Depression Psychiatrists in Lithonia, GA
I treat patients with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.
I care for my clients with empathy. I am diligent in my approach to mental health treatment, dedicated to my work, and thorough in my assessments. Client satisfaction and overall well-being are the goals of my practice. I use the CBT approach in my mental health treatments.
I treat patients with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.
I care for my clients with empathy. I am diligent in my approach to mental health treatment, dedicated to my work, and thorough in my assessments. Client satisfaction and overall well-being are the goals of my practice. I use the CBT approach in my mental health treatments.
These can include but are not limited to depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, ADHD, eating disorder, and schizophrenia; symptoms such as anxiety and paranoia.
Theresa H Walcot-Ceesay is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC). I received my Post Master’s at Herzing University and 12 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child to adult inpatient care and outpatient mental health. Prioritizing a collaborative, patient-centered strategy and actively engaging with the clients to understand their unique needs. My focus is on the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, and chronic mental illness.
These can include but are not limited to depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, ADHD, eating disorder, and schizophrenia; symptoms such as anxiety and paranoia.
Theresa H Walcot-Ceesay is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC). I received my Post Master’s at Herzing University and 12 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child to adult inpatient care and outpatient mental health. Prioritizing a collaborative, patient-centered strategy and actively engaging with the clients to understand their unique needs. My focus is on the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, and chronic mental illness.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and nurse burnout.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, trusting therapeutic relationship. During this telehealth visit, we will discuss what brings you to treatment, your current concerns, and any symptoms you may be experiencing.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and nurse burnout.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, trusting therapeutic relationship. During this telehealth visit, we will discuss what brings you to treatment, your current concerns, and any symptoms you may be experiencing.
Tranquility Behavioral Services - Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Lithonia, GA 30038
I work with clients who are struggling with depression and anxiety related to their relationships and or family.
Hi! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP) based in Covington, Georgia. I received my Masters from Walden University, Minnesota and have been practicing for the past 7 years as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and over 14 years as Registered Nurse.
I want my clients to have the aspirations, desires, and a vision that will allow them to grow and thrive in their respective communities.
I work with clients who are struggling with depression and anxiety related to their relationships and or family.
Hi! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP) based in Covington, Georgia. I received my Masters from Walden University, Minnesota and have been practicing for the past 7 years as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and over 14 years as Registered Nurse.
I want my clients to have the aspirations, desires, and a vision that will allow them to grow and thrive in their respective communities.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist, and I feel deeply honored to support individuals as young as age 16 on their mental health journey. I believe in a collaborative, patient-centered approach that empowers individuals to take an active role in their care.
Every day I have the privilege of doing this work is a day I’m grateful for. My goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment that supports long-term wellness and helps each person move toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist, and I feel deeply honored to support individuals as young as age 16 on their mental health journey. I believe in a collaborative, patient-centered approach that empowers individuals to take an active role in their care.
Every day I have the privilege of doing this work is a day I’m grateful for. My goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment that supports long-term wellness and helps each person move toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
Individuals aged 18 and above who have mental illness, including but not limited to: Schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like conditions; Depression and major depressive disorder; Dysthymia; Bipolar disorder; Anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder; Obsessive compulsive disorder; Personality Disorder; Panic disorder; Adjustment disorder; Trauma and stressor-restated disorder; Post traumatic stress disorder; ADHD; Sleep disorders Call so we can talk about how to help you start to feel well again.
I believe every individual has the right to know the treatment they receive. I want to be informed of and be part of the decision-making when it comes to my care. That said, I employ patient-centered care in my practice so individuals are fully aware of and participate in their treatment.
Individuals aged 18 and above who have mental illness, including but not limited to: Schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like conditions; Depression and major depressive disorder; Dysthymia; Bipolar disorder; Anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder; Obsessive compulsive disorder; Personality Disorder; Panic disorder; Adjustment disorder; Trauma and stressor-restated disorder; Post traumatic stress disorder; ADHD; Sleep disorders Call so we can talk about how to help you start to feel well again.
I believe every individual has the right to know the treatment they receive. I want to be informed of and be part of the decision-making when it comes to my care. That said, I employ patient-centered care in my practice so individuals are fully aware of and participate in their treatment.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I am Geraldine, O., NP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, BSN, RN, and I bring a warm, approachable, and genuinely caring presence to my work in psychiatry. I take a goal-oriented and thoughtful clinical approach, working collaboratively with my patients to help them achieve meaningful and sustainable progress in their mental health.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I am Geraldine, O., NP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, BSN, RN, and I bring a warm, approachable, and genuinely caring presence to my work in psychiatry. I take a goal-oriented and thoughtful clinical approach, working collaboratively with my patients to help them achieve meaningful and sustainable progress in their mental health.
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
I was born and raised in one of Nigeria’s vibrant and bustling cities, where I learned the values of community, resilience, and compassion from an early age. Inspired by a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I pursued my education in health care. This journey has been a blessing and a privilege, allowing me to work in health care and provide care for the people I love and serve.
My family and I have built a home filled with love and laughter. They bring joy and inspiration to my life every day. I'm excited to support my clients in bringing that same love and joy and laughter back into their own lives.
I was born and raised in one of Nigeria’s vibrant and bustling cities, where I learned the values of community, resilience, and compassion from an early age. Inspired by a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I pursued my education in health care. This journey has been a blessing and a privilege, allowing me to work in health care and provide care for the people I love and serve.
My family and I have built a home filled with love and laughter. They bring joy and inspiration to my life every day. I'm excited to support my clients in bringing that same love and joy and laughter back into their own lives.
Many of the individuals I work with are navigating complex and overlapping challenges— depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, alcohol or drug use, and chronic insomnia.
At Dr. Merlyn Clarke, Inc., we recognize the profound challenges faced by individuals living with mental health concerns, alcohol or drug addiction, and chronic insomnia. For more than nine years, we have been committed to providing licensed, compassionate, and evidence‑based care to residents across Georgia.
Our practice offers both in‑person and virtual.
Many of the individuals I work with are navigating complex and overlapping challenges— depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, alcohol or drug use, and chronic insomnia.
At Dr. Merlyn Clarke, Inc., we recognize the profound challenges faced by individuals living with mental health concerns, alcohol or drug addiction, and chronic insomnia. For more than nine years, we have been committed to providing licensed, compassionate, and evidence‑based care to residents across Georgia.
Our practice offers both in‑person and virtual.
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SAME/ NEXT Week Appointments- I am a board certified psychiatrist committed to providing individualized care to each patient, with an emphasis on empathetic listening and collaboration. My goal in working with patients is to empower each individual to harness their unique strengths and to foster self-actualization and resiliency. My treatment approach is integrative, often combining various modalities including medications, psychotherapy, medical/diagnostic lab work, nutrition, exercise, and other wellness focused approaches catered to each individual's values.
SAME/ NEXT Week Appointments- I am a board certified psychiatrist committed to providing individualized care to each patient, with an emphasis on empathetic listening and collaboration. My goal in working with patients is to empower each individual to harness their unique strengths and to foster self-actualization and resiliency. My treatment approach is integrative, often combining various modalities including medications, psychotherapy, medical/diagnostic lab work, nutrition, exercise, and other wellness focused approaches catered to each individual's values.
I am a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of medical experience. I practice holistically, addressing physical and mental health to provide comprehensive care.
I am a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of medical experience. I practice holistically, addressing physical and mental health to provide comprehensive care.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated, especially if past treatment hasn’t helped. Many are navigating anxiety, mood instability, difficulty focusing, or life transitions like new motherhood.
They come seeking clarity, stability, and a treatment approach that truly fits their needs. I provide a collaborative, supportive approach that combines medication management, brief therapy, and practical strategies to improve mood, focus, sleep, and overall functioning, so you can feel more confident, in control, and supported long term.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated, especially if past treatment hasn’t helped. Many are navigating anxiety, mood instability, difficulty focusing, or life transitions like new motherhood.
They come seeking clarity, stability, and a treatment approach that truly fits their needs. I provide a collaborative, supportive approach that combines medication management, brief therapy, and practical strategies to improve mood, focus, sleep, and overall functioning, so you can feel more confident, in control, and supported long term.
I typically work with patients facing a range of mental health challenges, particularly those dealing with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, alongside individuals struggling with addiction.
I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in addiction medicine. My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and individualized treatment plans. I focus on addressing both psychiatric disorders and substance use challenges to help patients achieve lasting recovery and overall well-being.
I typically work with patients facing a range of mental health challenges, particularly those dealing with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, alongside individuals struggling with addiction.
I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in addiction medicine. My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and individualized treatment plans. I focus on addressing both psychiatric disorders and substance use challenges to help patients achieve lasting recovery and overall well-being.
Throughout my experience as a nurse, I recognized a significant need for quality mental health care, which led me to transition into psychiatry. I became a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My nursing background has equipped me with the skills to connect with patients and build therapeutic relationships.
Throughout my experience as a nurse, I recognized a significant need for quality mental health care, which led me to transition into psychiatry. I became a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My nursing background has equipped me with the skills to connect with patients and build therapeutic relationships.
Many people who seek care here are thoughtful, self-aware, and engaged in their own well-being. They’ve often tried to do the “right” things, yet still feel mentally exhausted, unsettled, or out of balance. Anxiety, mood shifts, sleep disruption, or cognitive fatigue may persist in ways that don’t fully add up.
What’s often missing isn’t effort, but a sense that the whole picture is being considered. These individuals are looking for a clinician who will step back, notice patterns, and help make sense of how stress, biology, and life transitions intersect—without rushing to conclusions or oversimplifying the story.
Many people who seek care here are thoughtful, self-aware, and engaged in their own well-being. They’ve often tried to do the “right” things, yet still feel mentally exhausted, unsettled, or out of balance. Anxiety, mood shifts, sleep disruption, or cognitive fatigue may persist in ways that don’t fully add up.
What’s often missing isn’t effort, but a sense that the whole picture is being considered. These individuals are looking for a clinician who will step back, notice patterns, and help make sense of how stress, biology, and life transitions intersect—without rushing to conclusions or oversimplifying the story.
I work with adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and grief.
I provide personalized medication management and psychotherapy, taking time to understand each person’s story and what hasn’t worked for them in the past. My goal is to offer care that feels accessible, supportive, and genuinely effective.
I work with adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and grief.
I provide personalized medication management and psychotherapy, taking time to understand each person’s story and what hasn’t worked for them in the past. My goal is to offer care that feels accessible, supportive, and genuinely effective.
I treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCDs and substance abuse.
My name is Chidiebere Osondu. I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over twenty years' experience in both medical and mental healthcare. He has experience treating patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including crisis stabilization centers. Every patient comes with a different life experience and requires a unique and personalized care. I provide care with love and empathy in a non - judgmental environment. My goal is to make your life easier by providing you with an optimal mental healthcare at an affordable price.
I treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCDs and substance abuse.
My name is Chidiebere Osondu. I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over twenty years' experience in both medical and mental healthcare. He has experience treating patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including crisis stabilization centers. Every patient comes with a different life experience and requires a unique and personalized care. I provide care with love and empathy in a non - judgmental environment. My goal is to make your life easier by providing you with an optimal mental healthcare at an affordable price.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, psychosis, and insomnia, among other disorders. My approach to mental healthcare is to dissect the many components of life and how they can affect our mental well-being. My typical patient population is individuals 18-65 years old with mood disorders, OCD, psychosis, PTSD, and insomnia. The focus for my patients is to ultimately eliminate symptoms without polypharmacy, combining therapy when applicable.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, psychosis, and insomnia, among other disorders. My approach to mental healthcare is to dissect the many components of life and how they can affect our mental well-being. My typical patient population is individuals 18-65 years old with mood disorders, OCD, psychosis, PTSD, and insomnia. The focus for my patients is to ultimately eliminate symptoms without polypharmacy, combining therapy when applicable.
I help people find the right medication approach to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, executive dysfunction etc.
Hi there. I am Sydney Rosen, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Hirt Psychology. Finding the right medication can be a game changer. I am an expert at helping individuals discover the medication that works best for their body and brain chemistry. I offer psychiatric medication management and evaluation. Clients and colleagues have described me as responsive, communicative, knowledgeable, a good listener, and down to earth. I am collaborative and if needed can communicate with other people that are a part of your care team such as other doctors or family members.
I help people find the right medication approach to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, executive dysfunction etc.
Hi there. I am Sydney Rosen, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Hirt Psychology. Finding the right medication can be a game changer. I am an expert at helping individuals discover the medication that works best for their body and brain chemistry. I offer psychiatric medication management and evaluation. Clients and colleagues have described me as responsive, communicative, knowledgeable, a good listener, and down to earth. I am collaborative and if needed can communicate with other people that are a part of your care team such as other doctors or family members.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.