Female Psychiatrists in Dekalb County, GA

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.

I am a dual Board Certified Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at U-First Healthcare where your mental wellness is our number one priority. We focus on your specific needs and center our care towards your goals and objectives.

Offering flexible EVENING, WEEKEND, & DAY appointments! Discover relief through our compassionate mental health services. Specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, insomnia, and alcohol addiction. When emotions persist and affect daily life, it's time for healthful solutions. Our approach focuses on individualized options, combining traditional and nutritional treatment plans. Affordable, evidence-based, and holistic care is tailored to patients of all ages. Explore the benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for comprehensive care. Your well-being is our priority, guiding you towards a healthier and balanced life.

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.

In caring for her patients, Dr. Jaffe values personal dignity, growth, and relationships. Dr. Jaffe's professional focus is skillfully integrating principles of psychotherapy with medication management. She takes a holistic approach to understanding each person, considering biological, psychological, and social health factors. She strives to collaborate with patients to help realize their most important valued goals. Her special interests include: women's mental health, treatment resistant depression (TRD), psychodynamic psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.

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.

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

Asata Kamara AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a noteworthy and highly experienced medical professional with over 20 years of experience. As a Doctoring Prepared Nurse (DNP) as well as 9 years of experience as a Certified Adult Geriatric and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Kamara has vast experience in the treatment and management of anxiety disorder, mood disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), insomnia, and schizophrenia. She also has immense experience in the treatment and management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes type 2.

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.

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.

Angela Hamm is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Family Nurse Practice. She has 10+ years of nursing experience in the inpatient and outpatient settings. As a nurse practitioner, she has experience treating patients across the life span with a wide range of illnesses. Angela enjoys providing individualized care for patients of all ages struggling with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD and other mental health conditions.

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.

Understanding your struggles with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder is crucial. These challenges can feel overwhelming due to various factors like stigma and limited resources. Depression can make daily life feel impossible, while anxiety can leave you constantly on edge. ADHD might hinder your focus and success, and Bipolar Disorder can cause unpredictable mood swings. But together, we'll navigate these hurdles with tailored support and understanding, empowering you to reclaim your joy and fulfillment

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

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.

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.

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.