Business Details
31 Years
experience
Atlanta Psychiatrist Specializing in Trauma Therapy
As a psychiatrist and somatic psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults achieve emotional and psychological growth through evidence-based techniques. My practice integrates traditional psychiatry with innovative trauma-focused modalities like Brainspotting and EMDR to address complex mental health challenges. I hold a medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed residencies at Michael Reese Medical Center and Emory University, where I later served as a clinical assistant professor. My approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, utilizing somatic experiencing to access inner healing resources.With a background that includes psychiatric consulting roles at hospitals and academic institutions, I maintain a client-centered practice focused on personalized care. I am committed to advancing conscious awareness in therapeutic relationships while staying grounded in scientific research and clinical expertise. My office in Decatur provides a supportive environment for individuals seeking to overcome trauma, improve emotional well-being, and develop more purposeful lives.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Brainspotting
EMDR
Trauma Recovery
Somatic Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in psychiatric care and somatic psychotherapy
- Our practice integrates medical expertise with innovative trauma-focused treatment methods
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual healing journeys
- Our therapist maintains academic affiliations and professional certifications
- We combine traditional psychiatry with body-based therapeutic approaches
Associations and certifications
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions help adults address emotional challenges through self-exploration and professional guidance. This approach combines traditional psychiatry with somatic experiencing to treat trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients work one-on-one with our psychiatrist to develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting therapy identifies and processes trauma stored in the body through eye position tracking. This evidence-based technique helps release emotional blockages and resolve symptoms like anxiety and dissociation. Our certified practitioner uses this method to access subconscious healing resources for lasting recovery.
EMDR
EMDR therapy utilizes bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress. This research-backed treatment effectively addresses PTSD symptoms and trauma-related conditions. Our sessions incorporate eye movements and focused attention to facilitate neural processing of difficult experiences.
People
Tricia Appleton, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 25+ years experience in trauma therapy, EMDR and somatic psychotherapy. Former clinical professor at Emory University and psychiatric consultant to Atlanta hospitals. Specializes in integrating mind-body approaches for adult mental health.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual psychotherapy, Brainspotting, and EMDR for trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and emotional growth in adults.
Are you currently accepting new patients?
Yes, we accept new clients for psychiatric evaluation and therapy sessions by appointment.
What makes your approach unique?
Our practice uniquely combines traditional psychiatry with somatic experiencing and trauma-focused therapies for comprehensive mental health care.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at 404-377-3607 to schedule an initial consultation with our psychiatrist.
Where is your practice located?
Our Decatur office is conveniently located two miles from the Decatur square in Atlanta metro area.
