Mind / Soul

The word "psuche" is Greek for soul, which is where "psych" in psychology and psychiatry is derived.   Psychotherapy is considered therapy for the soul, and psychiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of soul disorders.  

​We address psychological, behavioral and soul issues by using effective, scientifically-proven, evidence-based techniques from a Christian framework and Biblical perspective.  We also provide traditional (secular) psychotherapy, only when requested.  

We view psychotherapy as the "surgery" of mental health treatment.  It allows us to locate and uproot the unresolved issues that have been preventing healing, freedom and total redemption!

THERAPY WE OFFER:

Supportive Psychotherapy
Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Couples Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy 
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Healing Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Faith Oriented Redemptive Therapy

ISSUES WE ADDRESS: 

ADHD (in pediatric & *adult patients)
Agoraphobia & Specific Phobia
Anger Issues
Anxiety Disorders 
Behavioral Disorders  
Bitterness Issues
​Borderline Personality Disorder
Divorce-Related Issues
Dysfunctional Patterns of Coping
Fear-Related Issues
Grief 
Hopelessness
Identity Conflict & Confusion
Negative Self-View / Low Self-Worth
Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorders)
Mood Disorder-Related Psychosis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
​Panic Disorder 
Parenting Issues 
Parent-Child Conflict 
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 
Relationship Issues
Spiritual Issues​
​*adult ADHD patients must first undergo computerized testing before a prescription will be provided 
*We believe in total transparency.  Being accountable to God, we believe it is extremely important to be completely transparent about the issues we can and cannot treat in our outpatient office setting.  We believe that certain disorders are best addressed by specific specialists.  When outside our areas of expertise, we direct people to specialists we believe would be better suited to address their needs.

*Therefore, we do not treat substance dependence (requires an addictions psychiatrist), we do not treat patients over the age of 65 (requires a geriatric psychiatrist), we do not treat primary sleep disorders (requires a sleep specialist), we do not treat pain disorders (requires a pain specialist), and we do not treat Schizophrenia (requires more acute services than we can provide in our office setting).

Helpful Resources for Patients and Families

Office Hours:
Mon: 7am - 7pm
Tues: 7am - 7pm
Wed: 7am - 7pm
Thurs: 7am - 7pm
Fri, Sat, Sun: CLOSED
​**All sessions are by appointment only
Office Location:
The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center
110 North Park Drive
​Fayetteville, GA 30214
​770-376-6726
*Located just south of Atlanta, near Peachtree City and Tyrone!

Body

We address the physical and physiological manifestations of psychiatric disorders with medication and proven evidence-based therapy from a Christian perspective.  Medication is used in order to stabilize symptoms, allowing us to get to the root of the problem with Christian-centered therapy.  *We also offer traditional therapy.  
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​We encourage our patients to adopt a healthy life-style: balanced diet, adequate sleep, sufficient physical exercise, limited consumption of alcohol and caffeine, and to completely abstain from illegal drugs (including marijuana).  We educate our patients on how unresolved emotional, psychological and spiritual issues negatively impact the physical body, and the steps to take to prevent it.  
​We routinely collaborate patient care with primary care providers, and find this to be extremely beneficial to the treatment process. 

​TREATMENTS INCLUDE:
Medication Management (*solely)
Medication Management (with therapy)
​*Sole medication management from TFCPC is only offered to patients who are currently in therapy with another provider or who have been referred to us by an outside therapist.   We do not believe patients can achieve true freedom when medication is prescribed without therapy, and we do not engage in this practice*
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Spirit

​Unresolved past emotional pain can result in a wounded soul.  Most people with psychiatric disorders have unhealed wounds in their soul.  But, when our spirit is fed with the healing power of God's Word and forgiveness permeates, we are able to begin the process of soul restoration.
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The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center seeks to address unresolved past emotional pain by purposefully using Biblical Scriptures and the patient's personal relationship with Jesus Christ as the foundation for their treatment. This approach to treatment is proven to be protective and effective.                 By including Christian Biblical principles in the therapeutic process, Dr. Fortuchang is able to remind patients of the infinite peace, hope, joy, strength and victory available to them from God.

We view the practice of Christian psychiatry as one of our sub-specialities.  Much like we have extensive experience in treating children, teens and with conducting forensic evaluations, we also have expertise in treating Christians (via a Biblically-based approach) who prefer to have their faith integrated in the treatment process.  

We understand and appreciate that not every patient has a relationship with Jesus Christ nor prefers a Christian-based approach to treatment.  Though we have witnessed more profound improvement in patients who engaged in Christian-based treatment, we are just as skilled and equipped at providing excellent traditional psychiatric care to patients who prefer it. We honor, value and respect all of our patients (past, present and future), and we tailor their treatment to their specific needs and preferences.    
I pray that God, the source of HOPE, will fill you completely with JOY and PEACE because you trust in Him.  ​Then you will overflow with CONFIDENT HOPE through the power of The Holy Spirit.  
Romans 15:13