Find a psychiatrist in Acworth, GA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Acworth, GA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Acworth across neighborhoods like Downtown, White Water, and Lakeview. Headway connects you with 240 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with most patients saving up to 75% through insurance.
When I started working in psychiatry it became my passion. I work with individuals from the age of 6 to geriatrics. I have had the pleasure to work on several inpatient crisis stability units for adult age patients 18-55 years old as well as geriatric units for patients ages 55 years and older. I have also worked in a private practice setting for the past 4 years. I have come to realize when you love what you do it no longer truly is work.
K. Erica Hunkin, PhD, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and a Master of Science in Marine Chemical Ecology from The University of Mississippi. Her passion for understanding the biological basis of behavior led her to pursue a PhD in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology at North Carolina State University. During her doctoral research, she focused on how hormones influence brain function and behavior, a natural extension of her lifelong curiosity about human behavior. She later transitioned into nursing, earning a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Johns Hopkins University. Erica has provided evidence-based, holistic care for children, adolescents, and adults in multiple settings, including community-based clinics, telehealth, and work with active-duty military personnel, reservists, and veterans.
My name is Jessica Harrison. I am a doctoral prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.
Prioritizing your mental health is the foundation for a stable, fulfilling life. I know that the first step—reaching out for help—is often the hardest, so I want to acknowledge your courage in being here. I bring 30 years of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist to our work together.
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience. Cared for clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. managing mild to severe mental illnesses. I generally treat anxiety, depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders.
*I do not prescribe stimulants or benzodiazepines
With over 20 years of nursing experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals across inpatient and outpatient settings on their path toward emotional wellness. I believe that healing is not a straight line—it’s a journey.
About our psychiatrists serving Acworth, GA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 87%Bipolar disorder
- 80%OCD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 2%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 81%Online only
- 19%In-person or online
- 90%Woman
- 10%Man
- 91%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Acworth
Finding the right psychiatrist in Acworth, GA starts with understanding what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and monitor how that medication is working over time. If you're looking for help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or another condition that may benefit from medication management, a psychiatrist may be the right fit. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can also prescribe and manage medication and are another option available through Headway.
Acworth is part of the broader northwest metro Atlanta area, and many psychiatrists practice in nearby cities like Kennesaw, Woodstock, Marietta, and Cartersville. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, offers virtual appointments, or practices close to where you live or work. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
Psychiatry sessions can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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