Authentic WellnessChild, Teen & Adult Psychiatry in Atlanta GA
Boutique-level psychiatry and therapy for adults, children, adolescents, and couples. In-person in Atlanta & virtually across Georgia.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Exceptional Results
If you're worried about your child, you know how helpless it can feel. The calls from school, the meltdowns or the withdrawal, the sense that something is off and no one is really listening. You don't have to keep guessing, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
At Authentic Wellness, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry is at the heart of what we do. Dr. Jared Kiddoe is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist who offers careful evaluation and thoughtful medication management to help your child feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves.
You deserve care that is personal, culturally aware, and faith-integrated when you want it. When you're ready, we're here to help you take the first step.
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Kiddoe provides expert evaluation, diagnostic clarity, and medication management to support mood, anxiety, attention, and trauma-related conditions. Every treatment plan is tailored with thoughtful clinical judgment, and a commitment to helping you or your child feel stable, supported, and well.
Psychiatric Evaluations & Medication Management
Every treatment plan begins with a careful understanding of your unique story, not just your symptoms. We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and collaborative medication management, taking time to ensure each recommendation is thoughtful, personalized, and aligned with your goals.
Faith Centered Care
For clients who desire it, we integrate Christian faith with clinical expertise to support healing of both mind and spirit. This approach honors your beliefs, invites God into the process, and provides a safe space to explore emotional, relational, and spiritual wounds with guidance that is both therapeutic and rooted in faith.
A Boutique Experience in Mental HealthcareAt Authentic Wellness, you're never just a number. Our personalized treatment is designed to make you feel valued, heard, and empowered.
01. Holistic: Treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
02. Trauma-Informed: Creating safety and understanding in every interaction.
03. Culturally Aware: Honoring diverse backgrounds
04. Faith-Integrated: Welcoming spiritual dimensions of healing.
What Sets Us Apart?
We don’t just treat individuals — we support the full system around them. Whether it’s a struggling parent, a disconnected couple, or a child facing emotional or behavioral challenges, our care strengthens the entire family’s emotional ecosystem.
Double Board-Certified Child & Adult Psychiatrist
Authentic Wellness Group is led by Dr. Jared Kiddoe, a Duke-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist whose expertise spans child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Combining advanced clinical training with a compassionate, relationship-centered approach, he provides thoughtful, personalized care for every patient and family.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
We look beyond symptoms to understand the whole person, providing thorough evaluations that lead to thoughtful, accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Specialized Psychiatric Care for Children & Families
We intentionally maintain a personalized practice where every patient is treated with compassion, respect, and the time they deserve. Our focus is on quality of care, not volume. Few practices offer this level of relational expertise.
Culturally Aware, Relationally Grounded
As Christian, Caribbean clinicians, we deeply understand the cultural, spiritual, relational, and family dynamics that shape the mental health experiences of Black and Brown communities. Our care reflects that awareness.
SpecialtiesAreas of Expertise
Designed to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
ADHD Treatment
Whether you've struggled with focus for years or are just beginning to wonder if ADHD may be affecting your life, we're here to help. We provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults, helping patients improve attention, organization, confidence, and daily functioning.
Anxiety Treatment
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, affecting your relationships, work, sleep, and overall quality of life. We take time to understand what's driving your symptoms and provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that helps you regain a greater sense of calm, confidence, and emotional balance.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Depression is more than simply feeling sad—it can affect every aspect of your life. Through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, we work collaboratively to help you restore hope, improve your emotional well-being, and reconnect with the life you want to live.
Are you ready?to begin your healing journey?
Don't wait to get you or your child the support they need. Our boutique practice means shorter wait times, longer appointments, and truly personalized care.
How to get started?4 Easy Steps
Finding the right psychiatrist is an important decision. Our goal is to make your first experience simple, welcoming, and personalized from the very beginning.
1. Complete New Client Inquiry
Share a little about what's bringing you in, and a member of our team will reach out promptly to get you scheduled.
We'll find a time that works for you — in person or virtually — so we can get to know you and understand what you're hoping to work through.
2. Schedule an Intake
3. Identify the Best Pathway for You
Together, we'll build a personalized care plan that fits your goals, your life, and your unique needs — whether that looks like therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
4. Transform Your Life
With consistent support and a plan built just for you, you'll begin to experience the clarity, balance, and well-being you deserve.
Are you ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling relationship?
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Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you?
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AboutAuthentic Wellness
At Authentic Wellness, we believe mental health care should feel personal, grounded, and deeply supportive—not rushed or transactional. We offer a boutique experience where psychiatry and therapy work together to treat the whole person. Led by Dr. Jared Kiddoe, a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, and Kaara Kiddoe, a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR and EFT, our practice blends clinical excellence with compassion, cultural awareness, and—when desired—faith-integrated care. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, healing for yourself, or deeper connection in your relationships, Authentic Wellness is a place where you can feel seen, understood, and equipped to grow. Our work is intentional, high-touch, and tailored to help you and your family move toward clarity, healing, and emotional wellness.
MeetDr. Jared Kiddoe & Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW
Authentic Wellness was created by husband-and-wife team Dr. Jared Kiddoe and Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW, who bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the work of healing. Jared is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist with a passion for providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that truly listens to the person behind the symptoms. Kaara is a trauma-focused therapist and EMDR practitioner who specializes in helping adults and couples untangle the impact of past wounds on present relationships. Together, they’ve spent nearly two decades walking with individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. As founders, they share a vision for mental health care that is clinically excellent, culturally aware, faith-sensitive when desired, and deeply human—where you and your story are honored at every step.
Know the detailsFAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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This is one of the most common questions we hear — and it's a great one. While both psychiatrists and therapists are trained to support mental health, there are important differences in how they help.
A therapist (such as a licensed counselor, social worker, or psychologist) provides talk therapy — helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through ongoing conversation and evidence-based techniques.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing mental health conditions and, when appropriate, prescribing and managing medication as part of a treatment plan. Dr. Kiddoe also provides therapy, which means he can offer both — a level of integrated care that is especially valuable for complex or co-occurring conditions.
Many clients benefit from working with both, and Dr. Kiddoe is happy to collaborate with your existing care team. -
Yes. Dr. Kiddoe is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, which means he is specially trained to support mental health across all stages of life — from young children through adulthood.
For younger patients, Dr. Kiddoe creates a safe, welcoming environment where they feel comfortable and heard. He also works closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that families feel informed and supported throughout the process.
Common reasons families seek psychiatric care for children and teens include ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and school-related difficulties — though we welcome any concern, big or small. -
Reaching out for a psychiatric evaluation is a sign of strength, not weakness — and it doesn't mean something is "seriously wrong." Many people seek an evaluation simply because they want to better understand what they or their child are experiencing.
You might consider a psychiatric evaluation if you or your child are experiencing:
Persistent sadness, worry, or mood changes that interfere with daily life
Difficulty focusing, sitting still, or completing tasks at school or work
Sleep problems, appetite changes, or unexplained physical symptoms
Behavioral changes that seem out of character or are escalating
A traumatic experience that continues to affect everyday functioning
A previous diagnosis you'd like a second opinion or fresh perspective on
If you're unsure whether an evaluation is the right next step, we encourage you to reach out. We're happy to talk it through with you.
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Your first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Dr. Kiddoe will take time to understand your current concerns, medical and psychiatric history, family history, relationships, daily functioning, previous treatment, and goals. After the evaluation, you will discuss diagnostic impressions and personalized treatment recommendations.
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Authentic Wellness Group is a private-pay practice and does not participate with insurance plans. This allows us to make treatment recommendations based on your individual clinical needs rather than insurance requirements, while providing thoughtful evaluations and personalized psychiatric care.
Payment is due at the time of service. Upon request, we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, so we encourage you to contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your benefits.
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With your written permission, Dr. Kiddoe can collaborate with therapists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, schools, and other treatment professionals. Coordinated care can provide a more complete understanding of your needs and support a consistent treatment plan.
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Success StoriesWhat our clients have to say about working with us
This is a fantastic way to invest in your marriage. Kaara and Jared are a wonderful couple who okay off of each other so well. They’re honest and funny and normalize couples counseling and therapy. They make it fun! I left feeling enthusiastic and reenergized about being married. My main takeaway is to invest in your marriage.
— A. Titus
Expressing how I feel to my wife is something that I didn't really know how to do.. I tend to keep those thoughts caged up.. I realize now how that has affected how we communicate with each other.. I've also realized that I don't always have to have the answers.. Sometimes listening is enough.. This removes lots of unnecessary pressure and allows me to be more present during our conversations.
— B. Davis
In all the marriage counseling I have been to in over the last 14 years, everything in these sessions were a first for me. My mind was completely blown! Why isn’t every counselor teaching this?! I left with real and practical tools that I can use that help me grow as an individual and my marriage. This is literally the hope that I have been looking for for years!!!
— J. John
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