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I am a doctoral prepared, dual certified, compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner. I completed a master's degree program in Acute care/ Gerontology with Walden University and a doctorate degree with Brandman University California to further my training and specialize in psychiatry/ mental health. I am currently seeing patients from Georgia State, North Carolina State and Washington State is coming soon. I am focused-on high quality care with active listening, very good communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I utilize most recent advancement in medicine in delivery of my care. I specialize in Telehealth psychiatry in treating different psychiatric diagnoses from ages 6 years to 100+. For all your psychiatric needs, please call First Cornerstone Health care at 877-999-0102 to make an appointment or self-schedule your appointment here online. We currently accept various insurances and cash patients too.

As a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 16 years of combined healthcare experience, I am committed to working with you in your recovery journey. Through various professional experiences, I understand that no two individuals are the same, hence my belief to provide excellent mental health care services utilizing the patient and family centered care model. Call to schedule an appointment, today!

Karen Giles, MD, MS is a Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Interventional Psychiatry and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. She is passionate about treatment resistant mental health conditions and cares for patients at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a suburb north of Atlanta. 

Dr. Giles obtained a Master's degree in molecular neuroscience from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences studying neurodegenerative diseases. She then attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she was accepted into the rigorous Medical-Scientist Training Program, which consisted of four years of basic, translational, and clinical scientific research in addition to four years of medical school. Dr. Giles completed her four-year psychiatry residency training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident. She maintains her connection to Emory as an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and as a member of the Emory-Healthcare Network.

As an interventionalist, Dr. Giles approaches psychiatric conditions by targeting brain circuits through neuromodulation and fast-acting alternatives to more traditional mental health pharmacotherapies. She is certified in administering ketamine and esketamine by the Integrative Psychiatric Institute, and is performing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as an active member of the Clinical TMS Society.  

Dr. Giles is certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). She will offer MDMA- and Psilocybin- Assisted Psychotherapy as soon as they are legal in Georgia. She maintains relationships with clinics in Oregon and Colorado.

Dr. Giles takes a comprehensive and collaborative approach with every patient and utilizes interventional modalities along with medication and lifestyle optimization. She is committed to staying current on the latest treatment modalities for mood and anxiety disorders and bringing them into the clinic at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Giles enjoys pilates, hiking, learning to play golf, and traveling. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband Jim, cat, and black lab. 

Dr. McNeill PhD, is a dedicated nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in family medicine and psychiatry, with expertise in managing conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as an associate professor in the Department of Health, Human Services, and Science at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Dr. McNeill holds a Ph.D. in Human Services with a specialization in Healthcare Administration from Capella University. She earned her MSN from the University of South Alabama with a focus on family practice, an MBA and a BsIT from AIU, and a BSN from Emory University. This diverse educational background equips her with a comprehensive skill set to navigate the complexities of healthcare. Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and affordable care, Dr. McNeill is committed to ensuring accessibility for all residents.

Chidimma Nzoiwu MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is an enthusiastic nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric care with more than fifteen years of nursing experience. She sees patients and provides comprehensive care at Healthstat Psychiatry LLC in Marietta, Georgia.

Chidimma earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois, before returning to Georgia and obtaining her Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Valdosta State University.

In her practice, Chidimma offers treatment for patients living with a wide array of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, and more. With a warm and patient-centered approach, Chidimma creates custom treatment plans in conjunction with medication management to help her patients find relief from their symptoms.

With a dedication to staying current in her field, Chidimma maintains active memberships with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association (ANA). She also maintains licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is qualified in Basic Life Support (BLS )for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Chidimma looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients and offering leading mental health care to those she treats.

Asif Choudhary, MD, founded Advanced Psychiatry in Marietta, Georgia, to offer mental health services grounded in compassion and excellence in patient care. He believes in the importance of forming meaningful connections and wants to inspire hope in the community through individualized, dignified, and accessible care.

Combining holistic and evidence-based psychiatry, Dr. Choudhary incorporates lifestyle and medical issues into personalized mental health treatment plans. His goal is always to help each client reach their full potential.

Dr. Choudhary earned his medical degree at St. Matthews University. He completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. During his advanced training, he served as chief fellow. Dr. Choudhary is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association.

After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Choudhary worked in inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. He also has experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry, providing care for patients with psychiatric and general medical conditions.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Choudhary has years of experience treating patients of all ages. He has trained in an autism center, the juvenile justice system, and multiple school settings.

Dr. Choudhary has written articles, such as Diagnosing Anxiety and Depression in Teens, published in Atlanta Medicine. He has also been featured on television, informing viewers about a breakthrough treatment for ADHD. 

When he's not busy being Dr. Choudhary, he's just Asif — a fan of skiing, mindless action movies, and traveling. Except for a few brief detours during his medical career, he has lived in Georgia his entire life.

Chidimma Nzoiwu, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is double board certified as a FNP-C and PMHNP-BC. She earned her NSN in Family Nurse Practitioner at Chamberlain University and Post Graduate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Valdosta State University. She has worked in correctional facility where she treats patients with mental health and addictive disorders. She has experience in providing medication management, therapy, mindfulness coaching, nutritional planning, and other complementary alternative treatments. In her experience as a NP, she finds it is most important to establish meaningful connections with patients to help them achieve their mental and physical health goals through a customized and wraparound treatment approach.

Cecilia Kwong, MD, is a board-eligible psychiatrist practicing at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions, which has locations in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta, Georgia. She specializes in interventional psychiatry and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She is dedicated to treating treatment-resistant mental health disorders to her patients.

Dr. Kwong earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where she also completed her psychiatry residency, serving as clinical chief resident. Her career has been marked by active involvement in research on neuroscience, mental health, and healthcare disparities. She furthered her expertise with psychoanalytic training at the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute and continues to contribute as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse, focusing on psychotherapy.

Dr. Kwong's approach to patient care centers on understanding the deep-seated psychological patterns that contribute to mental health conditions. She is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care while integrating the latest advancements in neuromodulation into her practice.

As a member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists & Practitioners, Dr. Kwong is skilled in administering ketamine and esketamine treatments. She also provides transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a member of the Clinical TMS Society and is trained in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). These advanced skills enable Dr. Kwong to offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge treatments, ensuring her patients receive the most effective care available.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Kwong enjoys exploring new restaurants, gardening, and traveling.

Grace Fomunung, PMHNP, is a board-certified Advanced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Jehovahs Behavioral Care in Lilburn, Georgia. 

With over twenty-five years of experience in the nursing field, Grace is experienced in providing exceptional care to diverse patients. She has a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric nursing techniques, processes, and protocols and has previously cared for hospice and underprivileged patients.

Grace is skilled in educating patients about their mental health, medications, and treatments. She can collaborate with treatment teams and is a strong leader who can lead group therapy sessions, direct nursing staff, and develop therapeutic relationships with patients to support their well-being better.

As a clinical Instructor for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and DNP Students, Grace is dedicated to assisting future Nurse Practitioners with the necessary clinical skills. She commits her efforts to empower PMHNPs to function independently, all while promoting and supporting excellence in mentorship to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduates.

At Salient Health and Wellness, patients get the mental health care they need from an experienced medical specialist who cares about their well-being. Serving patients in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, and Dacula, Georgia, as well as Iowa, Oregon, Florida, and Washington State. Joy Ibeh, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a doctoral-trained, double board-certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. Dr. Ibeh provides talk therapy support, and medication management through a telehealth platform.

At Salient Health and Wellness, patients get results-driven care for problems including anxiety, depression, insomnia and bipolar disorder. Dr. Ibeh also offers treatment and support for complex issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and psychotic disorder. She specializes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism as well. 

Stimulant Policy: While stimulant medications like Vyvanse, Adderall, and Ritalin are typically the initial treatment for ADHD symptoms, they carry the potential for tolerance, dependency, and abuse, leading to strict control over their usage. In light of this, SALIENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS opts for non-stimulant medications, which have received FDA approval for treating ADHD in both adults and children. Our practice REFRAINS from prescribing stimulants but embraces the use of non-stimulant alternatives

Dr. Ibeh offers compassionate care with an integrative and holistic approach that focuses on her patients to learn about their specific psychiatric and mental health needs. She considers each patient’s lifestyle, financial limitations, and personality when offering care and medication. Patients benefit from telehealth visits, so they can schedule conveniently and receive talk therapy and guidance from a comfortable, safe location. 

Dr. Ibeh welcomes patients of all ages 6 and above, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Call today or use this website to schedule a virtual appointment.