Mixed Race & Multiracial Therapists in Georgia

19 providers in Georgia who publicly identify as Mixed Race or Multiracial.

Dr. Sophia Aguirre Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP), Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (FAGPA)

Atlanta, Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“I identify as a Latina/Chicana (Mestiza/Brown), cisgender, heterosexual female.”

Dr. Sophia Aguirre is a licensed psychologist, founder of the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, and a specialist in supporting therapists, particularly Latinx and BIPOC clinicians. She practices from an intersectional, anti-oppressive, and decolonized framework, integrating relational, psychodynamic, and existential-humanistic theories.

Therapy for TherapistsTrauma RecoveryRace-based TraumaIdentity ConcernsHigh-achieving IndividualsGroup PsychotherapyLatinx Mental HealthIndividual TherapyCouples TherapyGroup TherapyInterpersonal/RelationalPsychodynamicExistential-humanisticFeminist and Liberation Psychology

C. Peeper McDonald PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC

Atlanta, Georgia
In their words
“As a Biracial, but White-presenting person, she loves learning about the complex nature of Multiracial identity and the roles privilege and oppression play within these intersectional identities and how these impact those in our community.”

Dr. Peeper McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor in Georgia. Her research and clinical interests focus on professional identity, social justice, advocacy, and multicultural issues in counseling, with a specific focus on the racial mislabeling, color-blindness, discrimination, and identity development of Multiracial individuals.

Professional identitySocial justice and advocacy issuesMulticultural issues in counselingMultiracial identity developmentRacial mislabelingColor-blindness and discrimination

Cecily Davis MS, LPC, LPCC, NCC, BC-TMH, EMDR Certified, EMDR CIT

Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“I am a multiracial, multicultural, and inclusive therapist.”

Cecily Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia providing teletherapy to older adolescents, young adults, and seniors experiencing trauma, anxiety, and depression using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic therapies.

Attachment TheoryEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)AnxietyDepressionPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)CBTDBTMindfulnessSomatic TherapiesAttachment-Based WorkParts WorkEMDR

Niso Gulyamova Counselor

Alpharetta, Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Niso Gulyamova is a multilingual counselor offering therapy in English, Russian, and Tajiki/Dari. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and relational challenges through a collaborative approach.

AddictionAdjustment DisordersAnxietyAttachment IssuesAttention Deficit (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBehavioral IssuesBody ImageBorderline PersonalityChild or AdolescentCouples / Marriage / RelationshipsDepressionDomestic AbuseGrief & LossHyper Sexuality or Sexual CompulsionsImpulse Control DisordersInternet, Gaming & Social Media DependenceLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Migrant / Immigrant / Refugee ConcernsMulticultural ConcernsRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesSelf EsteemSubstance UseTrauma and PTSDAdlerian TheoryArt TherapyCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyCouple and Family Systems TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Motivational InterviewingPlay TherapySandtray TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Jennifer Walker LCSW, C-DBT, CCATP, CCTP

Atlanta, GA Telehealth
In their words
“As a biracial woman, I’ve navigated the intricate paths of personal identity and growth, shaped by experiences of belonging to multiple worlds.”

Jennifer Walker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in anxiety, burnout recovery, identity shifts, and life transitions for high-performing professional women.

AnxietyBurnoutIdentity ShiftsLife TransitionsWomen's IssuesInterracial RelationshipsPerfectionismTraumaDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Trauma-Informed CareMindfulness-Based ApproachesMotivational InterviewingEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Vicky Lieu M.Ed., Pre-Licensed Professional

Augusta, Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Asian or Asian American, Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Vicky Lieu is a pre-licensed post-master's counselor (M.Ed.) practicing under clinical supervision. She works with teens, college students, and adults navigating difficult relationships, attachment wounds, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions, utilizing a collaborative, trauma-informed approach combining Narrative Therapy, IFS-informed work, CBT, and sandtray techniques.

AbuseAnxietyAttachment IssuesAttention Deficit (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBurnoutCareer CounselingChild or AdolescentDomestic AbuseTrauma and PTSDCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPerson-Centered/RogerianSandtray TherapySomaticTrauma Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Tamara Onley LAPC

Atlanta, Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“As a multiracial woman, I have a passion for working with members of marginalized communities, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).”

Tamara Onley is an LAPC practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in working with marginalized communities, BIPOC, and clients navigating trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and racial/cultural identity.

AbuseAdjustment DisordersAnxietyAttachment IssuesBehavioral IssuesBurnoutCommunication ProblemsCoping MechanismsCouples / Marriage / RelationshipsDepressionGrief & LossLife TransitionsMulticultural ConcernsRacial Stress & TraumaRacial/Cultural IdentityRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesReligious TraumaTraumaTrauma and PTSDCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Mindfulness

Dr. Peeper McDonald PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS

Georgia
In their words
“As a Biracial, but White-presenting person, she loves learning about the complex nature of Multiracial identity and the roles privilege and oppression play within these intersectional identities and how these impact those in our community.”

Dr. Peeper McDonald is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Practice. Her research and clinical interests focus on professional identity, social justice, advocacy, and multicultural issues, with a specific focus on the racial mislabeling, color-blindness, discrimination, and identity development of Multiracial individuals.

Professional identitySocial justice and advocacy issuesMulticultural issues in counselingRacial mislabelingColor-blindness and discriminationIdentity development of Multiracial individuals

Karen Brown LPC, MA

Savannah, GA Telehealth
In their words
“Biracial or Multiracial, Black or African American”

Karen Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Savannah, Georgia, who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction using a holistic, relational approach.

AddictionImpulse Control DisordersTraumaAnxietyDepressionInfidelityGriefCBTDBTFamily SystemsSolution-focusedStrength-basedAetnaAllegianceAlliedAmbetterAnthem

Serena Johnson APC, NCC

Georgia
In their words
“Racial Identity / Culture: multiracial-caucasian”

Serena Johnson is an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Georgia who identifies as multiracial-caucasian and Korean.

Maylin Robles LCSW

Savannah, GA Telehealth
In their words
“RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, Biracial/Multiracial”

Maylin Robles is a licensed therapist based in Savannah, Georgia, who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and self-harming. She uses evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support her clients.

AnxietyDepressionTraumaSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingEMDRDBTTF-CBTSolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Family/Marital TherapyCoachingCulturally SensitiveHumanistic TherapyAetnaAnthemCignaKaiser PermanenteTRICARE EastBlue Cross

Dr. Christina Clarke PhD, MS, EdS, BA, Licensed Psychologist

Atlanta, Georgia
In their words
“As a Black woman of multicultural and multiethnic background, I have been immersed in a variety of cultures throughout my life.”

Dr. Christina Clarke is a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, who works with adults seeking to learn more about themselves and grow through past and current traumas. She approaches therapy from a multicultural, Black feminist lens.

TraumaDepressionAnxietyRacial traumaLGBTQ+ adversitiesStressRelationship issuesPersonal growthCognitive behavioral therapyDialectical behavioral therapyMindfulness skills training

Dorlene Dowl LPC

Savannah, GA Telehealth
In their words
“RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial”

Dorlene Dowl is a licensed professional counselor and expressive arts therapist based in Savannah, GA, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma.

AnxietyDepressionTraumaCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Expressive ArtsSomaticUnited HealthcareBlue ShieldCareSourceUMRAetnaKaiser Permanente

Rebekah Duffner LPC

Savannah, GA Telehealth
In their words
“I'm biracial, and spent a lot of my time observing and analyzing peoples similarities and differences, both out of innate curiosity, and a need to contextualize where and how I fit in.”

Person centered and affirming therapy where you can get back in sync with your most authentic self. Offering in person and online services for individuals, couples, adults, and teens.

depressionanxietyidentity issuesrelationship conflictslife transitionsCBTACTperson-centeredpsychoanalyticstructuralfeminist

Catherine Bitney, PhD PhD, Psychologist

Atlanta, Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“As a queer, multiracial, and non-binary professional, I try to use my privilege as a university professor to help my marginalized students feel more welcomed and accepted in an academic environment.”

I was trained as a clinical psychologist in New York City and utilize psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, and humanistic lenses to understand my clients and their life circumstances. I am able to provide short-term solution focused therapy, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as long-term psychotherapy for those more complex difficulties. As a queer, multiracial, and non-binary professional, I try to use my privilege as a university professor to help my marginalized students feel more welcomed and accepted in an academic environment.

AutismGender IdentityLife TransitionsNeurodivergenceSexual Identity/SexualitySports Performancepsychodynamicmulticulturalfeministhumanisticcognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)short-term solution focused therapylong-term psychotherapyOut of Network/Private Payment

Dr. Mary Huffstead LPC, CPCS, RPT, NCC, Ph.D.

Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“Dr. Mary Huffstead (she/her/hers) is a wife, mother, counselor educator, therapist, and a "Blaxican" (biracial: Black and Mexican) woman.”

Dr. Mary Huffstead is a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, and therapist who specializes in mental health care for children, parents, women, multiracial populations, transracial adoptees, and trauma survivors. She is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Site Coordinator of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Agnes Scott College.

AnxietyDepressionTraumaWork/school issuesFamily conflictDomestic/interpersonal violenceSexual assaultChild abuse or neglectMultiracial identity developmentInterracial relationshipsTransracial adoption issuesIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyPlay therapyTelemental Health

Beth Thomas LPC, NCC

Atlanta, GA Telehealth
In their words
“I identify as a Neurodivergent, Queer, Mixed or Biracial (Black/White) cisgender woman.”

Beth Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor based in Atlanta, Georgia. She provides neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and social justice-oriented therapy, specializing in working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent individuals.

Neurodivergent Identity Exploration (including Autism & ADHD)Racial, Ethnic & Cultural IdentitySexuality & Gender ExplorationInterpersonal/Relational ConcernsLife TransitionsAthlete Mental HealthTraumaNarrative practicesSomatic practicesNarrative Exposure TherapyAetnaSelf-pay

Tihera Shanell Clements LCSW, MSW

Savannah, GA 31406 Telehealth
In their words
“Ethnicity Black and African American , Pacific Islander”

Tihera Shanell Clements, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of The Cultural Society of Wellness, providing holistic and clinical therapy for teens and adults with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

LGBTQ+DepressionTrauma and PTSDAttachment-basedCoachingCognitive Processing (CPT)Compassion FocusedCulturally SensitiveEmotionally FocusedEnergy PsychologyFeministHumanisticIntegrativeMotivational InterviewingMulticulturalNarrativeParent-Child Interaction (PCIT)Person-CenteredPsychoanalyticSolution Focused Brief (SFBT)Strength-BasedTrauma FocusedAmerigroupCareSourceLove Land VouchersOut of Network

Franco Bejarano LCSW

Georgia Telehealth
In their words
“Aside from my academic training, my psychotherapy approach is also informed by my own queer identity, my multicultural immigrant background, holistic spirituality, social justice, and the realities of people of working class and low socio-economic experiences.”

Franco Bejarano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering online therapy in Georgia. He specializes in anxiety, depression, identity issues, family conflict, and LGBTQ+ concerns, drawing on his personal background and evidence-based modalities.

Adjustment DisordersAging and Geriatric IssuesAnxietyArtists & CreativesCoping MechanismsDepressionEmotional IntelligenceGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationHIV / AIDSIdentity IssuesIncarceration & Re-entryLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Meditation & MindfulnessMen’s IssuesMigrant / Immigrant / Refugee ConcernsMood DisordersMulticultural ConcernsPsychosisRacial/Cultural IdentitySelf EsteemSocioeconomic Stress/IssuesSpiritualityStressAcceptance Commitment TherapyArt TherapyCognitive Behavioral (CBT)EclecticExistentialFeministHumanisticMindfulnessMindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamicSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Trauma Focused Therapy