Psychiatrists in 30338
Kathleen L Schaaf
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30338
Kathy is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) who enriches her practice with a broad range of culturally diverse experiences gained from years of international community-based healthcare service. Kathy is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey toward mental wellness in mind, body and spirit. She employs a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach in her practice, emphasizing the significance of mental health resources in preempting future complications.
Kathy is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) who enriches her practice with a broad range of culturally diverse experiences gained from years of international community-based healthcare service. Kathy is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey toward mental wellness in mind, body and spirit. She employs a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach in her practice, emphasizing the significance of mental health resources in preempting future complications.
Goodwin Medical Associates, LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30338
Outstanding Telepsychiatry Is For You! Are you tired of waiting in the doctor's office? Do you want a high level of privacy at your appointment? Are you concerned about people seeing you in the waiting room? Are sick of wasting time in traffic going to appointments? Are you frustrated with feeling not like yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Goodwin Medical Associates is for you! Goodwin Medical Associates is for busy professionals, those who value time, people that prioritize privacy, people that value their mental wellness, and people that are willing to get help to be their best self.
Outstanding Telepsychiatry Is For You! Are you tired of waiting in the doctor's office? Do you want a high level of privacy at your appointment? Are you concerned about people seeing you in the waiting room? Are sick of wasting time in traffic going to appointments? Are you frustrated with feeling not like yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Goodwin Medical Associates is for you! Goodwin Medical Associates is for busy professionals, those who value time, people that prioritize privacy, people that value their mental wellness, and people that are willing to get help to be their best self.
Clara C Ugwuibe-Ogunseye
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN , PMHNP
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
A board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. Providing quality care to clients from 13 years through 85 years with various mental health conditions. Providing diagnostic assessment, medication management, individual supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. My goal is to help individuals feel safe, secured and hopeful about their future. Utilizing patient centered approach to care, individuals are involved in planning their care. I am easy going, empathetic, compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy. Treats everyone the way I would like to be treated.
A board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. Providing quality care to clients from 13 years through 85 years with various mental health conditions. Providing diagnostic assessment, medication management, individual supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. My goal is to help individuals feel safe, secured and hopeful about their future. Utilizing patient centered approach to care, individuals are involved in planning their care. I am easy going, empathetic, compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy. Treats everyone the way I would like to be treated.
Amanda E. Williams
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30338
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in the true integration of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. My goal is to actively collaborate with you to achieve treatment goals, while reducing the need for psychotropic medication when appropriate. I provide an empathic and supportive environment so that you may gain a better understanding of yourself to facilitate positive change. I pride myself on providing individual psychotherapy combined with medication management (rare for modern day psychiatrists) and also coordinated medication management for patients who see another therapist. I am experienced in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and adjustment reactions.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in the true integration of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. My goal is to actively collaborate with you to achieve treatment goals, while reducing the need for psychotropic medication when appropriate. I provide an empathic and supportive environment so that you may gain a better understanding of yourself to facilitate positive change. I pride myself on providing individual psychotherapy combined with medication management (rare for modern day psychiatrists) and also coordinated medication management for patients who see another therapist. I am experienced in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and adjustment reactions.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.