LGBTQ+ therapists in Athens, GA
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Athens, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Shelby Banach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. Using a strengths-based perspective allows me to help you to uncover parts of yourself that may have been lost due to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when you’re just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle your job, school, children, relationships, etc.; it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and make aspects of your present life more manageable and fulfilling-improving interpersonal relationships with loved ones, and job or school performance.
My treatment approach is foundationally built on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skill building; addressing three major areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. With a combination of processing, identifying thinking patterns, and developing skills, people are often able to achieve a new level of stability, peace, and relief. I have been in your shoes as a client and have seen the transformative power of DBT in my own life. I firmly believe that we are not just deserving of joy, we are entitled to it as human beings!
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Athens, GA 30606
Online in Athens, GA
Serving LGBTQ+
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I'm AL, a licensed therapist with over 17 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. My approach combines evidence-based therapy with genuine human connection, creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges openly and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe meaningful therapy should help you gain insight, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Serving LGBTQ+
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC / Lucy F. Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC was created with the desire to affect positive change in the lives of those residing in our community. Our commitment and dedication to client care has assisted us in creating a reputation of client success and healing. We provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment to process the most challenging emotional concerns. Therapy is a journey that is best traveled together. We understand the effort it takes to reach out for support. Dr. Underwood and Associates are willing to walk alongside you as you heal, encourage you when filled with doubt, and provide accountability when traveling on a new path.
31 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Megan Marks
Psychologist, PhD
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your brain is running ten tabs at once (and none of them are loading), you're in the right place. I'm Dr. Megan Marks, a licensed psychologist and owner of The Momentum Practice, where I help high-achieving adults, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating life transitions find clarity, confidence, and a little more calm. With over 15 years of experience and a knack for making complex challenges feel manageable, I offer a space where insight, growth, and the occasional well-timed laugh go hand in hand. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, losing sleep over “what ifs,” or just need someone who gets how hard it is to juggle everything, I’m here—and yes, I do speak fluent overthinking! Reaching out can feel like a big leap, but it might just be the momentum you need. Whether you're navigating burnout, big transitions, or the beautiful chaos of being human—I'm here to help. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
21 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Serving LGBTQ+
Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling. I like to provide an environment where clients can navigate, explore and process life's circumstances in a empathic, safe, objective and unbiased manner.
23 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
Athens is home to the University of Georgia and has cultivated a reputation as one of the South's most vibrant college cities, with a legendary music scene—birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52s—a strong arts community, and a progressive political culture that contrasts with the surrounding rural Georgia context, producing a city with a well-developed and diverse therapy landscape relative to its size. UGA's Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is the primary mental health resource for the city's enormous student population, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves the broader community including university staff, the arts and music community, and permanent residents. The sharp economic inequality between the university and creative communities and the city's lower-income and Black neighborhoods is an important dimension of the mental health landscape, and therapists in Athens work across a wide range of economic and cultural contexts. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, creative community stress, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, racial equity, and the challenges of a city where prosperity and poverty exist in close proximity.
LGBTQ+ therapists in Athens, GA Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Athens, GA average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (66%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 43% | Black / African American |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |