effective client, individualized, psychotherapy care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples in-person or via secured telehealth technologies.
Life can be tough. We are all doing our best, and yet we can be faced with challenges that affect our mood, thoughts and ability to cope. If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, life-threatening behaviors or ineffective patterns in relationships, then I can help you to regain inherent strengths, and build a life of purpose and peace. Whether you have a name for your struggle (Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder) or you just know that you don't feel like yourself, I would love to navigate along side you.
Life can be tough. We are all doing our best, and yet we can be faced with challenges that affect our mood, thoughts and ability to cope. If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, life-threatening behaviors or ineffective patterns in relationships, then I can help you to regain inherent strengths, and build a life of purpose and peace. Whether you have a name for your struggle (Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder) or you just know that you don't feel like yourself, I would love to navigate along side you.
In life we often come to a point where what has been no longer works. We reach a point where we have to make changes for our wellbeing and/or happiness. We reach a crossroad, and must figure out which direction to take. In my work with clients, I aim to help them navigate this process. This includes exploring options that are available or could be forged. It includes exploring the impact of change on existing relationships. It includes making space for all the feelings, both good and difficult, that come with considering something new. It also includes finally attending to past pain/trauma that could be clouding the process now.
In life we often come to a point where what has been no longer works. We reach a point where we have to make changes for our wellbeing and/or happiness. We reach a crossroad, and must figure out which direction to take. In my work with clients, I aim to help them navigate this process. This includes exploring options that are available or could be forged. It includes exploring the impact of change on existing relationships. It includes making space for all the feelings, both good and difficult, that come with considering something new. It also includes finally attending to past pain/trauma that could be clouding the process now.
Beverly J Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
For 30 years, I've been helping men and women experience more clarity, feel empowered, and overcome their feelings of depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, problems with work, or feel stuck in any area, I will support you in creating the kind of life you want. Together we will explore the negative beliefs, emotions and behaviors that have held you back and clear the emotional charge associated with them, so that you can begin to accept and love yourself and make healthy and life-enhancing choices moving forward. Trauma is my specialty.
For 30 years, I've been helping men and women experience more clarity, feel empowered, and overcome their feelings of depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, problems with work, or feel stuck in any area, I will support you in creating the kind of life you want. Together we will explore the negative beliefs, emotions and behaviors that have held you back and clear the emotional charge associated with them, so that you can begin to accept and love yourself and make healthy and life-enhancing choices moving forward. Trauma is my specialty.
Hannah Hawkins-Esther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Stuck? I am available and am honored to explore what is and isn't working for you in your life. I collaborate with you to support, challenge and encourage your efforts to change and/or discover more about yourself, your partner and your relationships. I strive to provide a reassuring and calm space for you to heal if needed as well as co-create opportunities to grow and recover. I am a flexible and attentive therapist dedicated to providing quality care.
Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Stuck? I am available and am honored to explore what is and isn't working for you in your life. I collaborate with you to support, challenge and encourage your efforts to change and/or discover more about yourself, your partner and your relationships. I strive to provide a reassuring and calm space for you to heal if needed as well as co-create opportunities to grow and recover. I am a flexible and attentive therapist dedicated to providing quality care.
Marne H Day
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30346 (Online Only)
I love working with adults, teenagers and families of all kinds. Individuals and families who are navigating the impacts of change, difference in neurotypes, changes in identity, loss, divorce or simply feeling disconnected can get stuck. Seeking support and finding time to dedicate to therapy is a brave first step in determining your course, and I honor you for it. As a queer, cis-woman, I welcome people of all backgrounds in my practice and have experience working with diverse populations including autistic individuals, people with ADD/ADHD, the LGBTQ+ community and immigrants.
I love working with adults, teenagers and families of all kinds. Individuals and families who are navigating the impacts of change, difference in neurotypes, changes in identity, loss, divorce or simply feeling disconnected can get stuck. Seeking support and finding time to dedicate to therapy is a brave first step in determining your course, and I honor you for it. As a queer, cis-woman, I welcome people of all backgrounds in my practice and have experience working with diverse populations including autistic individuals, people with ADD/ADHD, the LGBTQ+ community and immigrants.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Change can be so difficult, uncomfortable, and even painful. You've tried to make a difference in your life, but without the results you want. Maybe you've stalled for too long in making a life-changing decision. You wonder, "What's wrong with me? I haven't changed yet!" Nothing is wrong with you. I use evidenced-based treatments with a team approach to help people cross the bridge to the life they want. My practice is in "The Queen Building" at The Concourse Corporate Center in the Perimeter area of Atlanta near GA-400 and I-285.
Change can be so difficult, uncomfortable, and even painful. You've tried to make a difference in your life, but without the results you want. Maybe you've stalled for too long in making a life-changing decision. You wonder, "What's wrong with me? I haven't changed yet!" Nothing is wrong with you. I use evidenced-based treatments with a team approach to help people cross the bridge to the life they want. My practice is in "The Queen Building" at The Concourse Corporate Center in the Perimeter area of Atlanta near GA-400 and I-285.
DeVon Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, CSAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30346
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.