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About Us
What we believe
Our mission is to provide the best possible care for our patients. Adults, adolescents, and families struggling with mental health and addiction. We strive to provide them with elite-level care in a supportive, caring, family-oriented setting.
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We focus on empowering children, teens, and adults to advocate for their mental health treatment. At Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia, your voice and your concerns are listened to and addressed “Your voice matters.” This can be attributed to the broad experience of the clinical staff, addressing each patient’s unique problems and referring out if needed.
At Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia, we strive for:
Making patient concerns are heard and addressed
Showing sensitivity to the nature of the disease we are treating
Satisfying the needs of referral source
Resolving a customer service issue
Contributing to a positive/nurturing/safe environment for patients
Meet The Team
Meet the dedicated team at Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia. Our highly qualified professionals have extensive experience providing mental health care to children, teens, adults, and families. We believe in a holistic approach, exploring Biopsychosocial factors that impact overall well-being. Our safe and nonjudgmental environment ensures honest communication and respect for all patients.
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Mental health conditions take many forms and are caused by a variety of factors. That’s why we create individualized treatment plans based on the unique needs of each client. Our treatment programs are tailored to help patients with a range of psychiatric disorders. Connect with our team at Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia, where your mental health is our top priority.
Dorcas W. Mwangi
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C, FNP-C
Dorcas is a dual Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and family nurse practitioner licensed in Georgia with over 20 years of experience in providing care to children, teens, adults, and families.
She provides patient-centered care with an evidence-based approach in an effort to give patients the tools necessary to achieve optimal mental health function. She utilizes a holistic approach, which means she partners with patients to connect Biopsychosocial factors that contribute to unwellness. This partnership helps with the examination of how your genetics, physical health, psychological make-up, social interactions, and lifestyle contribute to your overall well-being.
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Patients can expect honest communication within a safe and nonjudgmental environment. We respect and value all patients and understand that seeking mental care is not always easy.
In addition to medication management, Dorcas focuses on therapeutic interventions that are rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, supportive therapy and solution-focused therapy.
Her ultimate goal is to work with her patients to find an individualized treatment plan that helps them to achieve their best wellness.
Shannon Dean
PMHNP-BC
Shannon is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 7 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric mental health field.
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Her experience ranges from inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization, and substance abuse treatment to outpatient care for both children and adults.
She received my Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia Highlands College of Nursing, and my Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Bakari Eugene Vickerson, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Bakari Vickerson is a board-certified psychiatrist, who is kind and caring and patient focused. He first studied at Morehouse College before completing his psychiatry and integrative medicine residencies at Emory University. He fell in love with psychiatry during medical school as he began working with patients.
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To him, time stood still while he was able to talk with patients and get to know them, and that connection allowed for the most cohesive treatment plans. He believes in holistic treatment. Treatment options such as psychotherapy, medication management, and other therapies based on client needs.
Get Started On Your Healing Journey
Ready to take the first step on your healing journey? At Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia, we are dedicated to supporting your mental health and well-being. Whether you have questions or are ready to book an appointment, our compassionate team is here to help. Click on "Connect Now" to schedule your appointment and begin your journey towards healing and wellness.
Don't wait—start your path to a healthier, happier you today with Psychiatry and Wellness of Georgia.