Root-Cause Substance Use Support in Atlanta

Holistic mental health care for adults in Atlanta who feel reliant on something to feel calm or in control

Many adults turn to something to soothe stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or emotional pain.
It is not a personal failure at all.
It is your nervous system asking for support, safety, and relief.

At Grounded Psychiatry in Atlanta, we offer a gentle, root-cause, whole-person approach for people who feel stuck in patterns of self-medication or dependence. Whether you are using something to take the edge off, calm anxiety, sleep, escape overwhelm, or feel “normal,” we help you understand the deeper why so you can finally feel calm, clear, and grounded again.

Our practice supports sensitive, high-functioning adults across Atlanta who feel their nervous system is stuck in survival mode and want relief without shame or judgment.

Here is how our root-cause approach helps you understand the deeper why and begin creating real, lasting change.

  • Self-medicating is often your body’s attempt to feel safe, regulated, and in control.
    Instead of focusing on the behavior alone, we identify the biological, emotional, and nervous system imbalances creating the reliance.

    We look at:
    • Nervous system dysregulation
    • Fight or flight patterns
    • Anxiety and overwhelm
    • Sleep disruptions
    • Neurotransmitter imbalances
    • Methylation and genetic tendencies
    • Hormone and cortisol shifts
    • Gut brain imbalances
    • Chronic inflammation
    • Nutrient and mineral deficiencies

    When your body feels supported, patterns of dependence naturally soften.

  • Most support programs focus only on behavior.
    We focus on biology, safety, and compassionate understanding.

    Our approach includes:
    • Functional lab testing to uncover root causes
    • Genetic testing to understand stress and reward pathways
    • Personalized stabilization plans
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Nervous system regulation tools
    • Gentle guidance if tapering becomes part of your plan
    • Ongoing follow up as your body heals

    You are not shamed here.
    You are understood.

  • This service is ideal for adults who:
    • Rely on something to manage stress, emotions, or overwhelm
    • Feel dysregulated or anxious without it
    • Have tried to cut back but feel destabilized
    • Feel stuck in the same pattern
    • Want a gentle, root-cause, science-backed approach
    • Want to understand their body’s signals
    • Want care that feels safe and grounded

    If your nervous system feels constantly activated, we can help you find relief.

  • Your care may include:
    • A thorough initial evaluation
    • Functional root-cause lab testing
    • Genetic testing to understand your predispositions
    • A personalized stabilization plan
    • Tools to regulate your nervous system
    • Sleep and circadian rhythm support
    • Gut and inflammation support
    • Ongoing adjustments as your body heals
    • Collaborative planning for change when you are ready

    Our focus is helping you feel safe in your body, clear in your mind, and back in control of your life.

Ready for support?

If you feel reliant on something to cope, you deserve compassionate, root-cause care.
We would love to support you.

Book your free discovery call