Meet our providers in Sandy Springs
Tonee Sumlin, MD
Outpatient Psychiatrist
I began my journey in mental health during my residency in Detroit, MI, gaining experience... View Tonee Sumlin's profile
Victoria Carter, LCSW
Therapist
I am passionate about creating equitable, culturally responsive care for underserved populations, supporting individuals across... View Victoria Carter's profile
Why Choose Geode Health?
At Geode Health in Sandy Springs, GA, we stand out as a beacon of innovation in mental health services. Our expert team, consisting of top-notch psychiatrists and therapists, is dedicated to offering personalized care tailored to each individual. Whether you’re a new patient or seeking ongoing treatment, we offer both in-person and virtual sessions to suit your preference. Emphasizing on mental wellness, Geode Health Sandy Springs welcomes adults and adolescents facing various mental health concerns, ensuring everyone receives the care they deserve.
Frequently asked questions about working with Geode Health
Geode Health distinguishes itself with a unique, integrated approach to mental healthcare. We combine traditional counseling techniques with advanced psychiatric treatments to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Our Sandy Springs team, adept in both adult and adolescent mental health, understands the local community’s needs. We focus on accessibility and affordability, providing a range of payment options for our top-quality care. The clinic is designed as a nurturing, inclusive environment, promoting active patient participation in custom treatment plans.
In Sandy Springs, our psychiatrists, who are also medical doctors, have the authority to prescribe medication and offer medical advice for various mental health conditions, which therapists cannot do. With their extensive training from medical school and experience in psychiatry, they effectively manage complex conditions, including mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Therapists, skilled in counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy, collaborate with psychiatrists to provide comprehensive mental healthcare.
At Geode Health, we tailor the gap between your therapy or psychiatry sessions to your unique mental health needs. Whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, our team of skilled psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists from Sandy Springs will devise a treatment plan that best suits you, ensuring consistent, effective care.
Psychologists at Geode Health are highly trained professionals holding doctoral degrees, specializing in talk therapy for mental disorders such as stress, trauma, and depression. They focus primarily on counseling and therapy but do not prescribe medication. Psychiatrists, in contrast, are medical doctors with expertise in mental healthcare, able to manage medication for mental health conditions and provide a holistic approach that includes talk therapy and other supportive treatments.