🌟 Prioritize Your Mental Health with Avant Interventional Psychiatry 🌟
Excited to partner with Magstim, leaders in TMS research, bringing you the most advanced treatment for depression—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy. It’s non-invasive, has minimal side effects, and doesn’t involve drugs or downtime.
🧠TMS Therapy Highlights:
* Targets the brain’s depression centers without systemic side effects.
* Quick sessions with no downtime—resume activities immediately!
* FDA-approved for major depressive disorder since 2008.
đź“Š Effective Results: Nearly 70% of our patients see significant improvement, with many reaching complete remission.
đź“ť Insurance Coverage: Covered by most major insurance plans. We handle the authorization for you!
đź“ž Call (770) 694-6349 to book a TMS Consultation
02/17/2026
Your mental health matters — and you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💚
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, personalized care designed to help you feel like yourself again. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or treatment-resistant symptoms, we’re here to listen and support you every step of the way.
✨ Now accepting new patients
📍 Three convenient locations: East Cobb, South Atlanta & Austell
💻 Telehealth options available
Call us at 770-694-6349 to schedule your appointment or learn more about our services.
Healing starts with one conversation. Let’s take that step together. 💙
02/12/2026
We are proud to officially welcome Kirsten Ridgely, PMHNP to Avant Interventional Psychiatry ✨
Kirsten brings not only strong clinical expertise, but a genuine passion for helping individuals feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. She believes care should be compassionate, collaborative, and personalized — creating a space where patients feel comfortable being open and confident in the treatment they receive.
Her thoughtful, patient-centered approach aligns seamlessly with our mission to deliver expert care while expanding access to innovative interventional psychiatry services for the communities we serve. Kirsten is deeply committed to walking alongside her patients, fostering hope, resilience, and meaningful progress every step of the way.
We are excited for the Austell community to experience the warmth, professionalism, and dedication she brings to our team. Please join us in giving Kirsten a very warm welcome! đź’š
Call 770-694-6349 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.
02/11/2026
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month đź’ś
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, we recognize that teen dating violence is more than a relationship issue — it is a mental health concern that can deeply impact a young person’s emotional well-being, self-esteem, and sense of safety.
Open conversations, education, and early support can make all the difference. Warning signs such as extreme jealousy, isolation from friends, controlling behavior, or verbal threats should never be ignored.
If you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or teen, know that help is available and support matters. Creating safe spaces where teens feel heard and protected is one of the most powerful steps toward prevention.
Healthy relationships support growth — they never cause fear.
If your teen is struggling emotionally or showing signs of distress, our team is here to help with compassionate, specialized mental health care.
📍 East Cobb | South Atlanta | Austell
📞 770-694-6349
02/10/2026
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, investing in the future of mental healthcare is part of our mission đź’š
We are incredibly proud of our Clinical Practicum students who continue to show compassion, dedication, and a true passion for supporting mental wellness. Choosing a career in mental health is a calling — and watching these future providers grow in skill, confidence, and empathy has been inspiring. 💙
A special thank you to Dr. Justin for the leadership and mentorship you provide each day. Your commitment to teaching and guiding these students is helping shape the next generation of mental health professionals and ensuring patients receive thoughtful, innovative care for years to come.
The future of mental healthcare is bright — and it starts with moments like these.
📍 East Cobb | South Atlanta | Austell
📞 770-694-6349
02/05/2026
Welcome Jennifer Banh, PMHNP, to the Avant Interventional Psychiatry family! We are excited to introduce the newest member of our clinical team, now seeing patients in our East Cobb office.
Jennifer is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, and is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Her thoughtful approach, clinical expertise, and commitment to improving emotional wellness make her a wonderful addition to our practice, and we are proud to have her serving the East Cobb community.
Please join us in giving Jennifer a warm Avant welcome!
Call 770-694-6349 to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.
02/03/2026
❤️ National Wear Red Day | February 6th ❤️
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, we believe heart health and mental health go hand in hand. Stress, anxiety, and depression can affect cardiovascular health—just as physical health plays a role in emotional well-being.
This Friday, February 6th, we’re encouraging our community, team members, and patients to wear red in support of a healthier body and mind. Let’s come together, raise awareness, and start meaningful conversations around whole-person wellness.
❤️🧠Wear red. Show support. Take care of your heart and your mental health.
02/03/2026
❤️🖤 Black History Month 🖤❤️
This month, we take time to honor the history, strength, and voices of Black communities—recognizing both the resilience that has been shown and the humanity that deserves care and compassion.
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, we believe mental health is deeply personal. For many, especially within the Black community, there has been a long history of carrying pain silently. We want to help create space where it feels safe to talk, to heal, and to be supported—without judgment and without stigma.
This February, we celebrate Black history while reaffirming our commitment to listening, understanding, and providing compassionate mental health care for all.
❤️🧠Your story matters. Your mental health matters.
01/30/2026
Happy Friday from Avant Interventional Psychiatry đź’™
Please note that all clinic locations will be closing early today at 1:00 PM due to a staff meeting. Our team is taking dedicated time to connect, collaborate, and continue exploring innovative ways to better support our patients and their mental health care.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 2nd.
If you need to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 770-694-6349.
As we head into the weekend, we encourage everyone to slow down, take a moment to check in with yourself, and prioritize your mental well-being. Wishing you a happy, safe, and restful weekend — please stay warm and take good care of yourself. 💚
01/30/2026
When anxiety starts to creep in, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause and remind yourself: you are safe đź’š

Nervous thoughts, racing feelings, and overwhelming moments don’t last forever — even when they feel heavy in the moment.
Simple grounding statements like:
• “I am safe.”
• “This moment will pass.”
can help bring your mind back to the present and create space to breathe.
At Avant Interventional Psychiatry, we help patients learn tools to manage anxiety while also offering advanced, personalized mental health treatments when more support is needed.
📍 Now accepting new patients
📍 East Cobb | South Atlanta | Austell
📞 770-694-6349
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
01/30/2026
✨ Happy LPC Week! ✨
This week, we’re celebrating three incredible Licensed Professional Counselors who truly make the heart of our therapy team at Avant Interventional Psychiatry.
💙 Kyle Johnson, LPC, CPCS
Kyle is a steady, grounding presence for both his patients and our team. His consistency, professionalism, and genuine care show up every single day — whether he’s supporting patients through challenges or quietly holding things together behind the scenes. His impact is real and deeply felt.
💜 Kishwar Peiris, LPC
Kishwar brings warmth, compassion, and intentional care into every space she enters. She goes above and beyond to make sure every patient feels seen, supported, and never forgotten. Her patience, dedication, and heart make a lasting difference for so many.
From our patients, our staff, and all of us at Avant — thank you for the care, commitment, and humanity you bring to this work. We are incredibly grateful for each of you.
👉 Swipe to meet each of our LPCs and learn more about the impact they make every day.
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to Avant Interventional Psychiatry:
Avant Interventional Psychiatry was founded in 2017 by Dr. Okah “Justin” Anyokwu. Upon moving to the Atlanta area he continued his work with local inpatient hospitals as well as underserved populations in hospitals specializing in psychiatric consults for comorbid and Treatment-Resistant psychiatric disorders. After making the decision to call this community home, he decided that he wanted to take part in making the lives of the people in our area better with a deeper reach towards mental wellness. Throughout his years of work in mental health and particularly with complex and severe mental illness, Dr. Justin realized an interventional piece was needed to bridge the gap in psychiatric treatment. By intervening in the lives of patients before hospitalization and being able to assess the true complexity of their mental health needs we hope to replace years of suffering with more years of healthy living and peace of mind.
ABOUT THE OWNER
Dr. Okah “Justin” Anyokwu received his medical degree from the College of Health Sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife Nigeria. He then moved to the United Kingdom to attend the Royal College of Psychiatry to specialize in Psychiatry. Upon completion of his education in Europe, he moved to the United States and completed his residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Justin is a board-certified psychiatrist licensed in eight states and is currently a member of the American Psychiatric Association. He specializes in comorbid and Treatment-Resistant psychiatric disorders. He founded Avant Behavioral Consultants in 2017 which now operates as Avant Interventional Psychiatry, an outpatient private practice specializing in: treatment resistant psychiatric services, tele-psychiatry, therapy/counseling sessions, substance abuse treatment [and/or suboxone therapy], and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy.
OUR VALUES
· Compassion – We understand that what our clients are going through is not easy. This is why we do our best to help them find ways to live better lives and to help them cope with the challenges that they are going through.
· Innovation – We keep ourselves up-to-date on the newest information in the field of Psychiatry and updates on the latest research on our services and treatment plans.
· Integrity – You can depend on our professionals to help you find the treatment program that suits your needs. They have had the training and license to conduct therapies and counseling.
For more information about our company, give us a call directly at 770.694.6349 or send us an email at info@avantpsychiatry.com
