Clinical Evaluation
Discuss opioid use, withdrawal symptoms, medical history, psychiatric history, medications, prior treatment, and individual recovery goals.
East Cobb Psychiatry provides confidential evaluation and medication-assisted treatment for eligible adults seeking support for opioid use disorder in Kennesaw, Marietta, East Cobb, Acworth, Woodstock, and surrounding Georgia communities.
Opioid use disorder is a medical condition that can affect physical health, emotional wellness, relationships, work, and daily stability. Seeking professional treatment can be an important step toward recovery.
Suboxone is a brand-name medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine-based treatment may be considered for eligible patients following an appropriate clinical evaluation.
Treatment decisions, medication selection, dosage, monitoring, and follow-up requirements are determined individually. Requesting an appointment does not guarantee that Suboxone, buprenorphine, or another medication will be prescribed.
Treatment begins with an individual evaluation and continues with appropriate medication management, monitoring, and follow-up.
Discuss opioid use, withdrawal symptoms, medical history, psychiatric history, medications, prior treatment, and individual recovery goals.
When clinically appropriate, the provider develops a medication plan and explains treatment expectations, monitoring, safety, and follow-up requirements.
Follow-up visits help evaluate progress, medication response, possible side effects, adherence, recovery needs, and appropriate treatment adjustments.
The office will explain appointment availability and any forms, records, screenings, identification, insurance, or pharmacy information needed before treatment begins.
Call or submit an appointment request with your basic contact information.
Provide requested forms, history, records, insurance, pharmacy, and medication information.
Discuss symptoms, opioid use history, prior treatment, safety concerns, and appropriate options.
Attend required follow-up appointments and complete monitoring recommended by the provider.

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.
Treatment decisions are based on each patientβs medical history, substance-use history, current medications, symptoms, safety needs, and clinical findings. Medication is prescribed only when clinically appropriate.
East Cobb Psychiatry serves eligible patients in Kennesaw, Marietta, East Cobb, Acworth, Woodstock, and surrounding communities. Contact the office to confirm appointment availability, insurance participation, payment options, and treatment requirements.
Suboxone is a brand-name medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. It may be used as part of treatment for opioid use disorder following an appropriate clinical evaluation.
No. Requesting or attending an appointment does not guarantee that Suboxone, buprenorphine, or another medication will be prescribed. Treatment decisions are based on clinical findings, safety considerations, applicable requirements, and professional judgment.
East Cobb Psychiatry works with many insurance plans. Coverage, benefits, deductibles, copayments, and authorization requirements vary. Contact the office to verify current participation.
East Cobb Psychiatry serves eligible adults in Kennesaw, Marietta, East Cobb, Acworth, Woodstock, and surrounding Georgia communities. Contact the office to confirm availability.
Telepsychiatry may be available for eligible Georgia patients when clinically appropriate and permitted under applicable requirements. Availability must be confirmed directly with the office.
No. Call 911 immediately for a suspected overdose, severe withdrawal complication, medical emergency, or immediate danger. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Contact East Cobb Psychiatry to ask about opioid use disorder evaluation, appointment availability, insurance, payment options, and next steps for Kennesaw patients.