Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Georgia
Maria J Vega
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31408
I am an experienced, board certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree in 1995 and completed a Residency in adult psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. I then did a 2 year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry I worked as an assistant professor at Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2002-2005. I was then voluntary faculty at the University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry. I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy. I am currently residing in both Georgia and Florida, and fluent in Spanish. I offer telemedicine services.
I am an experienced, board certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree in 1995 and completed a Residency in adult psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. I then did a 2 year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry I worked as an assistant professor at Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2002-2005. I was then voluntary faculty at the University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry. I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy. I am currently residing in both Georgia and Florida, and fluent in Spanish. I offer telemedicine services.
Integrity Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, gender dysphoria, unmanageable stress, and loss of hopefulness.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, gender dysphoria, unmanageable stress, and loss of hopefulness.
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.
David Sogbamu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30605
His clinical emphasis extends to a spectrum of conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Mr. David Sogbamu, MSN, APRN, PMHNP–BC, stands at the forefront of psychiatric and mental health care, bringing a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to his practice. As a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on the entire lifespan, David has dedicated his career to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions.
His clinical emphasis extends to a spectrum of conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Mr. David Sogbamu, MSN, APRN, PMHNP–BC, stands at the forefront of psychiatric and mental health care, bringing a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to his practice. As a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on the entire lifespan, David has dedicated his career to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions.
Richa Maheshwari
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30307
I work with people on relationship issues, addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist licensed in both New York and Georgia. I enjoy working with people at every life stage, and I believe psychotherapy is an effective tool to help us lead more meaningful and productive lives. As a physician I also prescribe medications when appropriate.
I work with people on relationship issues, addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist licensed in both New York and Georgia. I enjoy working with people at every life stage, and I believe psychotherapy is an effective tool to help us lead more meaningful and productive lives. As a physician I also prescribe medications when appropriate.
Stacey Velimesis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, childhood mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and more.
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.
conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, childhood mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and more.
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.
Holly Hart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Holly Hart graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master’s of Science in Nursing and is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She treats adults with a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse, and eating disorders using a combination of treatment options, including medication, supplements, therapy, psycho-education, and more. Services offered include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Holly Hart graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master’s of Science in Nursing and is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She treats adults with a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse, and eating disorders using a combination of treatment options, including medication, supplements, therapy, psycho-education, and more. Services offered include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Easylife psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253 (Online Only)
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 - judgemental environment. I treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCDs and substance abuse. My goal is to make your life easier by providing you with an optimal mental healthcare at an affordable price.
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 - judgemental environment. I treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCDs and substance abuse. My goal is to make your life easier by providing you with an optimal mental healthcare at an affordable price.
Jessica Harrison
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Lagrange, GA 30240 (Online Only)
I am a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.
I am a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.
Chidimma Nzoiwu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, FNP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
We see clients with mental health disorders such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,s Eating Disorders, & Substance Abuse Disorders.
Welcome to HealthStat Psychiatry LLC. At HealthStat Psychiatry, we offer outstanding Psychiatric-Mental Health Services tailored to your needs via In-Person Office Visits and Telehealth. Our patient population is across the Lifespan. Our goal is to help our clients improve their overall mental health and quality of life by providing evidence-based, Integrative, empathetic, and individualized care. Chidimma Nzoiwu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with outstanding 5 years of practicing experience in Family Practice. She earned her MSN from Chamberlain University and PMHNP Post Cert. from Valdosta
We see clients with mental health disorders such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,s Eating Disorders, & Substance Abuse Disorders.
Welcome to HealthStat Psychiatry LLC. At HealthStat Psychiatry, we offer outstanding Psychiatric-Mental Health Services tailored to your needs via In-Person Office Visits and Telehealth. Our patient population is across the Lifespan. Our goal is to help our clients improve their overall mental health and quality of life by providing evidence-based, Integrative, empathetic, and individualized care. Chidimma Nzoiwu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with outstanding 5 years of practicing experience in Family Practice. She earned her MSN from Chamberlain University and PMHNP Post Cert. from Valdosta
Bel Healthcare Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AP-NP, MSN
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
In my practice, I perform psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups on diverse mental health disorders like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Eating disorders, Bipolar disorders, Psychosis, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorders and ADHD. My expertise is acquired through 10 years of experience in the medical field and rigorous educational trainings at the University of West Georgia where I obtained my Bachelors in Nursing then I proceeded for my Masters in Nursing at the University of Alabama “Roll Tide”.
In my practice, I perform psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups on diverse mental health disorders like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Eating disorders, Bipolar disorders, Psychosis, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorders and ADHD. My expertise is acquired through 10 years of experience in the medical field and rigorous educational trainings at the University of West Georgia where I obtained my Bachelors in Nursing then I proceeded for my Masters in Nursing at the University of Alabama “Roll Tide”.
Chidiebere Osondu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30316
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.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Being overweight is without a doubt a big health issue. It influences you physically, mentally, and even socially. The excess weight makes you apply more effort in doing basic things like rising from your bed or bending down to pick up things. You find yourself out of breath when you go up the stairs to the second flooring of your house. You start to feel some pains and pains in your neck and back. Your excess weight can also influence your mental health. You know the negative health effects of being overweight and these thoughts often cross your mind and leave you nervous and uneasy.
Being overweight is without a doubt a big health issue. It influences you physically, mentally, and even socially. The excess weight makes you apply more effort in doing basic things like rising from your bed or bending down to pick up things. You find yourself out of breath when you go up the stairs to the second flooring of your house. You start to feel some pains and pains in your neck and back. Your excess weight can also influence your mental health. You know the negative health effects of being overweight and these thoughts often cross your mind and leave you nervous and uneasy.
Kasara Helou
Physician Assistant, PA-C, CAQ-Psy, MPH
Verified Verified
Pooler, GA 31322
Kasara provides effective evidence-based medication management and brief therapeutic counseling for adults, adolescents and children. She treats a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, ADHD and autism. She coordinates care by working closely with psycho-therapists, counselors, and other health care providers. She has a strong background working with children and adolescents alongside Dr. Julie Jensen, but also has a longstanding history caring for adults, the elderly and underserved.
Kasara provides effective evidence-based medication management and brief therapeutic counseling for adults, adolescents and children. She treats a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, ADHD and autism. She coordinates care by working closely with psycho-therapists, counselors, and other health care providers. She has a strong background working with children and adolescents alongside Dr. Julie Jensen, but also has a longstanding history caring for adults, the elderly and underserved.
Gary Matthews
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Dr. Matthews holds a bachelor's degree with a major in political science from Tulane University, where he attended from 1989-1993. At Tulane University, Dr. Matthews maintained a full tuition Dean's Honors academic scholarship while volunteering his time tutoring at nearby schools and participating in the African-American Congress at Tulane. Dr. Matthews' Residency rotations included internal medicine, psychiatry - inpatient/outpatient/consults, ER, neurology, VA psychiatry, geriatrics, Child and Adolescent, ECT/TMS, addiction, and research.
Dr. Matthews holds a bachelor's degree with a major in political science from Tulane University, where he attended from 1989-1993. At Tulane University, Dr. Matthews maintained a full tuition Dean's Honors academic scholarship while volunteering his time tutoring at nearby schools and participating in the African-American Congress at Tulane. Dr. Matthews' Residency rotations included internal medicine, psychiatry - inpatient/outpatient/consults, ER, neurology, VA psychiatry, geriatrics, Child and Adolescent, ECT/TMS, addiction, and research.
Niclaire Neely
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062
People come to me for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes people just know "I don't feel like myself." We work together to figure out what the issues are and make a treatment plan that meets your goals.
People come to me for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes people just know "I don't feel like myself." We work together to figure out what the issues are and make a treatment plan that meets your goals.
The Neuropsychiatric Clinic of Atlantis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Diana Manjarres is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner authenticated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She worked as a critical care nurse for many years. She noticed how patients with histories of mental illness (from anxiety, depression, to schizophrenia) were easily dismissed in hospital settings. She found herself being an advocate for this patient population. She hopes to help her patients take a pause and just breathe again. She says "Sometimes, we go through life surviving and I hope that, through my services, I can help people start living - truly living for themselves."
Diana Manjarres is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner authenticated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She worked as a critical care nurse for many years. She noticed how patients with histories of mental illness (from anxiety, depression, to schizophrenia) were easily dismissed in hospital settings. She found herself being an advocate for this patient population. She hopes to help her patients take a pause and just breathe again. She says "Sometimes, we go through life surviving and I hope that, through my services, I can help people start living - truly living for themselves."
Jennifer Logan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Grovetown, GA 30813
Dr. Jennifer Logan attended Augusta University where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health. While her clinical experience covers the lifespan, she has a grounded combination of clinical, research and educational experience in working with the adult and veteran population. Dr. Logan has a solid and diverse background in leadership and academic excellence. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Dr. Jennifer Logan attended Augusta University where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health. While her clinical experience covers the lifespan, she has a grounded combination of clinical, research and educational experience in working with the adult and veteran population. Dr. Logan has a solid and diverse background in leadership and academic excellence. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Vigor Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, AGNP-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
Welcome to Vigor Health Services (VHS). We Offer exceptional/unconventional Mental Health Services, tailored to your lifestyle via In-Person Office Visits, Telehealth, & VIP/Concierge Care. Our patient population include; adolescents, adults, and seniors/elderly. Our goal is to help you achieve wholeness by providing evidenced-based, GeneSight genetic testing, Integrative, and individualized care.
Welcome to Vigor Health Services (VHS). We Offer exceptional/unconventional Mental Health Services, tailored to your lifestyle via In-Person Office Visits, Telehealth, & VIP/Concierge Care. Our patient population include; adolescents, adults, and seniors/elderly. Our goal is to help you achieve wholeness by providing evidenced-based, GeneSight genetic testing, Integrative, and individualized care.
Sameer Dongre
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Columbus, GA 31904
Sameer works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Sameer believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, He partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Sameer works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Sameer believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, He partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Kristen Erica Hunkin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31405
Erica is a dual board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNPBC) and family nurse practitioner (FNPC), with a PhD in behavioral neuroendocrinology. She is passionate about providing quality, collaborative, and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the life span. Erica possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidencebased guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Erica's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and prescriber.
Erica is a dual board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNPBC) and family nurse practitioner (FNPC), with a PhD in behavioral neuroendocrinology. She is passionate about providing quality, collaborative, and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the life span. Erica possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidencebased guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Erica's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and prescriber.
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Eating Disorders Psychiatrists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.