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Online Therapy in Buford, Georgia
Starting therapy for the first time in Buford? Meet a Georgia-licensed therapist by secure video, with a real person guiding you through each step.
Therapy for Buford
Plenty of people think about therapy for months, even years, before doing anything about it. If you're in Buford and you've been on the fence, the first step is small: a two-minute form. A member of our care team calls you within 24 to 72 hours, and you can ask every question you've been holding onto.
We're an online practice serving all of Georgia, operated by Coping & Healing Counseling, P.C. Buford is in Gwinnett County, and our licensed therapists work with adults, couples and teens across the county by secure video.
Who we help
Who therapy in Buford is for
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong to start. Some people come in with a word for it, like anxiety or depression. Others say they feel stuck, irritable or disconnected. A good therapist helps you sort that out, and if the first match doesn't feel right, we'll pair you with someone else.
You might be dealing with
- Low mood, low energy or losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Conflict or distance in a relationship
- Painful experiences that still affect you today
- Parenting stress and tension at home
Therapy services
Help with what you're carrying
Some people reach out about one specific problem, like panic attacks or a recent loss. Others can only say that something feels off. Both are good reasons to talk to a therapist. Individual sessions are confidential, about 50 minutes long, and built around goals you agree on together.
Couples therapy is for partners who keep circling the same fight, feel more like roommates than partners, or are working through a breach of trust. Both partners attend the same session for one fee, with no double billing, and both need to be in Georgia when you meet.
Insurance and cost
Using your insurance in Gwinnett County
Tell us your plan on the intake form. We check your coverage and tell you your actual per-session cost before anything is scheduled, so there are no surprise bills. For many plans, that cost is as low as $0 per session.
Accepted plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Optum / UnitedHealthcare, Humana, select Medicare Advantage plans, and the Georgia Medicaid plans Amerigroup, CareSource and Peach State Health Plan. If we're not in-network with your specific plan, we'll help you look at out-of-network reimbursement or private pay.
Plans we accept
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum / UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
- Select Medicare Advantage (Aetna, Humana)
- Amerigroup (Georgia Medicaid)
- CareSource (Georgia Medicaid)
- Peach State Health Plan (Georgia Medicaid)
- Private pay welcome
As low as $0 per session with insurance, depending on your plan.
Ages 13–17
Teen therapy in Buford
Ages 13–17
Therapists who specialize in adolescents
Parents stay involved
Consent, safety updates and family sessions
Around the school day
Weekdays until 7pm ET and weekends
We see teens ages 13 to 17 for anxiety, low mood, school stress, family conflict, identity questions, social media pressure and more. Our teen therapists work specifically with adolescents, and sessions are 45 to 50 minutes by secure video, so your teen can log on from their bedroom instead of being driven across Gwinnett County.
A parent or legal guardian completes the intake form and signs consent, and we talk briefly with both of you before matching. After that, sessions belong to your teen. Parents don't get session-by-session content, but they do hear about safety concerns and progress milestones, with the teen's knowledge, and family sessions every four to six weeks keep you connected to the goals.
Our hours run until 7pm ET on weekdays and from 10am to 3pm ET on Saturdays, with Sunday sessions by arrangement, so you can look for a time after school or on the weekend instead of pulling your teen out of class.
How online therapy works
No drive, no waiting room
Telehealth lets you see a therapist without adding travel time to your week. You can join from home, from a private office, or from anywhere in Georgia that gives you a closed door and a good connection.
Our video platform and client portal are HIPAA-compliant, and the free My MentalSpace app keeps appointments in one place. For Buford clients with full days, the hours that matter most are weekday evenings until 7pm ET and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm ET, with Sunday sessions by arrangement.
Hours
Monday–Friday 8am–7pm ET · Saturday 10am–3pm ET · Sunday by arrangement
Coaching
When coaching fits better than therapy
If your life is mostly working and you want help with a specific goal, coaching may be a better fit than therapy. Buford clients can work with a life coach on career pivots, accountability or a major transition, or with a relationship coach on communication and navigating differences.
Coaching sessions are online, like therapy, and both partners attend relationship coaching together at no extra cost. Insurance doesn't apply to coaching, and we confirm the per-session rate before you start. If your relationship is in crisis, couples therapy is usually the better call.
Getting started
Four steps to your first appointment
Starting is designed to take very little of your time.
- 1
Two-minute intake
Answer four short sections online. We ask about your goals, your schedule, and whether you'll use insurance or private pay.
- 2
Welcome call
A member of our care team calls within 24 to 72 hours. Ask anything: insurance, scheduling, or whether therapy or coaching makes more sense.
- 3
Match and verify
We pair you with a specific therapist based on your answers, confirm your benefits, and share the exact amount you'll pay.
- 4
Session one
You meet your therapist by video for about 50 minutes and talk about what brought you in and what you want to be different.
Areas we serve
Around Buford and Gwinnett County
Clients in Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Gainesville and Cumming work with us the same way Buford residents do. Buford is in Gwinnett County. Our Gwinnett County page covers the county as a whole.
Online therapy in Gwinnett CountyCounty-wide pageBuford FAQ
Questions people ask before starting
How quickly can I start?
The intake form takes about two minutes. A care coordinator calls within 24 to 72 hours, and the first session is usually within about a week, depending on therapist availability. No card is collected online and nothing is charged before your first session.
Do you have an office in Buford?
There's no physical office in Buford. Sessions are held by secure video with Georgia-licensed therapists, so you can meet from home, a private office, or anywhere in the state with a closed door and a good connection.
Does insurance cover life or relationship coaching?
No. Coaching isn't a medical service, so insurance doesn't apply. Rates depend on the coach's credential and are shared on your welcome call before you commit. If what you need is clinical, such as treatment for anxiety or depression, therapy can be billed to insurance.
Do you take insurance for therapy in Buford?
Yes. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Optum / UnitedHealthcare, Humana, select Medicare Advantage plans, and Georgia Medicaid through Amerigroup, CareSource and Peach State Health Plan. With insurance, sessions can be as low as $0 per session depending on your plan, and we verify your benefits before your first session.
How do I start therapy for my teenager in Buford?
A parent or legal guardian completes our intake form on the teen's behalf and signs consent. We see teens ages 13 to 17. A care coordinator talks briefly with both of you, then matches your teen with a therapist who specializes in adolescents. Sessions are by secure video, so your teen can join from home after school.
If you need help right now
MentalSpace Therapy is not a crisis service. These lines answer 24 hours a day, for anyone in Georgia, including Buford.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line
- 1-800-715-4225
- Immediate danger
- Call 911
Take the first step from Buford
Fill out the short intake form and a care coordinator will call you within 24 to 72 hours, or call us at 404-832-0102 during our hours: weekdays 8am to 7pm ET and Saturdays 10am to 3pm ET (Sundays by arrangement).