Low-Cost Therapy Referrals
Emory University Outpatient Psychotherapy Training Program (OPTP)
What: A psychotherapy service provided by psychiatry resident physicians, supervised by Emory faculty. Provides evaluations and individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as medication management
Where: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory Clinic located at 12 Executive Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Pay: Most major insurance plans are accepted for in-network or out-of-network coverage
Contact: By phone only: 404-778-5526 Opt 5
Emory University Psychological Center
What: A non-profit outpatient mental health clinic that provides low-cost psychological services for the Atlanta community. Offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy for kids through adults.
Where: PAIS Building, Suite 504, 36 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA 30322
Pay: sliding scale only (no insurance) $18-$60
Contact: By phone only: 404-727-7451
GA State University Psychology Center
What: This is the primary training site for GA State University’s graduate program in clinical psychology. The Clinic offers high-quality and affordable psychological services to adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. Counseling and assessment services are provided by doctoral graduate students supervised by licensed psychologists. They also have services in Spanish and a DBT group for Adults.
Where: Downtown Atlanta on the GA State campus on the 10th floor of the Urban Life Building
Pay: “low-cost”; call for specific rates
Contact: By phone: 404-413-6229
Mercer Family Therapy Center (MFTC)
What: A training facility established by Mercer University School of Medicine as a place for families, couples, and individuals to find low-cost therapy services.
Where: 2930 Flowers Rd S, Atlanta, GA 30341
Pay: sliding scale only ($5-$65)
Contact: by phone: (678) 547-6789
Jewish Family and Career Services
What: JF&CS provides guidance and support for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families. They offer both individual and group therapies across a broad spectrum of issues – from divorce and bereavement to anxiety and depression.
Where: 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338
Pay: Insurance and sliding scale
Contact: 770-677-9474 or therapy@jfcsatl.org
The Link Counseling Center
What: The Link provides counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups to people of all ages. In addition to individual, couples, and family therapy, the Link provides pro-bono support groups for suicide prevention and aftercare; the aging and their families; and children in crisis and grief.
Where: 1) Sandy Springs; 348 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328; 2) Cobb County; 1820 The Exchange - Suite 650, Atlanta, GA 30339
Pay: “low cost, sliding fee scale”
Contact: By phone: 404-256-9797
The Training and Counseling Center (TACC)
What: TACC offers counseling, support groups, training, and workshops all through a social justice lens.
Where: 1) 98 Currier Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 2)1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 3) 711 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Pay: Full fee is $150 with a sliding scale
Contact: online form; by phone: 404-876-6266; or email: info@trainingandcounselingcenter.org
Open Path Collective
What: Open Path is an online nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and telehealth services—at a steeply reduced rate—to individuals, couples, children, and families. The service helps match you with a local therapist at a rate you can afford.
Where: nationwide, in-person or telehealth
Pay: $30-$60 per session plus a 1-time membership fee of $59
Contact: via website directory openpathcollective.org
Sage Therapy and Education Partnership (STEP)
What: The STEP Program was developed to help provide counseling and psychotherapy to members of the community who may need financial assistance in order to access such services.
Where: 2859 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
Pay: reduced fees, on a limited basis, based on a sliding scale according to household income.
Contact: ’Apply’ online