Board certified

Grief, Anger Management, Impulse Control Disorders, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Developmental Disorders, Agoraphobia, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder

Medication/Psychiatry

Online in GA

25 years in practice

Ages served: 14-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Darshana accepts 26 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Optum Serve

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AnMed Employee Program

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Pathways

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare GA

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$325

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About Darshana

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 25 years of experience providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral challenges. I value a holistic, collaborative approach that helps clients feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

I earned my Master of Science in nursing from South College and have extensive experience delivering personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach integrates medication management, psychotherapy, and patient education to promote clarity, stability, and long-term wellness.

I am committed to helping you achieve emotional balance, strengthen coping skills, and improve your overall quality of life. My inclusive and culturally aware approach ensures that you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Together, we will work toward meaningful progress and lasting well-being.

"I help patients understand their symptoms and develop practical strategies for everyday challenges through a compassionate, clinically informed approach, with a special focus on supporting emotional development, behavioral concerns, and academic functioning in children and adolescents while integrating cognitive behavioral therapy to build resilience and long-term wellness."

Get to know Darshana

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

to improve their quality of life through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care.

What types of clients do you work best with?

all ages

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

treatment options

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

intake and management

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My value is to help my patients with their mental health journey.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

talk therapy

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Anger Management, Impulse Control Disorders, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Developmental Disorders, Agoraphobia, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Panic Attack, Mood Disorders, Self-Harming, Trauma / PTSD, Sleep / Insomnia

ApproachesPsychological Testing and Evaluation, Culturally Sensitive, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing