Find a psychiatrist in Douglasville, GA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Douglasville, GA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Douglasville with 245 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented therapists across neighborhoods like Chapel Hill and Lithia Springs, accepting 70+ insurance plans nationwide to help you focus on your care.
My name is Jessica Harrison. I am a doctoral prepared, 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.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant (CEDS-C), I support teens and women in managing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and emotional overwhelm so they can feel grounded, confident, and healthy again. Reaching out for support is a brave step, and I respect the strength it takes to start this journey.
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!
I bring a warm, approachable, and genuinely caring presence to my work in psychiatry. I am goal-oriented and thoughtful in my clinical approach, working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve meaningful and sustainable progress in their mental health.
I am known for my kind and pleasant demeanor, creates a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where patients feel safe, heard, and valued. Compassionate yet purposeful approach fosters trust, engagement, and positive outcomes in care.
About our psychiatrists serving Douglasville, GA
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 88%Bipolar disorder
- 81%OCD
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 2%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 81%Online only
- 19%In-person or online
- 90%Woman
- 11%Man
- 92%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 97%Individual therapy
- 19%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 Mental Health Psychiatrist in Douglasville, GA
Finding the right psychiatrist in Douglasville starts with understanding which type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and skills-based support. Both can be valid starting points depending on what you need. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties and clinical background match your goals.
Douglasville has a smaller local network than nearby Atlanta, so virtual appointments can make it easier to find a psychiatrist with the right experience and schedule. Psychiatric care often includes shorter, less frequent follow-up visits than therapy, especially for medication management. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, review availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles can also help you understand communication style, areas of focus, and what to expect from appointments.
Psychiatric care in Douglasville can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who may accept insurance, are accepting new patients, and match your preferences for virtual or in-person care. You can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific plan and location. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs, compare bios, and book directly when you are ready.
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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