Therapist in Decatur, Georgia Khayla Smallwood, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-40
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Khayla Smallwood, M.Ed, LPC
Specializes In:
Khayla Smallwood, LPC, is a compassionate licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting clients in Georgia. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment, Khayla helps individuals navigate their emotional and mental health challenges. By fostering meaningful connections, this therapist empowers clients to explore their concerns and work towards personal growth and healing. Specializing in individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, Khayla provides tailored interventions that meet each client’s unique needs. Khayla is particularly passionate about addressing issues related to PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Clients benefit from a therapeutic approach that emphasizes self-esteem challenges and transitions to adulthood. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and couples/marital counseling, Khayla helps clients uncover underlying patterns and develop strategies to improve their mental well-being.
This practice creates an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those facing gender identity issues and challenges associated with adoption or foster care. Known for her transparent and genuine approach, Khayla has earned praise for her ability to balance grace with accountability. Clients often remark on the rare rapport established during sessions, which facilitates deeper exploration of personal issues. By encouraging clients to lead their healing journey while also providing firm guidance when needed, Khayla creates a supportive space for growth and change. Outside of professional commitments, Khayla enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, engaging in various activities like playing video games and board games.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-40
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Focus, concentration & memory
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please call us at 404-500-4266 to schedule an appointment with Khayla Smallwood.
Khayla Smallwood generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 404-500-4266 to find out Khayla Smallwood's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Khayla Smallwood:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 404-500-4266 to see how we can help.
Khayla Smallwood is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Khayla Smallwood works at:
Yes, Khayla Smallwood does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Khayla Smallwood is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: