Psychiatrists in 30152
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatric care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a safe and non judgmental environment for individuals and couples. If you struggle with day to day life, or are challenged with debilitating psychological symptoms, we are here to help.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatric care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a safe and non judgmental environment for individuals and couples. If you struggle with day to day life, or are challenged with debilitating psychological symptoms, we are here to help.
![Photo of Kyla Kerr, MSN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d76c34b0-ca23-4c8e-a063-3dd9d0d79411/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting NEW clients! As a dedicated practitioner, I prioritize providing holistic care, treating each individual as a whole person rather than merely addressing isolated symptoms. My approach is rooted in values of integrity, transparency, and thoroughness, ensuring that every client receives the utmost attention and personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can just be yourself. Incorporated into my practice is a Lifestyle Medicine perspective to include nutrition, social connection, exercise, sleep, and stress management to optimize overall health.
Accepting NEW clients! As a dedicated practitioner, I prioritize providing holistic care, treating each individual as a whole person rather than merely addressing isolated symptoms. My approach is rooted in values of integrity, transparency, and thoroughness, ensuring that every client receives the utmost attention and personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can just be yourself. Incorporated into my practice is a Lifestyle Medicine perspective to include nutrition, social connection, exercise, sleep, and stress management to optimize overall health.
![Photo of Dr. Candace Giles, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a378a411-cf5e-4afc-a973-e9f2a9c150cf/2/320x400.jpeg)
NEW patients accepted starting April 2024! Visit website at www.psychsynergypractices.com for questions on services offered, appointment fees, and policies. Complete Pre-Screening Questionnaire on the website and get a response within 48hrs! PsychSynergy Practices provides mental health services Virtually and In-Person for kids, teens, and adults in Georgia. We recognize that all the different parts of you are uniquely important. PsychSynergy aims to identify and put all the missing pieces together whether psychiatrically or medically as well as in your home, school, or work environment to create a more Synergistically Stable YOU.
NEW patients accepted starting April 2024! Visit website at www.psychsynergypractices.com for questions on services offered, appointment fees, and policies. Complete Pre-Screening Questionnaire on the website and get a response within 48hrs! PsychSynergy Practices provides mental health services Virtually and In-Person for kids, teens, and adults in Georgia. We recognize that all the different parts of you are uniquely important. PsychSynergy aims to identify and put all the missing pieces together whether psychiatrically or medically as well as in your home, school, or work environment to create a more Synergistically Stable YOU.
![Photo of Nisha Chande Of Uplift Psychiatry, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/36aea640-a1bc-4084-95b9-5e985a736c50/1/320x400.png)
Hello and welcome! I am accepting new patients with both in-person and telehealth availability. I also offer weeknight and weekend availability. I look forward to empowering patients with the vital tools for personal and professional growth. I firmly believe in delivering comprehensive psychoeducation and guiding individuals to embrace their potential, purpose, and passion.
Hello and welcome! I am accepting new patients with both in-person and telehealth availability. I also offer weeknight and weekend availability. I look forward to empowering patients with the vital tools for personal and professional growth. I firmly believe in delivering comprehensive psychoeducation and guiding individuals to embrace their potential, purpose, and passion.
![Photo of Mahlet Abebe, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41b28c91-3b50-4f00-8517-598795136505/2/320x400.png)
Mahlet Abebe is dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience. Mahlet has been working in collaboration with her supervising physician providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in providing patient centered, individualized, holistic care in way of promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Mahlet Abebe is dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience. Mahlet has been working in collaboration with her supervising physician providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in providing patient centered, individualized, holistic care in way of promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
![Photo of Jamie Mccracken, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5088ef3b-51cf-4dfa-a66b-8f4b2cb30d56/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about my patient's mental health. I work with my patients to come up with a medication plan that is best for them. I have worked with patients of all ages with depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and many others.
I am passionate about my patient's mental health. I work with my patients to come up with a medication plan that is best for them. I have worked with patients of all ages with depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and many others.
![Photo of Marie-Andree Parent, MSN, NP, RN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80f9e29d-2a5e-4d61-9969-f096edc57cd0/2/320x400.png)
Marie-Andree Parent
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Marie-Andree Parent is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the LifeStance Health group in December 2016. Marie-Andree treats teenagers and adults up to age 65. Marie believes in treating patients with compassion and empowering them. She provides psychopharmacological treatment and supportive therapy Marie works in both Roswell and Kennestone locations. Marie earned her Master's in Nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN in 2015, and her Bachelors in Nursing from Adelphi University. Garden City, NY in 2006; graduated Cum Laude.
Marie-Andree Parent is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the LifeStance Health group in December 2016. Marie-Andree treats teenagers and adults up to age 65. Marie believes in treating patients with compassion and empowering them. She provides psychopharmacological treatment and supportive therapy Marie works in both Roswell and Kennestone locations. Marie earned her Master's in Nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN in 2015, and her Bachelors in Nursing from Adelphi University. Garden City, NY in 2006; graduated Cum Laude.
![Photo of Shashank Jha, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/495b9ab3-f6e6-42a6-9471-ef6958885a8c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shashank Jha, M. B. B.S. (Educational commission for foreign medical graduate certified by Association of American Medical Colleges(AAMC), F. N. P. (Board certified), P. M. H. N. P. (Board certified), is a double-boarded, across-the-lifespan mental health nurse practitioner who practices psychiatry in Atlanta, GA since 2015. He began his career in healthcare practicing primary care and psychiatry in India in 1994. Shashank Jha practiced medicine in India for almost fourteen years before moving to Atlanta, GA, in 2008.
Shashank Jha, M. B. B.S. (Educational commission for foreign medical graduate certified by Association of American Medical Colleges(AAMC), F. N. P. (Board certified), P. M. H. N. P. (Board certified), is a double-boarded, across-the-lifespan mental health nurse practitioner who practices psychiatry in Atlanta, GA since 2015. He began his career in healthcare practicing primary care and psychiatry in India in 1994. Shashank Jha practiced medicine in India for almost fourteen years before moving to Atlanta, GA, in 2008.
![Photo of Arun Kumar Kantamneni - Bridgepoint , MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/900aa6c4-43cd-436c-a387-03c39be95bb4/1/320x400.png)
Accepting new patients with immediate openings for therapy and psychiatry. It can be hard to reach out for help. Often, our patients have tried other clinics, treatment modalities, and therapeutic programs without success. Most of our patients arrive at Bridgepoint Clinic looking for another way to view and treat symptoms of mental illness. Like you, they are on the search for support and healing.
Accepting new patients with immediate openings for therapy and psychiatry. It can be hard to reach out for help. Often, our patients have tried other clinics, treatment modalities, and therapeutic programs without success. Most of our patients arrive at Bridgepoint Clinic looking for another way to view and treat symptoms of mental illness. Like you, they are on the search for support and healing.
![Photo of Gowri Thummala, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/57298d45-9ed2-4409-93af-adcf6a8e788b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work in collaboration with my patients. My goal is to guide them through the best treatment options for them so they can find relief. I believe in each patient having a unique path, and wants to work with people who are hopeful to find a way toward healing.
I work in collaboration with my patients. My goal is to guide them through the best treatment options for them so they can find relief. I believe in each patient having a unique path, and wants to work with people who are hopeful to find a way toward healing.
![Photo of Georgia Psychological Treatment Center, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ca05a26-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
The Georgia Psychological Treatment Center (GPTC) is an interdisciplinary private practice that services children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We strive for excellence in the provision of quality mental health services to clients experiencing a myriad of challenges. GPTC offers individual, family, and couples therapy/counseling, psychological testing, and psychiatric medication management. Our team of psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists are committed to providing the best standard of care with evidence-based treatment interventions.
The Georgia Psychological Treatment Center (GPTC) is an interdisciplinary private practice that services children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We strive for excellence in the provision of quality mental health services to clients experiencing a myriad of challenges. GPTC offers individual, family, and couples therapy/counseling, psychological testing, and psychiatric medication management. Our team of psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists are committed to providing the best standard of care with evidence-based treatment interventions.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in 30152
10+
Average cost per session
$150
Psychiatrists in 30152 who prioritize treating:
85% | Depression |
85% | Anxiety |
85% | Bipolar Disorder |
85% | Medication Management |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Psychosis |
62% | ADHD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Aetna |
56% | Humana |
44% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Psychiatrists in 30152 see their clients
93% | In Person and Online | |
7% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
25% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in 30152?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.