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 by using a Christian perspective based on Biblical principles.  

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:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Faith Oriented Redemptive Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Healing & Forgiveness Therapy
Supportive Psychotherapy

Our approach makes traditional therapy (which is already scientifically proven and extremely effective), even more effective because we use a Christian perspective based on Biblical principles.

ISSUES WE ADDRESS: 

ADHD (in pediatric & *adult patients)
Agoraphobia & Specific Phobia
Anxiety Disorders 
Bipolar Disorder
Fear-Related Issues
Depressive Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
​Panic Disorder 
Spiritual Issues​ (Bitterness/Hopelessness/Resentment/Unforgiveness/etc.)
​*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 do and do not feel comfortable treating 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), we do not treat extreme disruptive behavioral disorders in children and/or adults, and we do not treat Schizophrenia and Related Psychotic Disorders (requires more acute services than we can provide in our office setting).

Because we use a Christian perspective based on Biblical principles, our approach makes traditional therapy (which is already scientifically proven and extremely effective), even more effective.

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.  
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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 emotional pain occurs in the soul.  When left unaddressed it often goes on to cause more challenges and difficulties in life.  In addition, most people with psychiatric disorders also have unaddressed wounds in their soul.  But, by feeding on the redemptive power of God's Word and Truth in The Holy Bible, the process of healing those wounds and restoring the soul occurs.

The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center purposefully uses the patient's personal relationship with Jesus Christ as the foundation for treatment, because including  a patient's personal relationship with God/Jesus/The Holy Spirit is scientifically proven to be protective and effective.  We build on that knowledge by relying on Scriptures and Christian principles from The Holy Bible in therapy.  This reminds patients how to access the peace, hope, joy, power and victory available to them (from God) during the treatment process.


The mind/soul, body and spirit are interconnected-- each area affecting the other.  Our spirit is the most important part of our being.  Including the spirit in the treatment process allows for a deeper and more sustainable level of healing and wellness...REDEMPTION!
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