Therapy can help you learn more about yourself and lead a more meaningful life. If you’re looking for a therapist, GA has many options for online treatment. Finding a therapist in Georgia can be challenging. Barriers to treatment, like a lack of available providers or transportation issues, can make it challenging to find in-person treatment. 

While BetterHelp does not currently provide group therapy, you can get one-on-one treatment with a licensed psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or other mental health professional. Every therapist on the platform has a master's of arts or science degree. Note that while BetterHelp providers have a wide range of experience, they do not offer mental health care to children or use techniques designed for younger clients, like play therapy, at this time.

BetterHelp providers use a holistic approach and a variety of therapeutic techniques to ensure that they meet your unique needs. If you need help developing coping skills, improving self-awareness, or facing challenges in your family, counseling can help. Whether you’re in Savannah, Augusta, or Atlanta, GA, or anywhere in between, contact one of the therapists below to start working with a provider licensed to practice in the Peach State.

 

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Erica Gerring

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: LISW-CP,LCSW-C ,LCSW
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression
18 years of experience

As a licensed clinical social worker for over 15 years, my interactions with clients have been the most rewarding. From children to adolescents to teens to adults, I have addressed numerous life issues, including mental health, abuse, neglect, trauma, and offending behaviors. I have also worked with military families around a variety of stressors. I honor, respect and appreciate the fact that clients allow me into their lives and strive to build and maintain healthy and strong relationships.

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Justin Carson

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: MS,LPC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
7 years of experience

My name is Justin, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with the NBCC. I have been working in the helping field since 2013. I have had a wide range of experience in this time working with diverse populations. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, traumatic stress, relationships, and men’s issues. I provide individual counseling, substance abuse counseling, group counseling, as well as couples/family counseling. I utilize evidence-based practices (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Reality Theory, Gottman method, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing etc.). Life inevitably presents us with challenges, some larger than others. It is how we tap into our resiliency and take ownership for our lives that determines how effective we feel. Everyone at one point or another experiences feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, confusion, isolation, anger, fear and anxiety. It is not about how we banish these feelings but rather how we learn to cope with them, forgive ourselves and others, and take control of our lives back.

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Vanessa Johnson

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: MS,LPC
AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issues
14 years of experience

Greetings! I am Vanessa Johnson and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2007 in the state of Georgia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University (c/o ’02) and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University (c/o ’04). I have worked with children/adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including residential treatment centers, substance abuse counseling for Department of Corrections, wraparound/Intensive Family Intervention, as well as managed care. I currently provide solution-focused counseling to active duty military and their dependents. I have attended trainings on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have a Cognitive Behavioral approach to treatment.

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Monica Purvis

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: LPC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger management
21 years of experience

My name is Monica,I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I have a dedicated passion for helping others overcome various life barriers in order to reach a breakthrough of happiness. Although life can give us unexpected curves, I strive to help clients find coping strategies to conquer those situations. My experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and families is distinguished.

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Erica Crawford

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: LCSW
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesADHD
4 years of experience

Hey! If you're looking in to BetterHelp, I imagine you're struggling with something significant in your life. Good for you for looking to get help with these concerns! Being able to connect with your therapist is a big part of the process; I know first hand how scary it can be. I want to tell you a little about me to let you decide if my experience and therapy approach may be a good fit for you and your needs. My name is Erica and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of GA. I have been a Social Worker for more than 14 years with experience with various populations, in various settings. I have worked with clients with a broad range of concerns from: anxiety, depression, life change, LGBTQ+ related issues, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, grief and loss, family dynamic concerns, and many more. Clients have given me feedback stating I am calm, a great listener, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and give clients a space to feel safe communicating their concerns. My goal is to offer clients a person who supports them and someone who is willing to walk thru the tough situations they are experiencing. I am available to communicate with you in whatever manner best suits your needs, lifestyle, and schedule. I'm available mainly in the evenings or on weekends and I will check messages at least once per day. If you feel that I would be a good fit for you, I would consider it a privilege to be part of your journey.

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Christopher Allen

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefDepression
15 years of experience

My Name is Chris Allen I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in psychotherapy. I received my Masters Degree from the University of Georgia. I specialize in assisting individuals deal with Depression and Anxiety as well as Co-dependency, Relationships, Substance Abuse and Sexual Identity. I have additional experience in dealing with difficult physical illnesses and End of life and Hospice decisions. My personal experience has lead me from being a practicing Musician in my Youth, coming through Addiction issues, a heart attack and stroke and several failed relationships in between; to being a prosperous, sober and happy individual who seeks to share the wisdom that has been so freely shared with. me. I have a multi-disciplinary approach that includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. For the past three years I have been a therapist to other therapists, but have recently made the decision to offer my skills to clients who desire to live their best life as the best version of themselves. If you are ready to change, I am here to help.

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Christina Bullock

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: M.Ed,LPC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionADHD
14 years of experience

Hi there! Thanks for stopping in to check out my profile. Therapy might seem intimidating, but it is a great step toward improving yourself and your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in both Georgia and Arkansas, with more than 15 years of experience as a therapist. I am also nationally certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and am a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). I am originally from the West Coast but have lived in the South for over 20 years. I have a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education from Augusta State University. I've worked in the outpatient community setting, school settings, and in a group home. I have worked with clients from school age through geriatric populations, both individual and family therapy, with a number of topics including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, interpersonal communication, grief, ADHD, and self-concept, among others. My theoretical orientation is primarily Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I can draw from a number of orientations depending on what is best suited for you and the situation. My therapy style focuses on working cooperatively with you to help you feel heard, to learn and gain more confidence with coping skills, and to work collaboratively to process and brainstorm new ways of viewing or reacting to the situation at hand, so as to become an advocate for positive change in your own life. We can work together to help you identify your goals and move toward a healthier, happier future, and a healthier, happier you! I hope we can work together soon!

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LeQuandra Hale-Banks

Offering therapy in Georgia
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
8 years of experience

I am licensed in Tennessee and Georgia with 10 years of professional work experience; eight (8) of those years are in counseling. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Debra Kemp

Offering therapy in Georgia
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Georgia with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Jennifer Borders

Offering therapy in Georgia
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years of experience

I am licensed in Georgia with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety & depression, relationship struggles, self esteem, motivation and self confidence issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I want to meet you where you are and will tailor our correspondence and a treatment plan to meet your unique situation. It takes courage to seek help, to push towards a satisfying life, and take steps in a more healthy direction. I am here to support you in that journey.

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Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn

Offering therapy in Georgia
Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue
20 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & depression. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Christine Penguino

Offering therapy in Georgia
LGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
7 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Atlanta, Georgia with more than seven years of professional experience in working with clients that have included everything from play therapy with young children to grief counseling with grandparents. My most recent focus has been working with families in the LGTBQIA+ community as they process a variety of issues. My personal philosophy is to find humor in everything and live passionately. A little more about me? I’m a big nerd who loves sci fi and fantasy like Aasimov’s Foundation series (I have big opinion’s about Apple’s adaption). I go to regional Burning Man events and make art from thrift store Barbies. I love to garden, but am pretty terrible at it. I generally despise most holidays but enjoy being silly and posting memes about them. I like board games and puzzles and go to conventions. When I need to meditate and be calm I watch my tank of guppies and ghost shrimp. Back to therapy! If you’re looking for something specific; I am kink and BDSM lifestyle friendly, as well as supportive of those in ethically non-monogamous relationships such as polyamory. I also have experience dealing with intra cultural shifts such as transitioning out of conservative religious backgrounds and processing the changes in belief and subculture. I work well with folks who are working on self esteem and body positivity. I have a lot of experience working with non neurotypical folks with autism spectrum and adhd diagnoses. I also work well with issues of anxiety and depression. My approach to therapy is client goal directive, believing that you usually know where you want to go. I believe in pushing gently at the edge of my client’s comfort zone; therapy shouldn’t be painful, but it should help you move forward. To that end, I often help my clients design their own “homework” to try outside of sessions to see and measure their own progress. Didn’t do your homework? That tells us you weren’t ready, or that something was blocking you, or you weren’t motivated… therapy doesn’t have grades, just learning! If you’re still reading, I hope you’re ready to start our therapy journey together.

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Courtney Fields

Offering therapy in Georgia
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am licensed in Georgia with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I also specialized in divorce recovery and co parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Amy Gorton

Offering therapy in Georgia
License: MA, LPC
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years of experience

My name is Amy Gorton and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 17 years of clinical experience. My specialty area is primarily focused around women's issues and women's health but I also work with clients with a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family issues, school/career challenges, life changes as well as grief and loss, OCD and ADD/ADHD. My treatment style is warm, interactive and compassionate. I believe in earning respect through giving respect. My treatment approach combines Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic and Family Systems Theories. I will tailor the therapeutic sessions to meet your unique and specific needs and goals. It takes courage to ask for help and to accept help so if you are ready to take that step, I look forward to meeting you.

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Chelsea Peterkin - Bonner

Offering therapy in Georgia
GriefSelf esteemDepression
5 years of experience

Hello! I am a LCSW in Georgia with 5 plus years of professional work experience. During this time , I have been blessed to help people navigate through many facets of life. This includes helping clients in coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. Together we will tailor your goals and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Making the decision to start therapy is courageous and it is the first step in making the change you wish to see. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

How can therapists in Georgia support you?

Therapists in Georgia can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 4,202,581 people live in Georgia, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Georgia may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Georgia working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in Georgia, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Georgia support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Georgia can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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