Psychiatrists in 30067
Georgia Psychological Treatment Center
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
The Georgia Psychological Treatment Center (GPTC) is an interdisciplinary private practice that services children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We strive for excellence in the provision of quality mental health services to clients experiencing a myriad of challenges. GPTC offers individual, family, and couples therapy/counseling, psychological testing, and psychiatric medication management. Our team of psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists are committed to providing the best standard of care with evidence-based treatment interventions.
The Georgia Psychological Treatment Center (GPTC) is an interdisciplinary private practice that services children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We strive for excellence in the provision of quality mental health services to clients experiencing a myriad of challenges. GPTC offers individual, family, and couples therapy/counseling, psychological testing, and psychiatric medication management. Our team of psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists are committed to providing the best standard of care with evidence-based treatment interventions.
Dr. Valdesha DeJean
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, cultural stressors, and professionals in crisis. In addition to medication evaluation, I offer psychotherapy services (individual, couples, and family). My therapy approach is warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and I create an empathic environment for clients. I understand my patients from a holistic perspective by evaluating the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to their emotional concerns. Currently seeing clients in GA, TX, and WA.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, cultural stressors, and professionals in crisis. In addition to medication evaluation, I offer psychotherapy services (individual, couples, and family). My therapy approach is warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and I create an empathic environment for clients. I understand my patients from a holistic perspective by evaluating the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to their emotional concerns. Currently seeing clients in GA, TX, and WA.
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Sexual Abuse Psychiatrists
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.