I have been in the private practice of general adult psychiatry since 1967. I enjoy helping people understand the reasons for their emotional difficulties and helping them find ways to deal with their distress in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. We cannot change the past but we can change how we understand it. We can also come to a better understanding of ourselves in the present. I use a combination of psychotherapeutic approaches and prescribe medications when appropriate. My work provides me with a great deal of satisfaction and I find I’m constantly learning.
In certain situations, initial evaluations will be done for minimal fees.
I am married and have two adult children. My hobbies are traveling, boating, fishing, camping and digital photography.
Specializing In
Individual or couple adult psychiatry, dealing with problems such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Obsessions
- Compulsions
- Self-esteem problems
- Problems with Anger
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship difficulties and couples therapy
- Sexual Problems
- Medication evaluation and management
- Work-related psychological issues
Education
Degrees
- B.S., University of Georgia, 1953
- M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, 1957
Medical Internship
- Veterans Administration Hospital, 1957-1958
Public Health Service
- Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with CDC and instructor of epidemiology at Tulane University Medical School, 1958-1960
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology, Emory University, 1960-1962
- Department of Psychiatry, Emory University, 1963-1966
Instructor
- Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine, 1966-1967
Experience
- In private practice of general adult psychiatry in Atlanta area since 1967
- Served on psychiatric staff of DeKalb Medical Center, Peachtree Parkwood Psychiatric Hospital and Summit Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
- Served as consultant for Georgian Clinic, DeKalb Mental Health Clinic, and Henry County Mental Health Clinic
- Worked with a study of chronic public intoxication offenders in Atlanta
- Past medical director of partial hospitalization program in Cartersville
- Supervises psychotherapists of various disciplines
- Member of American Psychiatric Association and Georgia Medical Society