Clinical Evaluation
Discuss opioid use, withdrawal symptoms, current medications, medical and psychiatric history, previous treatment, and individual recovery goals.
East Cobb Psychiatry provides confidential psychiatric evaluation, medication-assisted treatment, and ongoing medication management for eligible adults seeking care for opioid use disorder throughout Georgia. Telepsychiatry may make professional treatment more accessible for patients who live outside the immediate East Cobb and Marietta area.
Opioid use disorder is a medical condition that can affect physical health, emotional wellness, relationships, employment, finances, and everyday stability. Effective treatment begins with an individualized clinical evaluation.
Suboxone is a brand-name medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine-based treatment may be considered for eligible patients as part of an individualized opioid use disorder treatment plan.
East Cobb Psychiatry provides evaluation, medication management, follow-up care, and psychiatric support for Georgia adults. Treatment recommendations are based on each patientβs history, current symptoms, medications, safety needs, and clinical findings.

Treatment is personalized to each patient. Requesting or attending an appointment does not guarantee that a particular medication will be prescribed.
Discuss opioid use, withdrawal symptoms, current medications, medical and psychiatric history, previous treatment, and individual recovery goals.
When clinically appropriate, a treatment plan may include medication management with appropriate education, monitoring, and follow-up.
Follow-up appointments help monitor progress, medication response, safety, adherence, recovery goals, and changing treatment needs.
Patients throughout Georgia may be able to access care through telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate and permitted under applicable requirements. This can be particularly helpful for adults who live farther from East Cobb, have demanding work schedules, or prefer the privacy and convenience of virtual care.
Contact the office to determine whether telepsychiatry is appropriate for your situation and to learn what identification, pharmacy, records, screenings, or other information may be required.
East Cobb Psychiatry will explain current availability, appointment requirements, and next steps before your evaluation.
Call 770-525-7415 or submit an appointment request online.
Complete requested forms and provide relevant medical, medication, pharmacy, and treatment information.
Discuss opioid use history, symptoms, prior treatment, safety considerations, and treatment goals.
Continue recommended follow-up and monitoring based on your individualized treatment plan.

Shashank Jha, MBBS, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, brings more than 30 years of healthcare and mental health experience. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, respectful communication, clinical judgment, and individualized treatment planning.
Patients seeking opioid use disorder treatment receive an individual assessment rather than a predetermined prescription. Medication decisions are based on clinical findings, medical and psychiatric history, current medications, treatment history, and safety needs.
East Cobb Psychiatry serves eligible Georgia adults, including patients throughout Metro Atlanta, Cobb County, Cherokee County, Fulton County, Forsyth County, Paulding County, and communities throughout the state. Contact the office to determine availability and whether virtual psychiatric care is appropriate for you.
East Cobb Psychiatry provides evaluation and medication management for eligible Georgia adults seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Contact the office to confirm current availability and treatment requirements.
Suboxone is a brand-name medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. It may be considered as part of treatment for opioid use disorder following an appropriate clinical evaluation.
Telepsychiatry may be available for eligible Georgia patients when clinically appropriate and permitted under applicable requirements. Contact East Cobb Psychiatry to confirm whether virtual care is available for your situation.
No. Requesting or attending an appointment does not guarantee that Suboxone, buprenorphine, or another medication will be prescribed. Treatment decisions are based on an individual clinical evaluation and professional judgment.
East Cobb Psychiatry works with many insurance plans. Coverage, deductibles, copayments, prior authorization requirements, and other benefits vary by plan. Contact the office to verify current insurance participation and benefits.
Cash-pay options may be available. Contact the office for current appointment, fee, and payment information.
No. If you suspect an opioid overdose, severe withdrawal complication, medical emergency, or immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Contact East Cobb Psychiatry to ask about opioid use disorder evaluation, medication-assisted treatment, telepsychiatry availability, insurance, cash-pay options, and the new-patient process.