Alyssa Rosen, MD Modern psychiatric medicine/Old school caring
Helping you find affirmation, authenticity, and healing. Expert psychiatry with a down-home approach.
Welcome to Alyssa Rosen, MD (404)850-6069
About Dr. Rosen
Hi! Thanks so much for visiting. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in practice since 2012, and before that I practiced internal medicine. I treat individuals age 10 and up in an adult setting. I went to Duke University for pre-med (BS psychology) and then Emory University School of Medicine. I did my internal medicine residency at Emory also, was on staff at Emory, and was also in private practice before I went back to my psychiatry residency (State University at Stony Brook, Chief Resident, 2012).
my Approach
I bring the dual training and years of experience treating the breadth and depth of psychiatry. I enjoy helping those who have had treatment-resistant conditions, and have a friendly, kind, and collaborative approach. I know many who come to me are scared, nervous, or feel like you are being dragged there (teens, I see you. and I will hear you). I believe in a least amount of medicine approach, but of course, we have outstanding old, and new medications and alternative treatments today which can often be the answer. I assess and treat using a bio-psycho-social perspective (I'll explain when we are together, but suffice to say, it's not all about a pill). I incorporate therapeutic approaches as appropriate, needed, and desired (like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies). I consider the client and I a TEAM; we work together in a fully informed fashion to get the individual to their goals. The path is discussed and decided upon TOGETHER.
Finally: I get back to folks as soon as possible and typically by the end of that calendar day (because it stinks to be left hanging when you're worried).
Services
I treat individuals with all diagnoses ages 10 and up (if younger, we can discuss if this is appropriate). I operate in an adult office setting, and most session will be virtual after at least one in-person session. If the individual wants sessions to be in person, that is great! The field, the trend, and traffic have driven on-line telepsychiatry. But I'm all about being together live. Let's have coffee (and maybe chocolate).
Important note: this is a relationship, and it needs to be a good fit. I may or may not be right for you, and vice-versa, for one of several reasons. If not, I will help guide you to a person or center that I think might be best able to help.
FAQs
Have questions about the practice? Check out our FAQs page below to get answers to some of the most common questions I receive from patients. It will keep growing as a living, breathing document.
Contact Me
Ready to schedule an appointment? Feel free to get in touch via email at the button above or in the form section below!
Dr. Alyssa Rosen--the nuts and bolts
Fees
Dr. Rosen does not accept insurance at this time. Dr. Rosen is happy to provide a medical receipt (also known as a superbill) that you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Note: Reimbursement rates are plan-specific and range from 0-100%. You may contact your insurance plan to inquire about their reimbursement rates.
The appointment fees are:
- $575 Standard Initial Evaluation (75 Minutes)
- $250 Medication Management Follow-up Appointment (25-30 minutes)
- $375 Medication Management Follow-up Appointment (40-45 minutes)
- $500 Medication Management and/or Therapy Appointment (55-60 minutes)
(Previous patients of Roswell Psychiatry may request a 25-30 minute Medication Management appointment (or any other) for a first appointment as they are known to Dr. Rosen.)
FAQ
1. I'm an old patient of Roswell Psychiatry--can't you take my insurance?
No, I'm so sorry, I did that for my entire career. At this point, to provide the best care, and be unencumbered, I have decided this will allow me to be at my best, and so, you will also!
2. Can my appointments be shorter?
I understand the thought of making appontments shorter and so the fees lower, but I know that meeting for minimally 25 minutes allows us to address all the issues in an appropriate, un-rushed, and informative session.
3. Do I have to be seen in person once?
I prefer it. If you are not going to get a controlled substance, such as a benzodiazepine or a stimulant for ADHD (for example), then no, we can do even the first and all sessions via secure telepsychiatry. But just remember: 80 percent of communication is non-verbal. So being together helps me "get you" better.
4. Can I get paper prescriptions?
No, and I understand, pharmacies are dealing with shortages, and you just want to carry it from one to another if the medication is not available at yours. Just correspond with me via our portal or via email, send me the pharmacy name and number to try next, and I'm on it.
5. What if I am actively using a substance like weed or even coke or I drink too much, will you see me?
Yes, but maybe not at first; after we meet in the first session, I will know better if I feel that I can help you with both the addiction AND the other psychiatric issues. If however, it is just too, well, TOO much, and you won't be able to address the psychiatric issues, then I will help you find a place to heal from the addiction, and then I commit to being the person you will see afterwards!
6. I'm a teenager and I don't want my parents to know what we're talking about. Can we keep them out of the session?
Ok, so totally fair. This is super important, and often a barrier to care for teenagers. So please read this! Anyone I see in the office i treat like an adult (so, bring your adult persona with you--I'm going to treat you that way and I expect you to respond and work with me collaboratlvely like an adult). On the first visit, I prefer to have a family member or loved one with every patient, because those folks always add more information and can correct some areas in question. That's for EVERYONE! With teens, well, let's be real, sometimes a teenager isn't always the most communicative. That's ok. I just need to get accurate information. To be efficient, I want to get as much correct information as quickly as possible so I can get a solid plan worked out with you....but YOU will be part of the plan. I will ask your parent or guardian to leave the room as soon as I feel I have the info I need. That will likely be the entire first session. Also, because you are a minor, I need their permission to prescribe anything to you, so it will save time and money if everyone can be there for that first info gathering and planning session. Then, after that, anything you tell me confidentially does not leave the room. Likewise, if your parents tell me anything. like in a phone call that you didn't know about, I WILL report everything that was said back to you. I work for you, ultimately, not your parents. There is one exclusion to this: If you tell me you are thinkinbg of hurting or killing yourself, or someone else, I have to tell them. Client safety is foremost, and that is my prime job. Otherwise, we will have a relationship that puts you first and in charge.
7. Do you just pick a medicine for me, or do we discuss it and I get to pick it?
Big point, I will likely give you numerous options (this is a field where there are many medical and therapeutic paths to healing) and I know different approaches are better for different folks. I deal with each person as if I am in their shoes, either as the individual or as the parent/guardian of the child for whom they are caring. I typically tell folks what I would do if I'm in their shoes. I try to empathasize and think about their worries and needs, and wants. In the end, as long as it is safe, and doesn't delay a necessary treatment (when a delay would be dangerous) I will plan and prescribe in a way that makes the client most comfortable.
8. Do you make me come back often and is my bill going to get gigantic?
I believe in fiduciary responsibility to the client. That means, it is my mission to provide care in the least expensive way, eliminating unnecessary charges and not creating charges that serve me to the cost of the client. It's why I don't sell things. I will recommend third party vitamins (that are least expensive but highly effective). I don't get money for tests ordered. And if I provide any procedure in the future, it must be medically necessary, and the client will be informed of the risks, benefits and alternatives (that's a hint I have some exciting things planned).
All that said, if we are working to adjust and or correct a regimen, if there is a period of instability, we must see each other more often. And, treating on the phone is not the way I want to, or is ideal, to do. So we may see each other more often, but once stable, without changes, I will see folks every three to six months. I will always keep in mind whether the visit is necessary, but when it is, we have to do it.
9. Weren't you Mike Rosen, MD?
Yes. I am trans. I came out to everyone on Jan 1, 2025. I'm living authentically, and frankly, it's awesome. If that's something you are figuring out or trying to navigate, I got you. I know what it is like to be scared/freaked/feeling shame/feeling guilt. I've SO been there. Let me help you. It will be my honor and privilege.
10. So is your name now Alyssa Rosen, or Michael Rosen?
This is super important. I have put in for a legal name change, and it is pending with the court. Soon, I will be Alyssa Rosen legally. However, right now (meaning if this question is still here, this is the current situation) I am LEGALLY Michael Joseph Rosen, MD. You will not find the name Alyssa Rosen in any state license or DEA registry, as it has not gone through yet. But, for anything but legal issues, I'm Alyssa, and she/her are my pronouns. Thanks for respecting them and my authentic identity!
11. Would you tell me your transition story?
Sure, I'm an open book, and happy to discuss. I do believe the focus of our time should be about you.
12. Do you only want to treat trans folks?
Oh no, of course not, I welcome everyone who thinks I can help them. Cis/trans/straight/gay/pan/kink/vanilla--C'mon in.
I do, of course, want to help folks who are trans, and anyone who is non-binary or under the LGBTQi rainbow (oh, and that's the correct number of letters, it doesn't end at LGB, I appear to still be here). We all have our challenges, and I look forward to hearing you and helping you get where you want to go!
Pay Your Bill Online
This section is still under construction, You will easily pay your bill securely online (all visits and services must be paid in full prior to meeting). I accept all major credit cards and ensure your information is protected.