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Find Hope Closer to Home: Our Alpharetta Office Celebrates One Year
Ever since we established Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions, one of the country’s leading interventional psychiatry facilities in Sandy Springs, Georgia, our goal has been to reachmore people throughout the greater Atlanta area.
A year ago, we did just that. We launched our newest office in Alpharetta, and we’ve heard patients say it’s a great combination of compassionate listening and access to advanced treatments — all without a long drive. That’s exactly what we set out to build.
Meet Cecilia Kwong, MD, head of your Alpharetta care team
If you’ve ever felt “stuck” after trying multiple medications for mental health conditions, you aren’t alone. About 30% of people with major depressive disorder have found that medication doesn’t help — but there’s hope for a solution.
At our Alpharetta office, Cecilia Kwong, MD, focuses on treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related conditions using an interventional psychiatry approach.
In practical terms, that means you’ll talk with a specialist who takes your story seriously, reviews what you’ve already tried, and then helps you map a next step that can finally make a difference.
Dr. Kwong is a board-certified interventional psychiatrist whose empathy, expertise, and innovative care style have made a huge difference in our community.
She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, where she also served as clinical chief resident in psychiatry. Her training continued at the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute, and she remains connected as adjunct faculty at Morehouse in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Dr. Kwong stays actively engaged in research on neuroscience, mental health, and healthcare disparities, bringing a deep, holistic understanding to every patient interaction. You won’t get a generic plan with Dr. Kwong, you’ll get options — and the guidance to choose the one that fits your goals, your schedule, and your life.
Everything you need, closer to where you live
Care is easier to stick with when it’s nearby. In Alpharetta, you have access to our full suite of interventional and evidence-based services, including:
- IV ketamine for fast-acting relief in carefully monitored sessions
- Spravato® (esketamine) nasal spray delivered in-clinic with support
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for noninvasive neuromodulation
- Accelerated TMS for a condensed, intensive schedule
- ONE-D (one-day TMS) for a same-day, evidence-based treatment
- Prism for PTSD to target trauma-related symptoms and anxiety
- Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for unipolar and bipolar depression
We walk you through how each option works, what to expect, and which outcomes align with what you’re hoping to achieve.
What to expect when you work with us
Your first visit is about clarity. Dr. Kwong reviews your history, identifies what has and hasn’t helped, and sets realistic goals. From there, we tailor care to your needs — sometimes that’s one interventional treatment, and sometimes it’s a combination. Either way, you’ll know the plan and why we’ve recommended it.
Here’s what patients tell us they value most:
- A transparent explanation of options and timelines
- A calm, supportive environment for in-clinic treatments
- Regular check-ins to fine-tune settings, doses, or schedules
You deserve care that adapts as you do. If your life changes, your plan can change with it.
Why interventional psychiatry can help when medications haven’t
If you’ve tried several antidepressants or augmentations without lasting relief, you may befeeling discouraged and hopeless. But you still have options - there are several ways to approach mental health conditions without medication.
Interventional psychiatry takes a different path. It uses methods that influence brain circuits involved in mood, anxiety, and perception. For you, that can mean faster relief, fewer side effects, and options when “more of the same” isn’t working.
We help you weigh the trade-offs, prepare for sessions, and understand what progress looks like.
One year in — and just getting started
Opening in Alpharetta wasn’t about adding a pin on a map. It was about removing barriers: less travel and easier scheduling.. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to try something new, know that you have options, and you have them close to home.
Ready to explore next steps? Call our Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions Alpharetta office or request an appointment online. We’re here to help you find a plan that fits.