QMed has carefully considered and vetted additional care providers for transgender and nonbinary patients of all ages. Below is a list of resources for patients as they navigate their journey.
We recommend these providers as they share in our belief system of offering affirming health care for transgender kids and teens.
Mental Health Providers – GEORGIA
Therapists:
Adam Albrite, PhD, LMFT Atlanta, GA
Melanie Storrusten, LCSW Atlanta, GA
Treah Caldwell, MA, LPC Atlanta, GA
Tana Hall, LPC Atlanta/Decatur, GA
Kristine Medea, LPC, BCETS Atlanta, GA
Deva Joy Gouss, LCSW Atlanta, GA
Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning, Atlanta, GA
Dawn Kitto, MS, LPC Decatur, GA
Marnie Grodzin, LMSW, Decatur, GA
Johnathan Standish, MS Atlanta, GA
Linzy Barnett, LMSW Decatur, GA
Heather Kotler, LCSW, MPH, Decatur, GA
Tom Query, LPC Decatur/Roswell, GA
Lauren Zimet Foster, MS Sandy Springs/Tucker, GA
James Elliott, LPC Sandy Springs, GA
Melissa Dickinson, LPC Roswell, GA
Christy Plaice, LPC Roswell, GA
Rachel Warset, LPC Marietta,GA
Anisha Cooper, LPC Marietta, GA
Tali Boots, LPC Brookhaven, GA & Duluth, GA
Nick Marzo, MS LPC, LMHC, CST, CPCS, NCC, CCMHC Chamblee, GA
Amanda Reedinger, MA, LAPC Cumming, GA
Jennifer Butzen, LPC Cumming, GA
Amanda Dutton, LPC Gainesville, GA
Kelly Hughes, MS, LPC Braselton, GA
Kendall Weinberg, LPC Athens, GA
Anna Belle Wood, MA, LPC Athens, GA
Nicki Robbins, LAPC Georgia and Florida (video/phone)
Karen Corry, LAPC, ATR, NCC, Chamblee, GA
Powell Burke, LCSW, Atlanta, GA
Ryan Devane, LMSW, BC-TMH, Decatur, GA
Elaine Moss, LCSW, Suwanee, GA
Lucia Caltabiano, LMSW, Duluth, GA
Michael Alexander-Luz, MSW, LCSW
Jillian Blum, Ph.D., LPC, Decatur, GA
Speech Therapist:
Whitney Tougas, M.S., CCC-SLP; Feminine Voice & Expression Coach – Zoom – Anywhere in US
PSYCHOLOGISTS:
Dr. Mahlet Endale, PhD Peachtree Corners, GA
Dr. Ren Massey, PhD Decatur, GA
Dr. Faughn Adams, PhD Decatur, GA
Dr. Barbara Rubin, PhD Sandy Springs, GA
Dr. Ana Adelstein, PhD Atlanta, GA
Dr. Asia Gifford, PhD Kennesaw, GA
Dr. Shayne Abelkop, PhD Athens, GA
Dr. Marie Williams, PhD Athens, GA
Dr. Tara Weiszer, PhD Athens, GA
Dr. Kelly Simonson, PhD Athens, GA
Dr. Kristie Overstreet, PhD, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST, CAP Virtual | GA, FL, LA, CA
Dr. Kate Avinger, P.C., Athens, GA
PHYCHIATRISTS:
Dr. Sarah Vinson, MD Atlanta, GA
Dr. Hasani Baharanyi, MD Atlanta, GA
Dr. Sarah Herbert, MD Decatur, GA
Dr. Michael Prudent, MD Atlanta, GA
Other States
ALABAMA
Susan Riser, PhD, LPC, NCC Montgomery, AL
Kelly Duke, LICSW Birmingham, AL
FLORIDA
Jamie Joseph, PhD, Florida & New York
Alexandra Connor, LCSW *treats teen patients
Shirley Roseman, MSW
MAINE
NORTH CAROLINA
Tracy Davis-Black, LCSW Asheville, NC
Jenny Shealy, MSW, LCSW Asheville, NC
Dr. Holly Bielstein Savoy, Ph.D Charlotte, NC
Brittany Bate, PhD North Raleigh & Cary, NC
SOUTH CAROLINA
Jen Bennett, MA, LPCI North Charleston, SC
Eric Sullivan, LPC, LMFT North Charleston, SC
John Hyatt, MA, LMFT North Charleston, SC
Katie Leikam, LCSW Across South Carolina
Elizabeth Pratt, MDiv, LMFT Spartanburg, SC
Trans Love Fund, financial assistance for trans/NB people in SC
Shaylin King, LMFT-A, Greenville, SC
Melinda Ledlow, LPC, LCPC, RPT, NCC, Aiken, SC
TENNESSEE
Dr. Erica Skidmore, PhD, Chattanooga, TN
Courtney Edwards, LPC pending, Chattanooga, TN
Troy Johnson, LCSW (televisits only, serves all of TN)
Jas Milam, Art Therapy Chattanooga, TN
VIRGINIA
Laura Szyikowski, MS, LPC, CPSC, Fort Defiance, VA
Monica Lawson, PhD, Harrisonburg, VA
SURGEONS
CHEST RECONSTRUCTION:
Dr. Hope Sherie, MD Charlotte, NC
Dr. Peter Thompson, MD Atlanta, GA
Dr. Lincenberg, MD Atlanta, GA
Dr. Garramone, MD Davie, FL
Dr. Keelee MacPhee, MD Raleigh, NC
Dr. Eric Emerson, MD North Carolina
Dr. Nour Abboushi, Atlanta, GA
New Beginnings, surgery recovery retreat
Florida
HYSTERECTOMY:
Dr. Betsy Collins, MD, MPH Atlanta, GA
Dr. John Horton, MD Atlanta, GA
Surgeons (Vaginoplasty):
Dr. Keelee MacPhee Raleigh, NC
ORCHIECTOMY:
Dr. Jenelle Foote, MD Atlanta, GA
Dr. James Libby, Stockbridge, GA
UROGYNECOLOGY:
COLORECTAL:
Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS
REPRODUCTIVE CARE PROVIDERS:
Dr. Jessica Spencer or Dr. Jennifer Kawwass, at the Emory Reproductive Center Atlanta, GA
Linda Kondilis, PhD Atlanta, GA
Jamie Joseph, PhD, Florida & New York
Paige Varner, Doula Atlanta, GA
Jacob Engelsman, Doula Atlanta, GA
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
FERTILITY DOCTOR:
Quinton Katler, MD, MSc, FACOG
Other Resources
Ponce Primary Care Atlanta, GA – affirming primary care
Empowerment Resource Center Atlanta, GA
New Era (formerly Stroehecker’s) Portland, OR – mail order compounding pharmacy
Kathy Perez (Voice Training by televisit)
Trans Buddy Program Nashville, TN
Point of Pride Binder donation program
National Center for Transgender Equality – helpful legal info, including name and gender marker change
Atlanta Legal Aid – assistance with name and gender marker change
Lambda Legal Nationwide – Nationwide Trans. Resources
Anti-Defamation League, Southeast region
Trans Love Fund, – financial assistance for trans/NB people in South
SUPPORT GROUPS
LGBTQIA Anxiety Support Group – Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Gender Spectrum Online Groups (based in CA, available across US)
Trans Support Group Athens, GA
Atlanta Gender Variations Parents’ Support Group: email [email protected]