LGBTQ+ Therapy & Recovery in Peachtree Corners, GA

Being LGBTQIA2S+ often means navigating extra layers of stress, stigma, and trauma. Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, substance use, or past trauma, you deserve care that sees and supports the whole you. Join us for healing that’s rooted in compassion, respect, and expert care.

When Being Oneself Feels Like a Battle (Try LGBTQ+ Therapy)

Growing up LGBTQIA2S+ often means facing rejection, misunderstanding, or even violence. These experiences can leave deep wounds, causing shame, isolation, and patterns of self-medication just to cope.
Many in the community experience:

Struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Using substances to manage emotional pain
Dealing with family rejection or spiritual trauma
Feeling unsafe or misunderstood in past treatment experiences
Unsure where to turn for truly inclusive care

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to navigate this alone either.

Therapy That Understands What It’s Like to Be Different

Our LGBTQIA2S+ therapy and recovery services offer more than just talk. They offer transformation.
Here’s how therapy with us can help:

Learn coping tools that align with your values and identity
Feel seen, heard, and respected every step of the way
Address substance use without shame or judgment
Connect with others who understand your journey
Heal trauma with affirming, evidence-based care
Build confidence and resilience in daily life

Your identity isn’t the problem. It’s the pain caused by current and past experiences. Let’s work through it together, safely and at your own pace.

What to Expect at Atlas

We make starting therapy and recovery as easy and welcoming as possible. Here’s how it works:

Reach Out – Call or message us to schedule a free consultation.
Get Matched – We’ll pair you with a therapist or recovery team that truly gets you.
Start Your Journey – Therapy, psychiatry, peer support, and groups, whatever you need, we have it all under one roof.
Grow and Heal – Our team will support you as you build the life you want, not just the one you’ve survived.

Meet Our Team of LGBTQ Therapists

We’re proud to have a diverse and compassionate team—some of whom are LGBTQIA2S+-identified, all of whom are trained in culturally responsive care. Many are trained in popular therapy methods, such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. We even offer Experiential Therapy!

From trauma therapists to peer support coaches and psychiatrists, our team offers wraparound support. You won’t have to explain your identity, we’re already listening with respect.

Why Atlas for Atlanta LGBTQ Therapy?

Your healing matters. Because identity-affirming care changes lives. Because we know recovery looks different when you’ve spent your life being misunderstood.
At Atlas, you’ll find:

A no-judgment, no-assumption zone
Small group options that feel safe and supportive
A team that leads with compassion, not correction
Both mental health and addiction recovery support
Trauma-informed therapy tailored to LGBTQIA2S+ experiences

You deserve treatment that empowers you to like, love, and accept yourself as you are.
Contact Us Now: 470-768-8427

Ready to Take the First Step? Start LGBTQ Therapy Today

Getting started is simple. We accept most major insurance plans and offer personalized support through every step of the admissions process. Just fill out our contact form and we’ll contact you within 12 hours.
Let’s start this journey together, on your terms, at your pace.

LGBTQ Therapy FAQs

Is this therapy just for LGBTQIA2S+ people?

This service is designed specifically for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but many of our other programs are inclusive and welcoming as well. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, reach out and we’ll guide you.

Do you offer both individual and group therapy?

Yes. We offer one-on-one therapy, group sessions, peer support, and holistic modalities. You can choose the level of support that feels best.

Is your staff trained in LGBTQIA2S+ mental health needs?

Absolutely. All staff receive ongoing training in cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming practices.

Can I come even if I’m not sure how I identify?

Yes. There’s no “right” label to get support here. Whether you’re exploring your identity or already know who you are, you’re welcome here.

You’re Not Alone. And Here, You Have Community.

This is your moment. Whether you’re struggling with mental health, substance use, or just need a space that understands, we’re here for you.

Reach out today. The care you’ve been searching for is just a call away.
Contact Us Now: 470-768-8427

Helping Georgians Recover

We support those who want to be sober, healthy, and fulfilled. Using highly effective methods, as well as a non-directive approach, we’ve helped hundreds of Georgians and their families. We’d love to help you and yours, too.

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Josh Camadeca, CARES, CPS-AD, CPS-MH, RCP, CIT (he/him)

Program Director

Josh Camadeca serves as the Program Director at Atlas Behavioral Health, where he oversees organizational workflows, supports program development, and ensures high-quality service delivery across clinical and peer-support departments. In this leadership role, Josh applies both his administrative expertise and his extensive recovery knowledge to strengthen team coordination, improve client care systems, and uphold the agency’s mission of providing accessible, person-centered behavioral health services. Josh is a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), a Certified Peer Specialist in Addictive Diseases (CPS-AD), a Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health (CPS-MH), and a nationally Certified Recovery Coach Professional (RCP). He is currently working on obtaining his Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC) certification through the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA). With over a decade in sustained recovery from substance use and more than 25 years of personal engagement with mental health therapy, he integrates lived experience with evidence-based recovery support to provide comprehensive peer-driven care. In his direct client work, Josh specializes in recovery coaching and mentoring, supporting individuals in developing personalized pathways to health, wellness, and long-term recovery. He is highly skilled in connecting clients and families with appropriate resources, recovery communities, and supportive services that enhance continuity of care and foster positive treatment outcomes. His clinical focus emphasizes recovery-oriented systems of care, the power of social connection, and the vital role of community integration. Josh’s strengths center on his ability to build trust, empathy, and empowerment within the therapeutic relationship. He is deeply committed to promoting resilience and helping clients move toward meaningful, self-directed lives in recovery. Outside of his professional work, Josh values healthy leisure and community engagement; his interests in hiking, biking, fitness, sports, and collecting sneakers and streetwear often serve as additional pathways for rapport-building and connection with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Julie River, M.S., LPC, NCC, CPS-MH, RCP, EMDR Trained (she/her)

Clinical Director

Clinical Director Julie River is the Clinical Director at Atlas Behavioral Health, where she provides leadership in clinical programming, staff development, and evidence-based service delivery. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health (CPS-MH), Recovery Coach Professional (RCP), and an EMDR-trained psychotherapist. Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Kennesaw State University and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, addictions, adoption-related issues, and identity development. Her clinical approach is postmodern, inclusive, and affirming, with a strong emphasis on the intersectionality of identity and culture. She integrates holistic and systems-based frameworks into her therapeutic modalities, supporting clients in developing deep self-understanding rooted in their formative experiences. With over a decade of experience across the continuum of care, Julie has worked in psychiatric hospitals, wilderness therapy programs, art therapy initiatives, outpatient treatment for addictions and eating disorders, trauma-focused therapy, private practice, and peer support. This diverse background informs her vision for Atlas: to provide evidence-based, client-centered, culturally competent, and identity-affirming care. She is equally committed to the wellbeing of the clinical team, recognizing that staff wellness directly impacts the quality of client care. Julie is passionate about psychology, neurobiology, and sociology, and actively pursues ongoing professional development in these fields. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys training for marathons and ultramarathons, international travel, and exploring new cultures through hiking and meaningful connection with others.