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I'm a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in mental health. My background includes extensive work in crisis intervention and helping people through difficult times. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia. My approach is professional and personable, blending expertise with warmth and humor. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing can truly begin.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in GEORGIA | Author With over 29 years of global nursing experience and deep roots in psychiatric care, Josephine Driz, PMHNP-BC, offers compassionate, culturally informed mental health services for individuals across the lifespan — from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Josephine’s practice is grounded in evidence-based care, clinical excellence, and heartfelt empathy. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, grief, or suicidal thoughts, she creates a safe and collaborative space where your voice matters and your healing is honored. Her professional journey includes work in hospitals, communities, and internationally — including several years in the Middle East, providing medical and mental health care across diverse cultural backgrounds. As a proud Filipino immigrant, Josephine brings a deep understanding of how identity, migration, and lived experience shape emotional wellbeing. She is the author of two transformative books: 1. The Ache You Never Named, a collection of real grief stories, mantras, reflections, and journal prompts for those grieving in silence. 2. Holding on to Hope, a suicide prevention, safety, and crisis planner, is designed as a practical lifeline for individuals and families in emotional crisis. Josephine is now accepting new clients at SYNAPTIC COVE MENTAL HEALTH. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey with a provider who truly listens and walks with you — you’re not alone, and help is here.
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Hi, I'm Ruth. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing and behavioral health, and I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, personalized care. My experience includes inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, hospice care, and community-based settings, which has given me the opportunity to support people through many different stages of life and healing. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, insomnia, stress, and other mental health challenges.
I’m Brandee, PMHNP-BC and founder of Kaleidoscope ClearPath Wellness. I believe mental health care should feel supportive, personal, and easy to understand. Healing happens when we slow down, listen to ourselves, and take small, caring steps forward. My approach blends mental health care with mindfulness, balance, and everyday habits that support your whole life. Here you'll find a gentle, judgment-free space for growth and clarity. My goal is simple; help you feel better and move forward with confidence.
I am a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in tandum with medication management. I strive to help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to find balance in their daily lives. Many of my clients experience anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, or life transitions that feel difficult to manage alone. You may be seeking clarity, emotional stability, improved focus, or relief from symptoms that are impacting your relationships, work, or sense of self. I understand fully and will be there with you every step of the way!
About our psychiatrists serving Georgia
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 91%PTSD
- 90%Bipolar disorder
- 80%OCD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 62%Oscar
- 98%English
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 2%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
- 88%Woman
- 12%Man
- 91%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 9%Child or adolescent therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Georgia
Searching for psychiatrists in Georgia starts with understanding which type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work alongside a prescriber. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or another concern, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach to see how closely they match what you want help with.
Across Georgia, your options may look different in larger cities like Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah than in smaller communities. In-person appointments may be available near you, while virtual appointments can give you more scheduling options across the state. Psychiatric medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios to understand appointment style, availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Georgia can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs and understand what you may pay before an appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who take your plan, shows estimated session costs before you book, and verifies that listed psychiatrists are accepting new patients with your insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with 70+ insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific location and plan before booking.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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