LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Woodstock, GA
My goal in therapy is to help clients grow and connect with their most authentic selves. I am passionate about working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. As a queer and nonbinary person, I am uniquely tuned into the needs of gender expansive individuals and am very passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people. Finding a therapist that you don't have to explain your identity to can be challenging. I am someone who intimately understands and can provide specialized care.
My goal in therapy is to help clients grow and connect with their most authentic selves. I am passionate about working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. As a queer and nonbinary person, I am uniquely tuned into the needs of gender expansive individuals and am very passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people. Finding a therapist that you don't have to explain your identity to can be challenging. I am someone who intimately understands and can provide specialized care.
Jamie Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with neurodiverse clients, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with trauma (major or minor) who are seeking peace.
You are Welcome Here! Sign in and let’s talk – I’m here for you. It can be so hard to share the things that bother us the most, to talk through experiences that we’d rather not think about. It’s hard to believe talking and connecting can help us feel better, but I will partner with you to create change! Change can come from within and can be created with another, so let’s get started on your journey. We are going to find your strengths and apply them with practical steps and actions to make the positive changes you want to see.
I specialize in working with neurodiverse clients, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with trauma (major or minor) who are seeking peace.
You are Welcome Here! Sign in and let’s talk – I’m here for you. It can be so hard to share the things that bother us the most, to talk through experiences that we’d rather not think about. It’s hard to believe talking and connecting can help us feel better, but I will partner with you to create change! Change can come from within and can be created with another, so let’s get started on your journey. We are going to find your strengths and apply them with practical steps and actions to make the positive changes you want to see.
Sierra Kihlstadius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I'm Sierra. I'm a queer, anti-racist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Atlanta, Georgia. I started my career as a therapist at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and if there is one thing I learned from that time it's that, more often than not, it's not you- it's the system. Since then I have been helping fellow women and members of the LGBTQ+ community rebuild self-esteem, manage anxiety, and heal unresolved trauma. I also help families of LGBTQ+ youth gain understanding about their child's experience and empower them to provide the best support they can.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sierra. I'm a queer, anti-racist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Atlanta, Georgia. I started my career as a therapist at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and if there is one thing I learned from that time it's that, more often than not, it's not you- it's the system. Since then I have been helping fellow women and members of the LGBTQ+ community rebuild self-esteem, manage anxiety, and heal unresolved trauma. I also help families of LGBTQ+ youth gain understanding about their child's experience and empower them to provide the best support they can.
Marina Delaine-Siegel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
I have experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, including working with a diversity of populations, LGBTQ+ community, relationship issues, Neurodivergence, Parts work, 504, Depression, life transitions, domestic violence, anxiety, and many more.
Hello and welcome! Finding a therapist that you connect with can be a daunting task, so let me tell you a little about myself. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor that likes to create a space where my clients feel safe and empowered. I also love to serve underserved populations who may not initially see the value of therapy, but who suddenly have someone they can be vulnerable with while exploring and growing themself through talking, art, or other diverse therapeutic needs. So congrats on taking the first step and I can't wait to meet you!
I have experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, including working with a diversity of populations, LGBTQ+ community, relationship issues, Neurodivergence, Parts work, 504, Depression, life transitions, domestic violence, anxiety, and many more.
Hello and welcome! Finding a therapist that you connect with can be a daunting task, so let me tell you a little about myself. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor that likes to create a space where my clients feel safe and empowered. I also love to serve underserved populations who may not initially see the value of therapy, but who suddenly have someone they can be vulnerable with while exploring and growing themself through talking, art, or other diverse therapeutic needs. So congrats on taking the first step and I can't wait to meet you!
Finding an inclusive, affirming, and radical therapist in the South can be disheartening. I am here to help marginalized/minority people and their relations to navigate the challenges our society places on them. As a mixed-Indigenous, queer, cisgender woman, I welcome adult clients who are exploring their multi-layered identity, navigating difficult family/community dynamics, searching for chosen family, and healing from past/current trauma. I warmly invite neurodiverse folks who want to empower themselves and learn more about their inherent strengths. I am kink and poly/nonmonogamy affirming too! All are welcome here.
Finding an inclusive, affirming, and radical therapist in the South can be disheartening. I am here to help marginalized/minority people and their relations to navigate the challenges our society places on them. As a mixed-Indigenous, queer, cisgender woman, I welcome adult clients who are exploring their multi-layered identity, navigating difficult family/community dynamics, searching for chosen family, and healing from past/current trauma. I warmly invite neurodiverse folks who want to empower themselves and learn more about their inherent strengths. I am kink and poly/nonmonogamy affirming too! All are welcome here.
Dillon Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Waitlist for new clients
As an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I strive to provide a safe space for all clients to be their true self and to be able to express their needs openly in an affirming environment.
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Bren'e Brown. We are the authors of our own life story and you have now started the next chapter in your story by reaching out for help. I focus my practice on providing a safe space for all clients to share their story as well as creating an environment that promotes collaboration and relationship building. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families that present with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, grief, and anger management.
As an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I strive to provide a safe space for all clients to be their true self and to be able to express their needs openly in an affirming environment.
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Bren'e Brown. We are the authors of our own life story and you have now started the next chapter in your story by reaching out for help. I focus my practice on providing a safe space for all clients to share their story as well as creating an environment that promotes collaboration and relationship building. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families that present with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, grief, and anger management.
Dr. Jack Kariuki Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Extensive international and trans-cultural experience, and special expertise working with military families.
I am dedicated to the process of transforming your challenging life issues into meaningful ways of living. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, alone, or dejected? My practice will provide you with a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. I will guide you in the process of identifying, evaluating, and challenging the feelings behind your repetitive patterns of behavior. Since my goal is a treatment that lasts, a major focus of my practice is to assist you in breaking the grip of helplessness and hopelessness. Through collaborative effort, we can work on developing new and more adaptive responses to the challenges in your life.
Extensive international and trans-cultural experience, and special expertise working with military families.
I am dedicated to the process of transforming your challenging life issues into meaningful ways of living. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, alone, or dejected? My practice will provide you with a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. I will guide you in the process of identifying, evaluating, and challenging the feelings behind your repetitive patterns of behavior. Since my goal is a treatment that lasts, a major focus of my practice is to assist you in breaking the grip of helplessness and hopelessness. Through collaborative effort, we can work on developing new and more adaptive responses to the challenges in your life.
Open Door Talk, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Our practice is sensitive to all areas of diversity including race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation (we are LGBTQ+ affirming).
You're broken down and tired of living life on a merry-go-round? You can't find the fighter But we see it in You! We know Painful symptoms from depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems can be very Heavy. You don't have to go through difficult times alone. Talking about what you are experiencing is the first step to feeling better. We listen carefully and openly to past and current struggles to help promote self-awareness, understanding, and to help bring you healing. We provide a non-judgmental space, where you can just be You. Check out our website or give us a call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Our practice is sensitive to all areas of diversity including race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation (we are LGBTQ+ affirming).
You're broken down and tired of living life on a merry-go-round? You can't find the fighter But we see it in You! We know Painful symptoms from depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems can be very Heavy. You don't have to go through difficult times alone. Talking about what you are experiencing is the first step to feeling better. We listen carefully and openly to past and current struggles to help promote self-awareness, understanding, and to help bring you healing. We provide a non-judgmental space, where you can just be You. Check out our website or give us a call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Affiniti Harris-Mordecai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30188 (Online Only)
I want every individual I work with to define their power in the world by overcoming and expanding from any barriers to Personal Growth! I work with adults on parenting issues, domestic violence, past trauma, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression. I work with children/adolescents in areas of trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger issues, depression, LGBTQ issues, grief/bereavement, and abuse. I work with couples/families to remove any ongoing barriers and assist with fostering ongoing healthy communication with all members of the family. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Reiki Master.
I want every individual I work with to define their power in the world by overcoming and expanding from any barriers to Personal Growth! I work with adults on parenting issues, domestic violence, past trauma, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression. I work with children/adolescents in areas of trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger issues, depression, LGBTQ issues, grief/bereavement, and abuse. I work with couples/families to remove any ongoing barriers and assist with fostering ongoing healthy communication with all members of the family. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Reiki Master.
” I also am deeply committed to being an ally for people of color, indigenous peoples, and the LGBTQ community.
I am a licensed psychologist who has spent the last 30 years helping people transform their lives. Using a multi-faceted approach, therapy is tailored to the needs of the person or family, in order to bring the most meaningful and lasting change. I offer support, compassion, practical techniques, and persistence in my work – along with a good dose of creativity and life wisdom. I specialize in therapy with teens and young adults aged 12-25, the parenting of young children, and couples and family therapy.
” I also am deeply committed to being an ally for people of color, indigenous peoples, and the LGBTQ community.
I am a licensed psychologist who has spent the last 30 years helping people transform their lives. Using a multi-faceted approach, therapy is tailored to the needs of the person or family, in order to bring the most meaningful and lasting change. I offer support, compassion, practical techniques, and persistence in my work – along with a good dose of creativity and life wisdom. I specialize in therapy with teens and young adults aged 12-25, the parenting of young children, and couples and family therapy.
Hey there, my name is Laura. Have you been looking for a new approach to therapy? As an art therapist and counselor, I can help you find balance and rediscover your authentic self by integrating traditional counseling techniques with creative self-exploration. Whether you are moving out to college and that first job, experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood or navigating life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community it’s my passion to help you grow and thrive.
Hey there, my name is Laura. Have you been looking for a new approach to therapy? As an art therapist and counselor, I can help you find balance and rediscover your authentic self by integrating traditional counseling techniques with creative self-exploration. Whether you are moving out to college and that first job, experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood or navigating life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community it’s my passion to help you grow and thrive.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who experience Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Substance Use, LGBTQ+ issues, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Grief and Bereavement, Work/Life Balance, Goal Achievement, and Personality Disorders.
With a knack for seeing the lighter side of life, I am your guide through the twists and turns of personal growth and healing. As a therapist, I am down-to-earth. I skip the jargon and speak your language, making even the toughest topics feel approachable. My office isn't just a place for deep introspection; it's a safe haven where laughter is welcome and judgment is left at the door. My warmth and genuine care create a space where you can be your truest self without fear of scrutiny. I am all about building trust and forming a genuine connection, because that's where the real magic of therapy happens.
I work with clients who experience Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Substance Use, LGBTQ+ issues, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Grief and Bereavement, Work/Life Balance, Goal Achievement, and Personality Disorders.
With a knack for seeing the lighter side of life, I am your guide through the twists and turns of personal growth and healing. As a therapist, I am down-to-earth. I skip the jargon and speak your language, making even the toughest topics feel approachable. My office isn't just a place for deep introspection; it's a safe haven where laughter is welcome and judgment is left at the door. My warmth and genuine care create a space where you can be your truest self without fear of scrutiny. I am all about building trust and forming a genuine connection, because that's where the real magic of therapy happens.
Meghan McDonald Leigh-Manuell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPLC, MAC, BC-TMH, CIMP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30188
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
I am licensed in Georgia with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am licensed in Georgia with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Safe Harbor Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, BC-TMH, CIMP, CPLC
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30188
Coming to therapy can be hard. Our goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. We work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. We also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. We offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. We also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Coming to therapy can be hard. Our goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. We work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. We also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. We offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. We also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Jasmine has served special populations with their own distinct needs, including women, veterans, delinquent juveniles, children, and LGBTQIA.
Jasmine McGhee, NCC, LPC, has over 10 years of counseling experience. She is committed to creating a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment in which you can address any emotional roadblocks and current challenges that may arise. She became a counselor to help others feel better about reaching their goals and becoming their best selves. She is passionate about her job and even more invested in your treatment. Jasmine earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of West Ga and a Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling from Aspen University.
Jasmine has served special populations with their own distinct needs, including women, veterans, delinquent juveniles, children, and LGBTQIA.
Jasmine McGhee, NCC, LPC, has over 10 years of counseling experience. She is committed to creating a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment in which you can address any emotional roadblocks and current challenges that may arise. She became a counselor to help others feel better about reaching their goals and becoming their best selves. She is passionate about her job and even more invested in your treatment. Jasmine earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of West Ga and a Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling from Aspen University.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
Eric Betsill
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
I am proudly LGBTQ+ affirmative.
If you’re on this website, you’ve already taken the first steps on your journey towards growth! Awesome job! Sometimes life hands us a bit more than we feel we can handle on our own. Things can feel heavy or out of control. We can all benefit from having a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to talk through all the parts of life that bring stress!
I am proudly LGBTQ+ affirmative.
If you’re on this website, you’ve already taken the first steps on your journey towards growth! Awesome job! Sometimes life hands us a bit more than we feel we can handle on our own. Things can feel heavy or out of control. We can all benefit from having a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to talk through all the parts of life that bring stress!
I have worked with members of the LGBTQIA community, as well as those just trying to navigate childhood and adulthood.
As a therapist, I believe that you are capable of living a meaningful and healthy life. My role is to work alongside my clients to provide a safe, empowering, supportive and collaborative environment to support growth and change. Working with adolescents and young adults is something I'm passionate about. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and to be mindful of neurodiversity and cultural background, continuing to seek training and education to expand my ability to utilize evidence-based practices to support my clients.
I have worked with members of the LGBTQIA community, as well as those just trying to navigate childhood and adulthood.
As a therapist, I believe that you are capable of living a meaningful and healthy life. My role is to work alongside my clients to provide a safe, empowering, supportive and collaborative environment to support growth and change. Working with adolescents and young adults is something I'm passionate about. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and to be mindful of neurodiversity and cultural background, continuing to seek training and education to expand my ability to utilize evidence-based practices to support my clients.
Elizabeth has experience counseling individuals, families and children with a wide scope of treatment issues, ranging from adjustment disorders to chronic, severe and persistent illness. She believes in a holistic approach for mental health treatment and explores how medical issues, medication management, diet, exercise, social factors, living arrangements and significant life events impact a person's wellbeing. Elizabeth is person centered, trauma informed, accepting and non-judgmental. She uses a wide variety of practice methods and tailors evidenced based practice methods to meet a person's individualized needs.
Elizabeth has experience counseling individuals, families and children with a wide scope of treatment issues, ranging from adjustment disorders to chronic, severe and persistent illness. She believes in a holistic approach for mental health treatment and explores how medical issues, medication management, diet, exercise, social factors, living arrangements and significant life events impact a person's wellbeing. Elizabeth is person centered, trauma informed, accepting and non-judgmental. She uses a wide variety of practice methods and tailors evidenced based practice methods to meet a person's individualized needs.
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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.