Psychiatrists and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are both licensed to diagnose, prescribe, and treat mental health conditions. Psychiatrists are medical doctors with residency training, while PMHNPs are advanced practice nurses with graduate-level mental health training.

Both can treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Psychiatrists often focus on complex cases, while PMHNPs may emphasize education, lifestyle support, and whole-person care. The best choice depends on the care style you prefer and who you feel most comfortable with.

Integrative psychiatry looks at the whole person—not just symptoms. It blends therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, nutrition, stress management, and supplements when appropriate. The goal is to uncover root causes and create a plan that helps both mind and body.

You can reach me through my website or by calling/texting 678-928-4918. I’ll get back to you to find a good time to connect. If we both feel comfortable working together, we’ll go ahead and schedule your first appointment

1. Book Your Appointment
Once you schedule with me, your spot is reserved.

2. Complete Your Intake Forms
If you’re new to Mindful Women Psychiatry, LLC, intake and consent forms will be emailed to you. These forms must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.

I review all forms in advance to gain a comprehensive understanding of your background and current needs. If forms are not completed within this timeframe, your appointment may need to be rescheduled to allow for adequate preparation.

To make the most of the initial encounter, gather any relevant medical records, previous treatment information, and a list of current medications you're taking. Additionally, take some time to reflect on your symptoms, concerns, and goals for treatment.

3. Verify Your Insurance
After I review your information, I’ll send you a link to Headway to verify your insurance.

4. Sign Consent Forms
Please complete and return your consent forms at least 48 hours before your appointment so everything is ready for your visit.

Mindful Women Psychiatry, LLC works with Headway to manage insurance billing. Currently, I take patients with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

Through Headway, patients can use their in-network benefits, and Headway verifies eligibility, and processes all claims and payments directly.

If I am out-of-network with your plan, services will be considered self-pay, and I can provide a superbill for possible PPO reimbursement.

While I provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations, stimulant medications are not prescribed through my practice. Instead, I offer non-stimulant medication options, behavioral strategies, and collaborative care plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

At Mindful Women Psychiatry, I do not prescribe benzodiazepines for long-term or ongoing use. This approach helps ensure your safety, supports evidence-based care, and reduces the risks that can come with prolonged use.

Because my focus is on whole-person, sustainable treatment, I do not see patients who are seeking benzodiazepines as their primary or only form of care. Instead, I work collaboratively to address the root causes of your symptoms through thoughtful medication management, therapy, lifestyle support, and integrative strategies that promote lasting well-being.

You can reach me between visits through the secure patient portal. I usually reply within 1–3 business days. Feel free to keep a list of questions to bring up at your next appointment—we’ll go over everything together.

Early in treatment, appointments may occur more often to allow for medication adjustments and close monitoring. Once stability is achieved, follow-up visits are required at least every three months.

I require at least 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment. Late cancellations or missed appointments will incur a $150 fee. A credit card must be kept on file before booking any appointments.