Vaughn Michael R MD

Welcome to Dunwoody Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Center (DPPC), your trusted provider of psychiatric and psychotherapy services located in Atlanta, Georgia. At DPPC, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care and treatment, tailored to your unique needs.

Our team at DPPC is led by Michael R. Vaughn, M.D., a highly skilled and experienced psychiatrist who earned his M.D degree from Emory University. Certified in general and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Vaughn is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and the American Psychiatric Association.

With extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology practice, Dr. Vaughn specializes in the treatment of addictive disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, borderline personality disorder, and psychiatric disorders in pregnancy. He has served as Medical Director of Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences and Chemical Dependency Service Director of Peachford Behavioral Hospital, and currently provides inpatient psychiatric services at Peachford Behavioral Hospital. At DPPC, Dr. Vaughn offers counseling and medication management for clients suffering from various psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, and addictions.

Dr. Sanaz Rezaei-Vaughn, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, and Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator, is a vital member of our DPPC team. She obtained her Ph. D from Mercer University in Atlanta. With over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, Dr. Rezaei-Vaughn holds an impressive background as a faculty member at the University of Georgia School of Social Work and the Mercer University School of Counseling.

Dr. Rezaei-Vaughn is an expert in various therapeutic approaches, such as psycho-dynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, with a particular focus on substance use, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. She has presented lectures at numerous conferences, sharing her knowledge and expertise with professionals and students alike. At DPPC, she has built a thriving private practice, offering individual, couples, and group therapy to address the specific needs of each client.

Services Offered

At DPPC, we offer a broad range of psychiatric and psychotherapy services to help our clients navigate life's challenges and overcome mental health obstacles. Our services include:

1. Medication Management: Our medical team, led by Dr. Vaughn, provides personalized medication management plans to ensure our clients receive the most effective treatments for their psychiatric disorders.

2. Individual Psychotherapy: Dr. Rezaei-Vaughn offers one-on-one psychotherapy sessions tailored to the specific needs of each client, addressing a wide variety of mental health concerns.

3. Couples and Group Therapy: Our therapists facilitate sessions designed to enhance communication, strengthen relationships, and support mutual growth for couples and groups.

4. Addiction Treatment: Dr. Vaughn specializes in the treatment of addictive disorders, offering extensive education, compassionate care, and tailored therapies to help clients achieve long-term recovery.

5. Buprenorphine and Naltrexone Therapy: As an expert in opioid disorders, Dr. Vaughn provides innovative and evidence-based pharmacological interventions for clients seeking recovery from opioid use disorders.