Female Psychiatrists in Decatur, GA

I am a dedicated professional with more than two decades of clinical experience practicing across various cultures. I am board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Our practice, Ornaldo Swift Healthcare, specializes in treating teenagers, adults, the elderly and the underserved population, providing evidenced based psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapeutic counselling. We treat a wide range of psychiatric illnesses . We treat everyone with compassion and care is individualized

Hi! I am a Doctorally trained Nurse Practitioner based in Georgia. I'm dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Family medicine. I have a combined healthcare career of over 20 years. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, and stress. I help older adults with new-onset forgetfulness, as well as young adults struggling with life stressors, responsibilities, and hopelessness, to navigate these obstacles and become the best version of themselves.

Hi, I'm Lois Schwarze, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I offer medication management and believe that medications work best when they are a part of a wider plan of care. I co-founded Integrity Psychiatry and Wellness with Ella Laura Johannaber, a therapeutic coach and wellness educator, so that our clients have more choices for getting the support they need. I am passionate about mental health and I've witnessed that healing happens through authentic connection. I spend time with my clients, listen, and treat each person as a unique individual.

When it comes to treating mental health conditions, I offer telemedicine visits as a service. Marva is a psychiatric evaluation and medication management specialist who works with a variety of clients. She employs evidence-based practice regimens in her work, with a particular emphasis on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. According to Marva, a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship is at the heart of a truly therapeutic interaction and is the most important factor in bringing about lasting positive change. She works with clients to help them become more involved in their own care.

Patrice Barnhill is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who joined the Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals group in April 2018, and is currently seeing patients at our Decatur and Stockbridge locations. Prior to starting with GBHP, Patrice worked in a pediatric primary care setting, where she cared for patients with acute and chronic health conditions, as well as provided preventative care, mental health and developmental screenings. She has always been the most passionate in her care of children, adolescents and young adults with mental health concerns.

Everyone’s journey is different. We work with everyone for a customized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. Some struggles are harder to overcome than others and require the assistance of a highly trained and compassionate mental health provider. The first step to lasting recovery from alcohol and drug addiction or abuse is getting personalized substance use disorder treatment. Proper treatment for substance use disorder should address both the physical and medical ramifications of your addiction, as well as the lasting behavioral, psychological and lifestyle damage caused by prolonged and untreated substance

I boast a very diverse work history, passion for people and integrative approach to caring for the whole patient across the lifespan. Since 2005, I have worked in a variety of settings from the emergency department and Pediatrics to Family and Women’s health as well as inpatient and outpatient Psychiatry. I am experienced in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions such as Disorders of Mood and Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Schizophrenia, Dual-Diagnosis as well as Women’s Health, including during pregnancy.

Katherine Gill is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 30+ years of registered nurse experience and an expansive nursing background in psychiatry, public and school health. Katherine has practiced in a wide variety of settings caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. She uses a patient centered health care model encouraging patients to take part in their plan of care. Katherine has extensive experience in caring for children and adolescents and uses a compassionate, and holistic approach in patient care to obtain optimal mental wellness.

Stacey Velimesis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive mental health care across all stages of life. With a keen ability to listen attentively, she is deeply committed to addressing the unique needs of her patients. Stacey's holistic approach integrates evidence-based interventions spanning physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to healing. At the core of Stacey's clinical practice is the empowerment of her patients to actively participate in their mental health and wellness journey.

Dr. Judith Ngulefac, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, DOT-CME is an experienced doctoral-prepared board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in diverse health care settings providing high-quality care to clients. Dr. Ngulefac believes that your mental health is as important as your physical health and requires the same attention. She provides an initial psychiatric evaluation that will enable her to diagnose & develop an individualized treatment plan with routine follow-up visits to monitor symptoms and medication effectiveness.

A depressed patient coming to the office would like to feel a whole lot better after meeting with their mental health provider. That is why I'm here to provide those services. Patient concerns may include anxiety, depression, PTSD, stressors, insomnia, just to mention a few. Patient's needs and goals should be focused on creating resiliency, strong coping skills, in addition to medication management to reach their overall goal of mental health stability and live life to the fullest.

Nafiha Islam, MD Nafiha Islam is a Psychiatrist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Nafiha strives to establish a partnership with her patients based on trust and dependability. She listens to their concerns and works together with them to find a solution. In her spare time, Nafiha enjoys learning about other cultures especially through traveling and trying various cuisines.

Stacey Velimesis, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) I'm dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. Listening attentively to my patients is paramount to me, as I'm deeply passionate about meeting their unique needs. My approach to care is holistic, integrating evidence-based interventions that encompass physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This creates a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to healing, where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their mental health and wellness journey.

Welcome! I am glad that you are considering taking this important step toward improving your health and well-being.

We are a Full Service Psychological Services Center with a large team of therapist to fit your needs and help you throughout your journey of recovery. Our facility offers 16 suites with Clinicians trained in every area of psychotherapy to serve you regardless of your diagnosis. We are able to accommodate multiple family members for same day appointments with therapist and doctors reducing your travel time between multiple offices for different appointments. We are a One-Stop-Shop providing excellent care, quality services and an array of skilled professionals of all ages, ethnicities and gender.

I am a board-certified PMHNP, and I am currently accepting new patients virtually in GA, WA, & FL. I treat patients across the lifespan with a greater emphasis on adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. At Psychiatric and Wellness Connect, our mission is to empower individuals and families on their journey to mental wellness by providing evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized psychiatric care, fostering resilience, and promoting a holistic approach to mental well-being. Some of the conditions I treat include Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar, psychosis, Substance Use, and Sleep Disorders.

I am a certified physician assistant with a background in cognitive neuroscience and group counseling in a variety of topics including substance use and emotional regulation. My focus in psychiatry has been around addiction medicine and mood disorders. I believe each treatment plan should be tailored to the individual person. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based psychiatric treatments with a keen emphasis on lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, exercise, and sleep. I encourage my patients to actively participate in their well-being journey, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery.

I treat adults 18+ that reside in the state of Georgia. If you have been feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, and are having trouble functioning in multiple aspects of your daily life; is time to seek professional help. Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. This is the start! As humans, we all seek connection, direction, and living a life with meaning and purpose. At times in life we just feel like we are surviving instead of living. Everyday seems like a struggle, and we wonder if this is it, if there is hope. Let me help you find that hope again. Let's connect, let's figure it out together.

I'm excited to help you get back in your stride. I can be there for you in your highs and your lows. You may wish to find that person you used to be or you may desire to move into a new version of yourself. Regardless, the options are full of hope and possibility. I treat a wide range of conditions, from Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Schizophrenia. My clients seek greater understanding about themselves and relief from disabling symptoms.