Therapists that accept Cash Pay in Georgia

Life can get messy, overwhelming, and so hard sometimes—and that’s okay! The realities of life are rarely easy, but you can develop ways to go about your life without having to suffer. For the past 9 years, I’ve been helping adults who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles find their footing again. We’ll explore what’s going on in your life, figure out what matters most, and find practical, realistic ways to help you feel more grounded and overcome your challenges. I’m here to listen, offer options, and support you as you create a life that feels more manageable and meaningful—always with warmth, compassion, and a little humor when you need it.

I'm Chandrika Derricho, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Simpli Speaking Counseling, LLC. With over 12 years of experience , I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate life’s most difficult seasons, including anxiety, grief, depression, chronic stress, and relationship issues. I understand how overwhelming it can be to open up about your personal life, which is why I focus on creating a welcoming, down-to-earth space where you can feel safe simply speaking.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. I have been practicing for more than 20 years using an integrated style of theories in counseling (CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused, Narrative, and Family Systems Theory). I believe the intervention should match the client verses "one size fits all." I see adults, couples, and adolescents via Telehealth.

Hello, My name is Natalie Lewis and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. My educational background is in psychology, marriage and family therapy, and industrial organizational psychology. I specialize in providing counseling to individuals, groups, children, teenagers, young adults, couples, and married couples. I work on issues of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD and family discord etc.

Hi! Welcome to therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD and I earned my Masters from Shorter University in Rome, Ga. and my Doctorate online from Argosy University. My career began in 1986 and I have held many roles and worked in many settings i.e., inpatient psych programs, outpatient psych programs, ER settings, colleges, Community Service Boards, State psychiatric facilities and more. I am working on a book entitled "Parenting Styles of African American Fathers". Two of my long term goals are: to become a John Maxwell Certified Speaker and to teach undergrad psychology classes. I will bring my A' game to the therapy session and I challenge you to do the same.

I am Charles Zaglin a Trauma, Complex Trauma, and PTSD LPC with 30+ years of experience as a Traumatologist and over 55 years as a PTSD/Trauma survivor. My style is empathic, eclectic, honest, humorous, and interactive. Together we will tailor a protocol to fit your needs. I believe in ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and ACCEPTANCE. With regards to PTSD and Trauma, I take on a four "C" approach. That being "Control, Courage, and Compassion, and Choice." We will acknowledge your trauma without judgement, guilt, shame, fear, or self-blame and accept what happened but not let it identify or define us.

Striving to find joy during these uncertain times? Struggling to be kind to yourself or others? Difficulties keeping up with your relationships, work, and health? Allow me to walk alongside you as we work through these challenges together. I will empower you to identify and achieve your goals through a client-centered, humanistic approach tailored to your needs. My background includes clients working through issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, guilt, fears, self-esteem, career/school and life uncertainties, and those just looking for an empathetic ear to listen. While I stay up-to-date and offer the current and most effective evidence-based modalities, including CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based therapies, I believe the therapeutic relationship between us is the most valuable tool. Together, we will craft and develop the best plan for your needs. Join me in a completely safe, judgement-free and confidential space to share, heal, smile, grow, succeed, and become your best self. No better time than the present to create your desired future.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Georgia. I received my Masters in clinical counselor from Argosy University in 2015. I have 10 plus years working with adults, couples and family members in various settings. I am comfortable working with diverse group of individuals struggling with navigating life's daily ups and downs, along with finding hope for tomorrow as they attempt to maintain mental health wellness. I am a HOPE dealer for those who feel lost and hopeless in their storm.

Talking to someone new can be extremely difficult. Are you looking to talk to someone non-judgmental and authentic? Someone who will guide you in making changes in your behavior, thought process and emotions. You may have been impacted by life circumstances, stressors, or even a traumatic event that wasn’t within your control. It's important to be patient with yourself as you set goals. My name is Melissa Bryant. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience. It takes courage to talk with someone new. I am convinced you can face each obstacle and be victorious. Please be patient with yourself, as you take the next steps. I invite you to join me as I help you bring to light your strengths and overcome challenges that may have stagnated you from reaching your full potential.

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. We all have certain narratives we tell ourselves about ourselves, some helpful some not, and some of those stories aren't even ours. My goal is to help clients identify the unhelpful stories, where they came from, and help them create a new story. I like to incorporate both CBT/DBT coping skills and Jungian concepts such as inner child work to ensure a holistic healing approach for my clients. Whatever your healing journey looks like, I would consider it an honor and a privilege to walk it with you.

I am a dedicated counselor licensed both in Massachusetts and in the state of Georgia practicing for over a decade. My approach entails understanding your areas of need, together we work on your goals or outcomes, resolve the goals and empower your resilience. I have endeavored to improve my art of counseling over the last decade. In treatment, my quest to improve is evident by the need to make sure I understand your areas of need, in order to help you resolve and empower you to actualize your goals.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, Idaho, and South Carolina. I earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. For more than a decade, I have served as a mental health professional working with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings, including schools, youth residential facilities, correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, and the local community.

Hi there, I'm Jessyca. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 5 years experience. I help and specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and families with communication, anxiety, depression, behavior management, and more! As much as I love to talk to individuals about how they are feeling, I am motivated and passionate about being interactive with clients when processing their thoughts and feelings. I also have a fun option for teens. Mindful Culinary Therapy is dedicated to making the healing power of cooking safe and accessible. At MCT, I love empowering youth to discover and harness their own creativity through food. For many of us, it is hard to open up to strangers and express serious traumatic or even simple issues that we face daily, but what happens when we keep our minds busy, our hearts open., and stomachs full? Being able to express your thoughts and emotions in a more relaxed, creative, fun, and inspiring environment, gives a person more freedom to be able to become more vulnerable, comfortable, and at peace within themselves. You may also visit my website at: https://www.mindfulculinarytherapy.com

Hello, I am Berinda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in maternal health, foster care, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life skills. My approach is person-centered, and I strongly focus on meeting a client where they are. I have nearly 20 years of experience in the field and have been providing individual therapy for 6 years. My goal is to support you in obtaining your goals and identifying your desired outcome.

Hello. I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to you. My name is Alyce, and I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Georgia and Alabama. I'm wondering if you have situations in your life that feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. Perhaps you are feeling down, anxious or just overloaded. It can be a challenge to cope effectively when you have numerous areas to balance in your life. Whatever you are experiencing, I am here to offer support, understanding and solution-focused skills to help you grow and move forward. It can be difficult to reach out to a therapist, and I believe it will help to know that I am motivated by my genuine love for people. I have a strong, personal commitment to provide a compassionate approach, taking time to truly get to know you and understand your situation. You are not alone as you work to improve your life. I will be with you and will join you in the important work of moving forward and improving your life!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my Master's in psychology from the University of West Georgia in 2016. I offer compassionate support to explore your struggles in a safe, non-judgmental space. I have practiced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rogerian Therapy, and trauma-informed care with youth, adults, and families to manage anxiety, depression, and conflict, to understand themselves better, and to work toward peace of mind.

I create a space where you can show up—no pretense, no performance—just you. I don’t believe people are broken. The emotions and behaviors we judge ourselves for often started as survival strategies, ways we tried to protect ourselves from pain. Therapy with me is collaborative, candid, and built on trust. It’s not about fixing you—it’s about understanding yourself in a way that finally makes sense. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in supporting clients through burnout, emotional dysregulation, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning and deeply committed—to their work, their families, or their values—but feel like something inside is fraying. Therapy with me isn’t about performance. It’s about finding the space to set the armor down, even briefly, and begin asking: What do I actually need? What parts of me have I had to silence to survive? You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, therapy can be where you start to lay the armor down and reconnect—with your values, your voice, and what truly matters. Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about self-acceptance and clarity. Healing happens not through judgment, but through genuine understanding.

My name is Hope Dollins and I have spent the majority of my adult life working in the school system K-12. I have been in the classroom, over the classroom and also worked as a mental health clinician within the school. Before the school, I have had years of working with adults in couples and family counseling. My biggest goal is to help you achieve a better you. I will help guide you in your journey and I also feel that you are the expert of yourself. I will find patterns in behavior and make short measurable goals with you to help you see your progress. Ultimately, we will both be successful in forming a road to help reach your fullest potential.

Greetings! I am a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification. I am the sole clinician for Newfound Peace Therapy, LLC. My passion resides in providing a safe, warm, and comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I enjoy the concept and embracing Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Person-Centered therapy with humanistic approaches. I have worked in a psychiatric setting and a community-based environment, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with diverse populations, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sexual behavior problems, stress management, self-esteem, trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire and Georgia with over 12 years of experience working with individuals and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse, gender identity issues and grief/loss. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am trained as an a veteran suicide specialist and I am a certified trauma therapist. My counseling style is warm, caring and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs as it is important to meet you where you are at and use your expertise as well. It takes courage to seek out help for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I live by the view that if you can change the way you look at things the things you look at can change. This slight change in perspective can make a world of difference in your life! Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to working with you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 14 years of experience, specializing in helping adolescents and young adults navigate life changes. I focus on reducing anxiety, improving overall well-being, and guiding clients through emotional challenges. My goal is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive as they build healthier, more balanced lives. I believe in working collaboratively to help clients become the best version of themselves.

My name is Amber Simons, MS, LPC, CPCS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing therapeutic and crisis intervention services to children, age 4+, adults, and couples/families.

Hi there, I'm Lorrie. I'm so glad you are reaching out for help. That's a huge first step, and often the hardest part of your journey to health and happiness. I work with trauma, anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and relationship issues. If you are dealing with difficult emotions and can't seem to stop worrying about the future or ruminating about the past, I can help! My approach to therapy is holistic, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. In our first session you can expect to learn more about somatic therapies, and other mind-body bridging practices. By the end of the session you will have some tools you can start using right away. We will work together to identify your goals for therapy and create a treatment plan just for you. I specialize in treatments that get you grounded, with a sense of safety, acceptance of what is, and curiosity and excitement about what could be! Before I became a therapist, I was a yoga and mindfulness educator for 30+ years. I bring my expertise in mindfulness, meditation and breath work into every session treating mind, body and spirit. What ever your mental health challenge, I'm here to help. Seeking out, and then showing up for therapy can be hard, but you are making the right choice! We'll work together using evidence-based techniques that are proven to help you manage your struggles and heal your trauma. I hope we connect soon and get you started on a path to healing and happiness right away. Just one other thing... I require all of my clients to have their cameras on during all sessions. Its a safety thing.... and I appreciate your understanding.

Hello, future client! I’m Kemesha Nickelson, a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My background includes working as a recreation therapist and a therapist in various settings, from residential to outpatient care. I’m here to offer a compassionate, understanding approach as we navigate your unique challenges together. Let’s work through this journey with empathy and care.

I attended Hunter College in New York, New York for my Bachelor's degree; Master's degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA; Doctorate in Marriage and Family from Palmer Seminary/Eastern University in St. David's PA. I joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1982 and retired after 16 year where I was Patrol Officer then transferred to the Philadelphia Police academy as a Pennsylvania State Certified Instructor of Police Recruits and Police Officers; I then transferred to the Philadelphia Police Department's EAP unit from which I retired. I got may Master's and doctorate while a member of the Philadelphia Police Department. I am licensed in PA and GA as a Marriage and Family Therapist and relocated to GA in 2010; applied for license in Fla. Retired Philadelphia Police Officer; Semi-retired Pastor; Owner, CEO, Clinical Director, Therapist of a Private Outpatient Mental Health Center in Conyers, GA; provide services to clients age 3 and up: Children and Youth, Single Adults, LGBTQ, Church and Pastors, Couples and Families, Law Enforcement Officers, Veterans, Court-Ordered Individuals, etc. age three and older. Consultant to the Faith-based community and Secular Organizations. I am a father of four adult children and 13 grand children. I am a divorcee.