About Us

Joanne Peeler PhD

Background and Credentials

"....joy can spring like a flower even from the cliffs of despair ."

- Anne Morrow Lindberg

I have been a professional in the mental health field since 1978, first as a psychiatric nurse, later as a family therapist, and for the last sixteen years as a licensed Psychologist. I have a broad background and have worked with a variety of emotional/behavioral issues. Over the years that I have been assisting individuals, couples and families in their healing process, I have repeatedly been impressed by the resilience of human beings. In my work I focus on the strengths of my clients, as well as journeying with them through their difficulites.

In 2005, I was the recipient of the President's Award for Outstanding Service from the Georgia Psychological Association

I served on the Board of GPA as the Continuing Education Chair, and now have an appointment with the Continuing Education committee of the American Psychological Association. I am the Vice President of the Georgia Psychological Association.

Education

I am licensed as both a Registered Nurse and a Psychologist, I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. Between 1991 and 1996, I obtained advanced training in Gestalt psychology.

Experience

I spent a number of years on the staff of a psychiatric hospital, working with people recovering from addiction & substance abuse and from major mental illnesses.

I have worked on a U.S. Military base with post-traumatic stress disorders.

I spent several years as a health psychologist at two medical hospitals, and was a group leader for a terminal cancer group.

I have been a member of the Red Cross Mental Health team and the Delta Airlines Crisis Response team, and have responded to a number of crisis events.

I am currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty at a graduate school for training psychologists.

I have been in private practice for 15 years.

Available Hours

Monday, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm

Wednesday 8am-6:00pm

Thursday 8am-6:00pm

Friday 8am-2:00pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Insurance Accepted **

Blue Cross/Blue Shield (POS PPO HMO)

Aetna

Magellan

United Behavior Health

Tricare/Humana

Medicare

* * PRIOR to your appointment you will need to check with your insurance carrier to determine eligibility, whether your deductible has been met, your co-pay, and in some cases you will need to obtain pre-certification/authorization depending upon the specifics of your particular health plan

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