Dr. Anas Alkhatib

Psychiatrist
Dr. Anas Alkhatib is an insightful, attentive psychiatrist treating patients in Atlanta and the greater Georgia area. He comes with great expertise in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His primary goal as a practitioner is to tailor a treatment plan that relieves your suffering and addresses your needs. Originally from Syria, Dr. Alkhatib completed his medical degree at Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine. He traveled to the United States to attend the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama where he conducted a four-year residency in psychiatry. After that, he completed two-years of sub-specialty in child and adolescent psychiatry at Vanderbilt University where he served as the child chief fellow his senior year and received the leadership recognition award for his achievements. Dr. Alkhatib is a tactful psychiatrist who stays up to date. He attends numerous scientific meetings and seminars. Many patients visiting Dr. Alkhatib report rapid relief of their stress. Dr. Alkhatib assesses children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. Dr. Alkhatib helps you to understand your diagnosis, and the treatment needed. He also helps you recognize limiting beliefs and maladaptive coping skills that have been hindering your recovery and causing you emotional stress. Dr. Alkhatib is ECT (Electric Shock Therapy) certified and offers ECT assignment and ECT treatment.

Mark Blocker

Physician Assistant
Mark Blocker is a Physician Associate working in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has been practicing Psychiatry since 2018 and enjoys working with a variety of patients. Mark has a particular interest in working with chronic and persistent mental illnesses and a wide range of depressive and anxiety disorders in adolescent and adult patients. Mark also enjoys working to incorporate a more holistic approach to mental health for patients when appropriate. Mark has been interested in working in mental health most of his life, but found great interest in the field of Psychiatry during his training in PA school. Mark welcomes all patients and is eager to be a guide to help you feel your best.

Courtney Nguyen 

Physician Assistant
Courtney is a Physician Assistant passionate about mental health, self-care, and overall well-being. She believes prioritizing mental health is a beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-compassion and is honored to be a part of your journey. She grew up in Orlando, Florida and graduated Summa Cum laude from the University of Florida with a degree in Health Education. She then received her master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from PCOM Georgia. Courtney enjoys reading, journaling, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends in her free time.

Christopher Hallock

Physician Assistant – Provider
Christopher Hallock is a very enthusiastic provider who grew up in a small rural town in upstate New York. After graduating from high school he entered the US Navy where he served and was deployed to numerous areas around the world. He attend the University of New York at Binghamton, where he obtained his bachelors degree in cell and molecular biology. Chris then went to complete his masters at Chatham University’s physician assistant program of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. In his personal life, he enjoys hiking/camping auto mechanics, and spending time with his friends and pets.

Melanie Hackney

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
As a mental health advocate and provider, Melanie specializes in medication management and works with the team at Young Minds Psychiatry to support patients through all of their mental health needs. She supports clients across the lifespan and with a wide variety of mental health struggles. At Young Minds Psychiatry, we are committed to supporting you through your mental health journey while providing guidance, keeping you informed, and prioritizing prevention.

Ciara McGann

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Ciara is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner that specializes in medication management. She was raised in Ireland, before moving to the United States. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of South Carolina, she pursued advanced training in the field and obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)  in psychiatric nursing. She treats children, adolescents and adults.

She understands that seeking help for mental health issues can be a challenging journey, and she strives to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where her patients feel heard and valued. Ciara is honored to be part of the team at Young Minds Psychiatry and to have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

Jessica Kim

Office manager
Jessica has been with Young Minds Psychiatry since the beginning and has grown with the company through the years. She has gained unparalleled experience in both the administrative and clinical side of Psychiatry and now currently works as the Clinic Manager. Jessica is well known for her personable, hardworking demeanor. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Chelsea LeVant

Assistant Manager

Hi, my name is Chelsea. I have been at Young Minds Psychiatry for 3 years and I am the assistant manager in our Marietta location. Through my education and work experience at YMP I have developed strong communication skills, and the ability to convey points to all audiences. I am very family oriented and enjoy spending my spare time with my family and close friends.