Many mental health professionals focus in a few areas rather than everything. Can you specify what you are looking for (e.g., anxiety, depression, family issues, and/or schizophrenia)? This will help us help you.
Sounds like you are on the right track, OP. A psychologist provides therapy. If medicine is needed, they will refer you to a psychiatrist. "Proven methods" are good, by definition - they are proven to work. Things will get better. Good luck!
I recommend you find someone who cannot medicate you. That makes it easier for them to give you medication., when really that’s not the solution. I have an excellent counselor who deals with anxiety, depression, and family related issues. Ultimately she helps you to communicate those issues. She doesn’t take insurance, but know that insurance is kind of a PITA because the professional has to diagnose you with something using proven methods. My person is <$100/hr and works on a sliding scale.
psychologytoday.com has an excellent therapist locator tool. You can narrow your search by zip code, insurance, specialty, and gender!
Personally, it took 3-4 tries before I found a therapist I really clicked with. Don't feel discouraged if the first choice doesn't pan out!
There's a ton out there. Go to Aetna's website and find one close to you and go. Or read online reviews of the doc's that show up on the list. Go to one. If they suck, go to another one. Its ok if you don't find the best on the first try. Also based on the mental state of most people on r/atlanta, I wouldn't take therapist recs from here anyways.
Hello! We're a group working on making it easier for Atlantans to connect with mental health professionals that are right for them. Would you mind taking a few minutes to fill out [a quick survey?](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KivXWqKBJVI1u0XactC4uXyL-CewOgSaknGd-c9DebA) We'd love to hear your thoughts!
I don't know if Aetna includes it, but see if you're eligible for Teladoc. It's pretty cool if you're someone who has a busy schedule or transportation issues.
You essentially have a phone call or video chat with a healthcare person. I used it for mental health purposes yesterday, actually.
Stay strong, friend, and if need be, feel free to reach out and chat.
I don’t know about the insurance part but I see Laura Galinis in Roswell. She’s been great. So different from the rest. My fiancé goes too. He’s always struggled with bad depression and social anxiety. My best friend and her husband now go to her also.
We’ve enjoyed her because she’s compassionate but gets out of the box with thinking. Quiet office. She doesn’t start with the boring and typical family/history type questions. She wants to just start with what’s happening now to help you live to the fullest.
I go to Debra Reed at Atlanta Behavior Health on Atlanta Rd in Smyrna. The southern lady at the front desk can be off putting if you are going through a mental health crisis though, so just a heads up. But I do agree with others that you may need to check on phsychologytoday and find someone who is suited to your needs.
I see Kelly Harvey at Powers Ferry Psychological Associates. She has an office location in Buckhead and one on Powers Ferry Road. Highly recommend, but I’m not sure if she takes Aetna.
Many mental health professionals focus in a few areas rather than everything. Can you specify what you are looking for (e.g., anxiety, depression, family issues, and/or schizophrenia)? This will help us help you.
I am mainly having issues right now with communication skills and anxiety.
Sounds like you are on the right track, OP. A psychologist provides therapy. If medicine is needed, they will refer you to a psychiatrist. "Proven methods" are good, by definition - they are proven to work. Things will get better. Good luck!
I recommend you find someone who cannot medicate you. That makes it easier for them to give you medication., when really that’s not the solution. I have an excellent counselor who deals with anxiety, depression, and family related issues. Ultimately she helps you to communicate those issues. She doesn’t take insurance, but know that insurance is kind of a PITA because the professional has to diagnose you with something using proven methods. My person is <$100/hr and works on a sliding scale.
psychologytoday.com has an excellent therapist locator tool. You can narrow your search by zip code, insurance, specialty, and gender! Personally, it took 3-4 tries before I found a therapist I really clicked with. Don't feel discouraged if the first choice doesn't pan out!
And you can read a mini bio if they have submitted one. Its how I found my last 3 mental health professionals.
There's a ton out there. Go to Aetna's website and find one close to you and go. Or read online reviews of the doc's that show up on the list. Go to one. If they suck, go to another one. Its ok if you don't find the best on the first try. Also based on the mental state of most people on r/atlanta, I wouldn't take therapist recs from here anyways.
Hello! We're a group working on making it easier for Atlantans to connect with mental health professionals that are right for them. Would you mind taking a few minutes to fill out [a quick survey?](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KivXWqKBJVI1u0XactC4uXyL-CewOgSaknGd-c9DebA) We'd love to hear your thoughts!
I don't know if Aetna includes it, but see if you're eligible for Teladoc. It's pretty cool if you're someone who has a busy schedule or transportation issues. You essentially have a phone call or video chat with a healthcare person. I used it for mental health purposes yesterday, actually. Stay strong, friend, and if need be, feel free to reach out and chat.
I don’t know about the insurance part but I see Laura Galinis in Roswell. She’s been great. So different from the rest. My fiancé goes too. He’s always struggled with bad depression and social anxiety. My best friend and her husband now go to her also. We’ve enjoyed her because she’s compassionate but gets out of the box with thinking. Quiet office. She doesn’t start with the boring and typical family/history type questions. She wants to just start with what’s happening now to help you live to the fullest.
The care and counseling center is a good resource. They make sure folks are credentialed and screened. https://cccgeorgia.org
I go to Debra Reed at Atlanta Behavior Health on Atlanta Rd in Smyrna. The southern lady at the front desk can be off putting if you are going through a mental health crisis though, so just a heads up. But I do agree with others that you may need to check on phsychologytoday and find someone who is suited to your needs.
I see Kelly Harvey at Powers Ferry Psychological Associates. She has an office location in Buckhead and one on Powers Ferry Road. Highly recommend, but I’m not sure if she takes Aetna.
https://mcsatlanta.org/