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Therapists for college students near Georgia State University

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Sun Valley Psychiatry
Group practice
Roswell, GA
Accepting new clients

What Do We Offer? Our aim is to provide a safe, trusting, and confidential environment that is designed to help find the right treatment strategies that will help your journey into wellness. Our board certified psychiatrists are here to help improve your quality of life with various treatment modalities including medication management. Psychiatric Medication Management We strive to offer you with the latest evidence based treatment and medication management with the goal to achieve long term success and to improve your quality of life. Conditions We Treat Major Depression Anxiety Addiction Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ADD/ADHD Schizophrenia Other Mental Illnesses Suffering With Addictions? Come and see one of our psychiatrists if you are struggling with any addiction including opiates, alcohol, stimulants, or gambling. We have various treatment modalities to help you. Telemedicine We offer telemedicine from the comfort of your home. **Conditions Apply**

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Beverly Herndon
Marriage & Family Therapist
Marietta, GA
Accepting new clients

As a therapist I believe that all of use can benefit from the use of help at times in managing the struggles brought on by the stresses of daily living, work, or school, life transitions, grief, and past traumas. Therapy may also be the right choice when long-standing feelings of anxiety, unhappiness or shame have hindered you from living your best life. I focus on the whole person: physically, emotionally, mentally, sexually, and spirituality. It is my goal to join with you and together work towards healing and a more meaningful life. The heart of my practice is to empower clients as they journey towards wholeness and health. I provide a safe, respectful, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment for clients to process and explore concerns that brought them to therapy. Am I a good fit to walk with you on your journey? The best way to find out is to begin with a free phone consultation.

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Mary Allred
Pre-Licensed Professional
Marietta, GA
Accepting new clients

If you’re here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hurt, or just plain confused by your current life circumstances and relationships. While I can’t undo what brought you here, my goal is to work alongside you to cultivate both the clarity and the strength you need to move through it. Whether you’ve tried countless ways to improve your situation or this is your very first step, I am here to support you in navigating life’s challenges with hope, resilience, and self-compassion. My counseling style blends authenticity, genuine care, humor, and thoughtful curiosity to create an environment where you feel deeply seen, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll uncover patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships to enable you to make sense of your experiences, strengthen your skills and support, and cultivate a fulfilling life that feels more aligned with who you are and what you need. Our work is about facing life head-on, not avoiding it, and I am honored to be a guide and ally as you navigate both the messy and meaningful parts of your journey.

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Connecting Hearts Counseling
Group practice
Powder Springs, GA
Accepting new clients

Connecting Hearts Counseling is a boutique-style mental health private practice committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health services, with a special emphasis on supporting BIPOC individuals. Whether it's through in-person sessions or the convenience of telehealth, we've crafted a space that radiates warmth and support for clients on their journey to mental and emotional well-being. At the heart of our practice are values of growth, authenticity, and health, which extend to both our clients and our dedicated team.

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Innovative Therapy Works LLC
Group practice
Kennesaw, GA
Accepting new clients

Are you being your authentic self? We are a queer led therapy practice. We work with BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, and challenges in their relationships. We are an LGBTQ+ identifying and affirming clinicians who enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adult clients exploring gender identity, same-sex relationships, and family dynamics. We also enjoy working with College students working through life transitions on their journey to becoming independent adults and thinkers. We look forward to partnering with you on your pathway to total wellness! Schedule your free 15-minute consult today!

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Awakenings Counseling Center
Group practice
Kennesaw, GA
Accepting new clients

At Awakenings Counseling Center in Cartersville, we’re here to help you navigate the challenges of academic pressure, relationships, mental health struggles, and personal growth. Our therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about whatever’s on your mind—whether it’s anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just feeling overwhelmed. We offer individual therapy and psychological assessments tailored to your needs, and we’d be honored to support you on your journey. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—we’re here for you.

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Amy Smith-Barnes
Group practice
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I have more than 20 years experience working with patients with eating disorders or eating problems and accompanying issues such as anxiety. I will meet you where you are and we can work together toward healthier thoughts and behaviors that promote a sense of well-being. As an Emory alum, I truly enjoy working with Emory students.

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Debra Francis
Group practice
East Point, GA
Accepting new clients

You are not alone. Life can be heavy sometimes. I offer a safe, supportive space to help you manage stress, heal from trauma, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and gain tools for lasting change. Specialties and Focus Areas: • Anxiety, depression, and trauma • Adjustment to chronic illness or injury • Caregiver support and life transitions • Couples and family therapy • Culturally responsive and faith-sensitive care. When you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a session. Your healing journey starts here—and we’ll walk it together.

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Ronella Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist
Austell, GA
Accepting new clients

College can bring pressure from every direction—academics, relationships, family expectations, finances, identity, and uncertainty about what comes next. You may be doing everything expected of you while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. I work well with students who want to understand the patterns shaping their lives, strengthen their boundaries, improve their relationships, and make decisions with greater confidence. I also support students navigating cultural identity, major life transitions, family conflict, burnout, grief, and the challenges of living or studying away from home. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and practical. We will look at your experiences within the context of your relationships, history, culture, responsibilities, and current environment. Sessions provide space to explore what is happening beneath the surface while developing tools you can use in your everyday life. My goal is to help you build greater clarity, self-trust, and a stronger sense of direction.

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Kendra Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

In a world that is constantly changing, it can be difficult to keep a pace that feels comfortable and productive. If you have reached a point where old coping skills no longer work, or you are looking to find healthier ways to cope with life challenges, I'm here to help. In therapy we will work together to develop awareness of how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect one another, build skills to handle difficult emotions and make behavior change, and practice these skills in a variety of situations so you may be able to support yourself moving forward. True growth and healing happen in the most uncomfortable spaces at times. However, you do not have to wait until you are in the eye of a storm to seek counseling services. Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an important life decision and finding a therapist whose expertise fits your needs is just as vital. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we work to assist clients with achieving goals by cultivating self-awareness, identifying personal strengths, and gaining new perspectives. Kendra is a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional based in Atlanta GA. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. She has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, complex trauma, career/life transitions, PTSD, and depression.

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Franco Bejarano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

As a psychotherapist, I create a safe space whereby building a relationship, unraveling issues, demystifying oneself, voicing hopes and dreams, and developing wisdom and insight, one can emerge from (and exist in) the forest that is life with a deeper understanding of how to navigate one's mind and the world around us. It is my philosophy that great psychotherapy not only addresses the issues on the table, but also guides one towards greater overall life fulfillment. I have extensive experience is CBT, ACT, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches working with a variety of populations, mental barriers and social challenges. By developing together the skills of psychological flexibility, I aim to equip you with the skills to successfully endure future hardships on your own in an imperfect world where negative experiences and events are outside of our control. In turn, allowing you to live a life that is gratifying, authentic, rich, purposeful and well-adapted. Aside from my academic training, my psychotherapy approach is also informed by my own queer identity, my multicultural immigrant background, existential worldview, social justice, and the realities of people of working class and low socio-economic experiences. También hablo Español. Please visit francopsychotherapy.com for more information.

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Janet Patton
Group practice
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

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Kelly Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

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Nancy Lewis PsyD
Psychologist
Decatur, GA
Accepting new clients

Hello! I am a clinical psychologist in metro Atlanta and have specialized in working with University students across the area for 20 years. For more information about my professional background and specialties, check out my website located at http://www.nancylewispsyd.com I provide sessions via Telehealth portal. If you are interested in beginning therapy sessions, please email me through The Thriving Campus portal or at info@nancylewispsyd.com. Be sure to let me know what your current goals are for our work together.

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Day Brazis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Decatur, GA
Accepting new clients

Having a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and valued is essential. I warmly invite you into a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore who you are and what your needs are in order to heal and grow. I deeply believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and I use a collaborative approach to support you in exploring, understanding, and shaping your path forward. I work with clients in both an individual and relationship capacity, helping people deepen their understanding of themselves, their connections, and their emotional intimacy with others. My areas of specialization include chronic illness, LGBTQ+ folks, neurodivergence, trauma-related dissociation, and complex trauma. As a queer, trans, and neurodiverse therapist, I know how difficult it can be to take this step. I am here to support you, exactly as you are, with care and understanding. If you're interested in seeing if we are a good fit, reach out via email or phone & we can chat about how I can support you.

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Emily Garai
Psychologist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

Do you want to improve your mental health and overcome challenges? I can help you learn important skills to reach your personal therapeutic goals. I provide evidence-based, compassionate treatment for a variety of issues and ages, with specializations in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and gender and sexual identity. I am a licensed psychologist in Georgia. I graduated from The University of Vermont with my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2012. My training revolved around trauma-related disorders and developmental delays. Therefore, I have extensive experience with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in addition to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I have a mind for social justice and embrace diversity. I have training in multicultural issues and experience working with people from nearly all sociocultural backgrounds. Additionally, I have specific training in working with transgender individuals and their families. Please visit my website to learn more. *** When calling, please dial 105 upon answer

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Judi-Lee Webb
Psychologist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

One of my happy places is the beach. I am from the beautiful island of Jamaica and some of my most treasured memories and happiest times were spent at the beach. Living in Atlanta, I am not able to go to the beach as often as I would like, therefore, I bring the beach into my daily life through relaxation skills, music, décor, and my general mindset. As your therapist, my hope is that I can help you find your “happy place.” This may be a place, a person, a pet, an activity... anything that nourishes your mind, body and soul. I welcome the opportunity to help you learn how to develop solutions, feel empowered, and create a healthy lifestyle filled with joy, stability, self-acceptance, emotional well-being, and ultimately, happiness.

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India Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor
Smyrna, GA
Accepting new clients

Hi! My name is India Harris and I am the founder of Root & Stem Women's Therapies. I find great satisfaction in supporting young adults during significant life transitions and adjustments. Whether you are hoping to better manage stress, anxiety and/or depression symptoms, or looking to further develop your self understanding, I am here to help!

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Katie Leikam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Decatur, GA
Accepting new clients

I am passionate working with LGBTQ and transgender clients, and I affirm my clients. I am a WAPTH GEI certified provider. You might know who are but need to process how to get there. Anxiety about whether your family, friends or work will accept you could consume you. It can become hard to sleep and hard to look in the mirror sometimes. You need to have the courage to be yourself in your own identity and overcome your anxiety. I can help. I use mindful self-compassion, solution focused therapy and CBT to practice the tools that will allow you to be who you really are and be calm and proud of yourself and happy. I work with the LGBTQIA community as an affirming therapist who understands the community. I specialize in working with transgender and non-binary clients as well as clients that are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about work, school, home or friends. I also write gender affirming hormone and surgery letters for my clients. As part of my practice, I offer expert and convenient care for my clients in person in Decatur, GA and video throughout Georgia and South Carolina and Florida. Schedule appointments online anytime at my website www.katieleikam.com or call or email for a free consultation. I am here for my clients to have the courage to be who they are.

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Katie Ganske
Psychologist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I have experience helping clients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of presenting concerns. My approach is collaborative and supportive. I work to provide clients with practical skills to assist with immediate stressors while also addressing underlying issues when appropriate. Clients who work with me generally report feeling challenged by our work but also enjoying our sessions.

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