This was my very first inpatient experience and I personally selected Sylvia Brafman because of…read moregeographical location, single room accommodations and the small, intimate environment. It was a huge decision for me and not inexpensive. Of course, I knew that I would need to adjust and it took about a week to feel comfortable. I was so impressed by the kindness and devotion from the staff. They worked long shifts but always made us their priority. Mr. Chase, Mr. Jordan, Miss Mary and too many to name were so friendly and respectful not only to me but to all of the patients. Dr. Fiegel was my Psychiatrist and he was beyond brilliant in nailing down my diagnosis and prescribing the proper meds so that I could sleep for the first time in years. I slept a solid 8 hours on the very first night with my new medications. The Internists Dr. Pham and Dr. Patel also made sure that we stayed healthy. The Social Workers and the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner went above and beyond to make sure that we had the therapies and meds to make us feel better. I was especially fond of the group therapy and learned many tools and skills to excel in my personal life. A big shout out to the Social Workers and to Mr. Michael who brought a wealth of experience to our groups. His ability to communicate with us and show compassion was so welcome and appreciated. It was the BEST decision of my life and I am so glad that I admitted myself for 30 days. I had been struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and knew that I needed this level of professional care. I cannot say enough about the staff and Director, Mr. Magner. Everyone was kind, professional, focused and skilled in their mission to change our lives for the better. The food was adequate and filling but there were a few blips. The Chef went out of his way to make sure that the meals were served properly and it is my understanding that the food has to be catered from a vendor until they get a license to operate the kitchen. No big deal. We never went hungry and there were lots of high quality snacks, fresh fruit, juices and water whenever we wanted it. The patients were incredible and came from all walks of life. We supported one another and I was touched by their friendships and stories. It was extremely difficult to leave when the time came. All of us were equals and had the same goals. I was especially fond of the emotional support dogs that some patients brought with them. We loved taking turns walking and playing with them. One in particular was Theo, a Labradoodle who loved everyone and even stayed in some of our rooms. It made our stay incredibly meaningful. Feeding him crunchy, sliced apples was the highlight of my stay. Sylvia Brafman changed my life forever. Was it perfect? No place is perfect. The Georgia facility is new and has some growing pains but they are doing everything they can to make it a place of healing and transformation. Thank you for making my life better and my future journey a lot easier. I will be forever grateful.

I am in a transitional living program now and am thriving. I still struggle with a lot of social…read moreanxiety, but my trauma from this place has mostly been healed. It has been over 9 months since I left my 30 day stay here, and I still have nightmares about being in residential mental health.

I've been seeing therapists for the last two decades and I can honestly say that I've never felt…read moresuch an open and transparent safe place as I did under his treatment. He has opened my mind and psyche to things I've never been able to process and make sense of and move past but thanks to Todd I have in just a little under a month. I'm grateful to have met him and had such a wonderful therapeutical experience that has been life-changing for me.

The recovery community is dominated by a notion that addiction is a spiritual malady that must be…read morerepressed and controlled throughout life with rigorous study, meeting attendance, sponsorship, and more. While I will not try to convince otherwise someone for whom a 12 step program works in restoring a healthy and meaningful existence, this approach is not for everyone. Some balk at the requirements, both real and perceived, of a 12 step program and never get past the door. Others make extended, sincere efforts to engage but find themselves unable to make lasting progress within the 12 steps. For individuals in this situation, the near universally held belief that ______ Anonymous groups are the only path to recovery can be crushingly demoralizing. The thought may arise, "If this path is the only hope then perhaps for me there is no hope." I found myself in this devastated situation having engaged the 12 steps through sincere and extended efforts but no closer to lasting sobriety that allowed me to live life healthfully as I chose and without harming those I love. Extended efforts to find another path thankfully led me to Centered Recovery. In talking with Reed before intake, I became hopeful for the first time in years that I could conquer my addiction. Further, I understood that the program would not focus on putting one's trust in an external power but rather in recognizing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and through understanding oneself achieving a state of greater control. The gift of Centered Recovery comes in learning that recovery can be built from within by understanding thoughts and emotions are not you. A thought to drink or use, no matter how deviously clever, or an emotion, regardless of how cripplingly powerful, need not govern one's actions or alter one's equanimity. Our society reinforces a belief that thoughts and emotions are the essence of who we are and predetermine how we will act in the world. Centered has taught me a different way of understanding that frees me from destructive cycles of action that I had come to think inevitable. Learning through the lens of Centered, a person is exposed to a view of the self and our actions in the world that is shockingly simple. The baseline perspective is indeed so uncomplicated that it can be hard to digest. From the beginning, I began to sense the program was providing structure to understanding of the self and my actions that I intuitively knew as a child but let go of under the influence of societal teachings and my own thought and emotion heavy path in adulthood. I was reminded of what I had known and given a framework to consider and discuss it. Consistently, I have observed at Centered clients struggling to grasp the message but over time having it click in their understanding. Not only does this allow cessation of harmful substance use but often bears other beautiful gifts such as the removal of painful burdens such as anxiety, anger, resentment, paranoia, and other psychological pain. Clients report resolution of problem behaviors, mental health difficulties, and frustrations in their lives that seem not directly related to addiction and that they had no hope would be addressed when they first walked through the door at Centered Recovery. Such transformation would be beneficial for many in our society even without issues of substance abuse. However, it is often only reaching a rock bottom that opens the mind to the need for change. A further gift in this approach to sobriety and heightened equanimity is that it does not require daily struggle to maintain. The understanding is both simple and profound and once internalized universally applicable in living a healthier life.

Centered Recovery is a well thought out, professionally run, and highly effective program. They…read morehelp foster personal connections and growth in their group setting, while also helping each individual learn how to best manage their sobriety. The virtual IOP option makes the treatment more convenient, but does not lessen the effectiveness. Reed, Krista and their team have been an absolute God send to me and my family. I could not recommend this place any more. Ten stars!!

Dr. Grieco was a godsend. We only met with him 3-4 times, but I saw a real difference in his…read moreapproach. Over the past few years, I've dealt with many psychologists and psychiatrists, and I've experienced first hand the frustrations of dealing with the mental health and substance abuse "system". For most, you have an hour, and once you've paid for that hour, you no longer exist. Follow up texts and phone calls might be returned, but probably not for a couple of days if ever. There's no real warmth or caring behind the professional, and they take no interest in the patient beyond that hour. After meeting with one particular psychologist for a solid year, we had to interrupt our regular meetings for the past 8 weeks. I would have expected at least a simple text "How is it going?", but I've heard nothing. Dr. Grieco was quite the opposite. He felt genuine, and while I'm sure he does well financially, I didn't feel it was all about the money. During a particularly tense moment in the patient's care, I called Grieco's office at 11pm to leave a message regarding care the next day. I expected to leave a voice mail, but he surprisingly answered the phone. I apologized, and said "I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to answer. I was going to just leave a voice mail. I can call back tomorrow." He said, "No it's ok. Tell me what's going on." That was quite a welcome relief at that moment, and especially at 11pm. If you can find a psychologist like this, don't let go.

I feel so fortunate to have found this facility with a remarkable therapist who helped us through a…read moredifficult time in our life. Nikiya Spence is an excellent therapist with great insight and a huge heart. She helped us work through issues which were tearing us apart and taught us some critical communication skills which have helped to solidify our commitment to each other. On to the next 30 years of marriage! Thank you, Nikiya Spence, for being there!

I just got online to leave reviews everywhere I can & rave about how great MICAH is. Hubby and I…read moreare fairly newlyweds-- less than 2 years married and we didn't do pre marital counseling but we did begin counseling after we got married. We went only for a few sessions for a short time and stopped. I guess it wasn't too much of an impact. We found Restoration Counseling and we each read up on all the counselors available. We picked our Top 3 and both had Micah in common. I'm soooo glad and thankful God puts people like Micah in place to help people like us have a healthier, more stable and Christ like marriage. We're only 2 sessions in but Micah has given us more practical advice and understanding than we've had from anybody since we've gotten married. Not to mention you can tell he is a genuine person. Easy to talk to and a good listener. Just wanted to HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICAH to any married couples looking for counsel.

I was recommended to Dr. Kola by a friend in Atlanta. Thank goodness for his suggestion. As a…read moreresult of our telemedicine visits I've grown in ways I knew I was capable of but was unable to reach without his assistance. The ease with which he is able to analyze what I'm telling him in the moment and provide an explanation and/or course of action are beyond comforting. I look forward to our sessions and have recommended him to several friends because everyone is going through something and we all need a professional like Dr. Kola's to help us get through it.

I have been going to Dr Kola for a couple years now and since going I have seen a lot of personal…read moregrowth within myself. Whether you are looking for individual counseling or couples counseling I would highly recommend his practice. Mental health is an area that doesn't get as much attention as it needs good to know Atlanta area has a great counselor that specializes in this type of category.

Consistently received high praise from the many colleagues and patients I have referred to Dr…read moreJoyner over the 30 years since I sought her help for my own life circumstance.