Medication Management Therapists in Columbus, GA

Specializing in medication management, Meraki Health provides careful evaluation and ongoing monitoring of psychiatric medications to ensure safety, effectiveness, and optimal outcomes. Providers work closely with patients to tailor treatment plans, adjust dosages as needed, and combine medication with therapy and lifestyle strategies to support overall mental health and long-term wellness.

At Meraki Health, medication management is a collaborative and personalized process focused on safety, effectiveness, and overall well-being. We conduct thorough evaluations, carefully select and adjust medications as needed, and provide ongoing monitoring and education. Our goal is to ensure optimal symptom control while minimizing side effects, empowering clients to feel confident and supported in their treatment.

Dr. Baumgardner works with a talented and experienced prescriber. Together they can provide seamless care for you if you need medicine as well as therapy.

I provide comprehensive psychiatric medication management within a holistic, integrative framework that considers the whole person—not just symptoms. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, focusing on selecting and optimizing medications while also addressing lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, nutrition, and overall well-being that impact mental health. When appropriate, I offer pharmacogenetic testing, including GeneSight, to help guide medication selection and improve the likelihood of finding effective, well-tolerated treatment options. I work closely with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports stability, improves functioning, and aligns with their goals and values. When appropriate, I also integrate supportive therapy and practical coping strategies to promote long-term healing, balance, and overall wellness.

This component help individuals understand their treatment, enhance adherence, and develop coping strategies to optimize mental health and overall well-being.

Columbus, Georgia is home to Fort Benning — one of the US Army's largest installations and the home of the Army Infantry — creating a therapy community substantially shaped by the needs of soldiers, veterans, and military families dealing with combat trauma, moral injury, PTSD, and the emotional complexity of service life. The city's African American population comprises the largest share of the civilian community, and culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity and intergenerational resilience alongside the predominantly military therapy demand are an important part of the local landscape. Martin Army Community Hospital serves the military population, while Piedmont Columbus Regional provides civilian institutional mental health resources. Columbus shares some of its therapy ecosystem with Phenix City, Alabama directly across the Chattahoochee River, giving the metro a bi-state character.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	71%	Online Only
	29%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

57%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
57%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)
57%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
43%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
29%	Behavioral Therapy
29%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
29%	Developmental Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
71%	Senior
71%	Young Adult
43%	Teen
29%	Children

Client Focus

57%	Women
29%	Men
29%	Persons with Disabilities
14%	Black / African American
14%	Christian

Medication Management therapists in Columbus, GA

Meraki Health

Pearl Sam

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Shanea McDaniel

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP