Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists in Spalding County, GA
I approach care with a preference for thoughtful medication management paired with non-pharmacological therapies such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based psychotherapies, tailoring treatment to support long-term stability, insight, and meaningful change.
You may look composed on the outside while quietly managing anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, emotional fatigue, or the lasting effects of trauma. You’re not seeking quick fixes or rushed care, you want support that feels thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with your life. I work with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and other mental health challenges, through collaborative, personalized care. Together, we focus on clarity, balance, and a path forward that helps you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
I approach care with a preference for thoughtful medication management paired with non-pharmacological therapies such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based psychotherapies, tailoring treatment to support long-term stability, insight, and meaningful change.
You may look composed on the outside while quietly managing anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, emotional fatigue, or the lasting effects of trauma. You’re not seeking quick fixes or rushed care, you want support that feels thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with your life. I work with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and other mental health challenges, through collaborative, personalized care. Together, we focus on clarity, balance, and a path forward that helps you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
Dr. Mike is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience helping individuals feel better and live healthier lives.
I believe in a kind, caring approach that puts you at the center of your care. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I use treatments backed by science, but I also look at the whole picture.
I work with teens, adults, and the elderly, starting at age thirteen. Whether you're going through a tough time, facing a mental health challenge, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Dr. Mike is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience helping individuals feel better and live healthier lives.
I believe in a kind, caring approach that puts you at the center of your care. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I use treatments backed by science, but I also look at the whole picture.
I work with teens, adults, and the elderly, starting at age thirteen. Whether you're going through a tough time, facing a mental health challenge, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Our mission is to provide primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions to help individuals achieve optimal level of care as it relates to physical and mental health.
Our mission is to provide primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions to help individuals achieve optimal level of care as it relates to physical and mental health.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical nursing experience, specializing in the care of adolescents and adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that includes both medication management and integrative strategies, actively incorporating psychotherapy into treatment. Committed to reducing stigma and improving access to mental healthcare, I offer telehealth appointments across multiple states. My goal is to support clients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes through personalized, collaborative care.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical nursing experience, specializing in the care of adolescents and adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that includes both medication management and integrative strategies, actively incorporating psychotherapy into treatment. Committed to reducing stigma and improving access to mental healthcare, I offer telehealth appointments across multiple states. My goal is to support clients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes through personalized, collaborative care.
I use interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Hello! I have been working as a psychiatric nurse for the past 6 years. I’m a compassionate and experienced psychiatric provider who truly enjoys helping people feel better and more in control of their health. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and respected, so I work hard to create a comfortable, judgment-free space for clients to air their views.
I use interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Hello! I have been working as a psychiatric nurse for the past 6 years. I’m a compassionate and experienced psychiatric provider who truly enjoys helping people feel better and more in control of their health. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and respected, so I work hard to create a comfortable, judgment-free space for clients to air their views.
As one of the Prescribers of Medication of Apex Family Healthcare Services, our focus is on meeting the Comprehensive Psychological Need of the Patient. It is our philosophy that health and healing comes from a combination of an effective medication regimen, psycho-therapy and learned social skills. Our Psychological Services Center offers medication management, psycho-therapy, substance abuse treatment, individual, family, marriage counseling all in one location.
As one of the Prescribers of Medication of Apex Family Healthcare Services, our focus is on meeting the Comprehensive Psychological Need of the Patient. It is our philosophy that health and healing comes from a combination of an effective medication regimen, psycho-therapy and learned social skills. Our Psychological Services Center offers medication management, psycho-therapy, substance abuse treatment, individual, family, marriage counseling all in one location.
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As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my practice is rooted in mutual respect and trust. I take pride in fostering therapeutic relationships with all my patients, ensuring they feel heard and supported. My goal is to provide culturally competent, non-judgmental care that meets each individual's needs.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my practice is rooted in mutual respect and trust. I take pride in fostering therapeutic relationships with all my patients, ensuring they feel heard and supported. My goal is to provide culturally competent, non-judgmental care that meets each individual's needs.
Oyebisi Kilani, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness. I provide care for children, teens, adults, and older adults. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and collaborative—I believe in truly listening and working together to find the best path forward. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you or your loved one can feel understood, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Oyebisi Kilani, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness. I provide care for children, teens, adults, and older adults. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and collaborative—I believe in truly listening and working together to find the best path forward. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you or your loved one can feel understood, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, I provide medication management and supportive therapy to help clients regain balance, clarity, and emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and support each person in healing, growing, and building a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, authentic and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
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. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, I provide medication management and supportive therapy to help clients regain balance, clarity, and emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and support each person in healing, growing, and building a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, authentic and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
My approach combines thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients better understand their symptoms, develop coping skills, and improve emotional well-being.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood concerns. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management using a collaborative and compassionate approach. My goal is to help individuals better understand their symptoms, explore effective treatment options, and regain stability and balance. I offer convenient telehealth appointments for adults throughout Georgia. I value collaborative care and enjoy working closely with therapists to support clients.
My approach combines thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients better understand their symptoms, develop coping skills, and improve emotional well-being.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood concerns. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management using a collaborative and compassionate approach. My goal is to help individuals better understand their symptoms, explore effective treatment options, and regain stability and balance. I offer convenient telehealth appointments for adults throughout Georgia. I value collaborative care and enjoy working closely with therapists to support clients.
Dr. Ebele Compean earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now known as Long School of Medicine. She completed her general adult psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she also participated in the two-year Drug Abuse Research Training (DART) program, strengthening her expertise in evidence-based psychiatric care. Dr. Compean takes a patient-centered approach grounded in open and candid communication. She partners with patients to define and tailor treatment goals that reflect their individual needs.
Dr. Ebele Compean earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now known as Long School of Medicine. She completed her general adult psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she also participated in the two-year Drug Abuse Research Training (DART) program, strengthening her expertise in evidence-based psychiatric care. Dr. Compean takes a patient-centered approach grounded in open and candid communication. She partners with patients to define and tailor treatment goals that reflect their individual needs.
I incorporate evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to best support each individual's unique needs.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use challenges. I take a warm, personalized approach that blends medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care to support each person’s unique path to healing.
I incorporate evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to best support each individual's unique needs.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use challenges. I take a warm, personalized approach that blends medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care to support each person’s unique path to healing.
I hold a Master of Science in Nursing. I take a non-judgmental, caring, and flexible approach to mental healthcare, focused on building strong connections with individuals to understand their unique needs and find treatments that truly work for them. My areas of practice include personalized, evidence-based care for a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan. PMHNP-BC. I emphasize shared decision-making and patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in their own recovery.
I hold a Master of Science in Nursing. I take a non-judgmental, caring, and flexible approach to mental healthcare, focused on building strong connections with individuals to understand their unique needs and find treatments that truly work for them. My areas of practice include personalized, evidence-based care for a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan. PMHNP-BC. I emphasize shared decision-making and patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in their own recovery.
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.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my visits, whether it is a psychotherapy-focused appointment or medication management.
I believe mental health is influenced by the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and physical health. In practice, this means combining evidence-based psychiatric care with a holistic lens. Along with psychiatric evaluations and medication management, I consider factors such as sleep, stress, medical history, current medications, and, when appropriate, laboratory review to help guide treatment decisions. I work with preteens, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and stress-related concerns.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my visits, whether it is a psychotherapy-focused appointment or medication management.
I believe mental health is influenced by the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and physical health. In practice, this means combining evidence-based psychiatric care with a holistic lens. Along with psychiatric evaluations and medication management, I consider factors such as sleep, stress, medical history, current medications, and, when appropriate, laboratory review to help guide treatment decisions. I work with preteens, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and stress-related concerns.
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.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner focused on providing holistic, evidence-based care to individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. My approach centers on collaboration with patients to develop personalized treatment plans, emphasizing both medication management and therapeutic interventions. My goal is to empower patients to gain insight into their conditions and work toward meaningful, lasting improvements in their mental health.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner focused on providing holistic, evidence-based care to individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. My approach centers on collaboration with patients to develop personalized treatment plans, emphasizing both medication management and therapeutic interventions. My goal is to empower patients to gain insight into their conditions and work toward meaningful, lasting improvements in their mental health.
Hi there, I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse. Do you feel like you are struggling with your mental health lately? I would like to assure you that enduring such difficulties in silence is unnecessary. I invite you to explore a collaborative path toward improving your mental health through evidence-based clinical treatment and psychotherapy. My philosophy of care is built upon a foundation of transparency and a strong dedication to mental wellness. The therapeutic approaches I utilize encompass both medication management and psychotherapy.
Hi there, I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse. Do you feel like you are struggling with your mental health lately? I would like to assure you that enduring such difficulties in silence is unnecessary. I invite you to explore a collaborative path toward improving your mental health through evidence-based clinical treatment and psychotherapy. My philosophy of care is built upon a foundation of transparency and a strong dedication to mental wellness. The therapeutic approaches I utilize encompass both medication management and psychotherapy.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, or not like yourself lately, you don’t have to keep carrying it. I’m Monica Hawes, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a warm, down-to-earth style that helps people feel safe, heard, and supported from the very first appointment.
Many of my clients come to me after months—or years—of trying to “push through.” Others have had past experiences where they felt rushed, judged, or dismissed. My goal is different: to create a space where you can be honest about what's going on.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, or not like yourself lately, you don’t have to keep carrying it. I’m Monica Hawes, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a warm, down-to-earth style that helps people feel safe, heard, and supported from the very first appointment.
Many of my clients come to me after months—or years—of trying to “push through.” Others have had past experiences where they felt rushed, judged, or dismissed. My goal is different: to create a space where you can be honest about what's going on.
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.
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FAQ - Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Yes, many psychiatrists provide CBT as a therapeutic approach in sessions with clients. CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health challenges. Psychiatrists who provide CBT can be particularly valuable when your condition may benefit from both therapy *and* medication, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD or PTSD. However, some psychiatrists choose to focus primarily on medication management rather than ongoing therapy. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to confirm that they actively incorporate CBT techniques into their practice (rather than focusing solely on prescribing medication)
What is the difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist?
The primary difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist is that a psychiatrist can integrate medication management with CBT treatment, while non-psychiatrist therapists (such as psychologists, counselors, or social workers) provide CBT without the ability to prescribe medications. In a CBT session with a psychiatrist, you will work on the same core techniques as you would with any CBT provider, such as identifying cognitive distortions or challenging negative thought patterns. However, a psychiatrist can also monitor how medication affects your symptoms. This integrated approach can be especially helpful for conditions like major depression or bipolar disorder, where medication often works together with therapy to produce better outcomes than either treatment alone.
Should I see a psychiatrist or therapist for CBT?
The choice to see a psychiatrist or therapist depends on the severity of your symptoms and whether medication might be part of your treatment plan. A psychiatrist who provides CBT is appropriate when you have more severe mental health symptoms that may require medication. A non-psychiatrist therapist may be appropriate when your symptoms are mild to moderate, you prefer to try therapy without medication first, or you are already stable on medication prescribed by another provider. It is worth noting that psychiatrists typically charge higher rates than other therapists due to their medical training, and psychiatry sessions are not always covered by insurance. Therefore, some people start with a therapist for CBT and later add a psychiatrist to their treatment team if medication becomes necessary.