"Good habits formed at youth make all the difference..."        Aristotle  ​

The Adolescent Years (13-18)

  • Adolescence is a normal period of change and growth.
  • During adolescence, children begin to mature physically, and attempt to gain their independence and their own identity. 
  • This period carries with it its own unique set of challenges for the adolescent and their family.  Open communication and mutual respect among adolescents and parents is profoundly beneficial. 
  • Adolescence is also often associated with peer pressure, the desire to "fit in", bullying, fear, doubt, identity issues and the temptation to experiment with alcohol, drugs and premature sexual activity.
  • When the adolescent's identity and self-worth are rooted in the unchanging Word of God, they are more likely to succeed during this challenging period, and more likely to enjoy a stable adulthood.
  • If adolescence is associated with mental, emotional and/or behavioral issues, added challenges are posed upon the adolescent and their family.  
  • ​Adolescents with emotional, mental and/or behavioral disorders who know, understand and live out the Word of God for their lives are better equipped to enjoy peace, joy, courage and hope despite their challenges. 
Office Location:
The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center
110 North Park Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: (770) 376-6726
Office Hours:
Monday: 7am - 7pm
Tuesday: 7am - 7pm
Wednesday: 7am - 7pm
Thursday: 7am - 7pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED
*All sessions are by appointment only
In order to fully identify and address problems from the root, Dr. Fortuchang carefully assesses whether a patient's mental, emotional and/or behavioral problems are due to biological, environmental (situational) and/or spiritual causes when she conducts adolescent psychiatric evaluations.​ 
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Dr. Fortuchang's unique treatment approach is a highly effective balance between proven evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques and medication management (when appropriate), enriched with a Christian framework and a Biblical perspective.  This allows her to address the mind, body, soul and spirit of her patients. 

Does your teen know that by embracing their God-given identity, they become powerful warriors and conquerors against this fallen world? 
​(770) 376-6726

My experience has shown that when adolescents know that "He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4);" when they believe that "no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17);" and when they understand that "if God is for me who can ever be against me​ (Romans 8:31)," they are better able to handle issues regarding peer pressure, bullying, identity conflict, temptation, fear and doubt that are often prevalent during the adolescent years.