Female Psychiatrists in Decatur, GA
Hi, I’m Denise Durham, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 33 years of experience. I offer compassionate, judgment-free care where you’ll feel truly supported. I provide empathetic, personalized treatment that respects your values. With expertise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, and more, I’m here to guide you toward healing and growth. Let’s work together to create a brighter future. Book your appointment today—I’m ready to help you take the first step.
Hi, I’m Denise Durham, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 33 years of experience. I offer compassionate, judgment-free care where you’ll feel truly supported. I provide empathetic, personalized treatment that respects your values. With expertise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, and more, I’m here to guide you toward healing and growth. Let’s work together to create a brighter future. Book your appointment today—I’m ready to help you take the first step.
Ornaldo Swift Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, AGPCNP, PMHNP, DNP
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30035
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
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
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.
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.
Kimberly Drummond, PMHNP-BC (she/her), is a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, providing her with a strong foundation in both medical and mental health care. Kimberly has over five years of experience as a PMHNP and provides care for adults living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Kimberly Drummond, PMHNP-BC (she/her), is a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, providing her with a strong foundation in both medical and mental health care. Kimberly has over five years of experience as a PMHNP and provides care for adults living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
If you are struggling with persistent Anxiety, Depression, Mood instability, or difficulty focusing and previous treatment hasn’t fully worked you deserve a provider who takes a precise, thoughtful approach to psychiatric care.
I am Delores Bedell, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at MindBodySoul Mental Health & Family Practice in Decatur, Georgia. I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management for adolescents and adults who want measurable improvement.
If you are struggling with persistent Anxiety, Depression, Mood instability, or difficulty focusing and previous treatment hasn’t fully worked you deserve a provider who takes a precise, thoughtful approach to psychiatric care.
I am Delores Bedell, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at MindBodySoul Mental Health & Family Practice in Decatur, Georgia. I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management for adolescents and adults who want measurable improvement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it’s my goal to advocate for patients who struggle to be heard or respected, and to manage their treatment with compassion, understanding, and attention to holistic care. Nursing is all about the relationship you establish with your patients, and understanding them from their perspective. I believe mental health care should be a collaborative effort between the individual and their provider, with the ultimate goal of achieving total body wellness.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it’s my goal to advocate for patients who struggle to be heard or respected, and to manage their treatment with compassion, understanding, and attention to holistic care. Nursing is all about the relationship you establish with your patients, and understanding them from their perspective. I believe mental health care should be a collaborative effort between the individual and their provider, with the ultimate goal of achieving total body wellness.
Mindbodysoul Mental Health & Family practice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Decatur, GA 30033
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long have you been telling everyone you're fine? I help high achievers at every stage. The kid carrying straight A's and a stomachache to school every morning. The college student whose first taste of independence came with panic attacks. The professional, leader, clinician, or entrepreneur running on empty and calling it normal. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, the motivation that just isn't there anymore, and the chronic stress hiding underneath all of it. My clients are ready to look inward and nurture from within, and here, they don't have to do it alone.
How long have you been telling everyone you're fine? I help high achievers at every stage. The kid carrying straight A's and a stomachache to school every morning. The college student whose first taste of independence came with panic attacks. The professional, leader, clinician, or entrepreneur running on empty and calling it normal. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, the motivation that just isn't there anymore, and the chronic stress hiding underneath all of it. My clients are ready to look inward and nurture from within, and here, they don't have to do it alone.
I worked eight years as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in several settings before expanding my specialty to Psychiatry/Mental Health. It was the best career decision I could have made. I started practicing in Psychiatry seven years ago in a correctional setting treating adolescents and adults. It was there that I recognized the significance of early mental health promotion, screening and treatment. For the past four years I’ve worked in a private practice with a diverse patient population across the lifespan. My main role is assessing, diagnosing, education and medication management but I occasionally incorporate therapy.
I worked eight years as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in several settings before expanding my specialty to Psychiatry/Mental Health. It was the best career decision I could have made. I started practicing in Psychiatry seven years ago in a correctional setting treating adolescents and adults. It was there that I recognized the significance of early mental health promotion, screening and treatment. For the past four years I’ve worked in a private practice with a diverse patient population across the lifespan. My main role is assessing, diagnosing, education and medication management but I occasionally incorporate therapy.
I work with motivated adults and adolescents seeking targeted support for concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, overwhelming stress, and major life transitions. I also work with individuals who are looking for a more holistic approach to mental health care—one that goes beyond basic symptom management to consider lifestyle, biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
I work with motivated adults and adolescents seeking targeted support for concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, overwhelming stress, and major life transitions. I also work with individuals who are looking for a more holistic approach to mental health care—one that goes beyond basic symptom management to consider lifestyle, biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. I also specialize in women’s mental health and hormone-informed care, including PMDD, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, infertility, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and menopause. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with medication management tailored to your needs and goals. I provide virtual mental health care in Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Colorado.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. I also specialize in women’s mental health and hormone-informed care, including PMDD, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, infertility, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and menopause. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with medication management tailored to your needs and goals. I provide virtual mental health care in Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Colorado.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Hi I'm Ana, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I've been a nurse for over 20 years, and my background in crisis and supporting patients with depression, anxiety, and substance use. Clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and their behaviors during sessions with me. You will also learn coping mechanisms for managing difficult situations and developing healthier patterns.
Hi I'm Ana, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I've been a nurse for over 20 years, and my background in crisis and supporting patients with depression, anxiety, and substance use. Clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and their behaviors during sessions with me. You will also learn coping mechanisms for managing difficult situations and developing healthier patterns.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hello. I am Tina, a Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified in Psychiatry, Family, and Midwifery. I am experienced in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions, such as Disorders of Mood and Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Schizophrenia, and Dual-Diagnosis, as well as Women’s Health, including during pregnancy. I boast a very diverse work history, passion for people, and an integrative approach to caring for the whole patient across the lifespan.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hello. I am Tina, a Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified in Psychiatry, Family, and Midwifery. I am experienced in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions, such as Disorders of Mood and Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Schizophrenia, and Dual-Diagnosis, as well as Women’s Health, including during pregnancy. I boast a very diverse work history, passion for people, and an integrative approach to caring for the whole patient across the lifespan.
I work well with people who are high functioning and experiencing burnout, insomnia, anxiety, depression, or ADHD as well as individuals with changes in mood related to hormonal shifts, trauma and just the demands of life. I also work well with people who are ready to unpack years of trauma to heal. From caregivers to college students, single moms and dads, to corporate executives, I have got you covered. We all have a busy life, so I have built my practice to accommodate busy schedules, offering early 7 am appointments before the day gets started and after work hours in case the day gets away from you. I understand.
I work well with people who are high functioning and experiencing burnout, insomnia, anxiety, depression, or ADHD as well as individuals with changes in mood related to hormonal shifts, trauma and just the demands of life. I also work well with people who are ready to unpack years of trauma to heal. From caregivers to college students, single moms and dads, to corporate executives, I have got you covered. We all have a busy life, so I have built my practice to accommodate busy schedules, offering early 7 am appointments before the day gets started and after work hours in case the day gets away from you. I understand.
I am a geriatric psychiatrist. My approach is holistic and humanistic, recognizing the importance of addressing biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health care. I believe in collaboration and I view my role as helping you achieve your highest quality of life.
I am a geriatric psychiatrist. My approach is holistic and humanistic, recognizing the importance of addressing biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health care. I believe in collaboration and I view my role as helping you achieve your highest quality of life.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.