Break Through Cravings, Prevent Relapse, and Restore Stability With Expert Opioid & Alcohol Use Treatment
We Help You Break Free From the Cycle of Opioid and Alcohol Use Through Medication Assisted Treatment That Supports Long Term Recovery So You Can Regain Control of Your Life.
Suboxone maintenance
Control alcohol cravings
Practice Abstinence or Harm Reduction
Rebuild your life & relationships
How Much Is Substance Use Impacting Your Life?
Does this sound familiar? Do you ...
Struggle to control strong Cravings?
Experience Withdrawal symptoms?
Hide your use around others?
Use substances to Cope?
Struggle to cut back?
Find your Tolerance Increasing over time?
If so...
We believe a substance use disorder should not define your future nor limit what your life can become.
We Are Experts Who Help You Gain Control, Faster
We are a team of psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, and therapists who understand how difficult it can be to face substance use challenges. Seeking help is not always easy, and many people carry unnecessary shame or guilt about their struggles. Our program focuses on one-on-one care, providing a higher level of privacy and confidentiality for those who prefer a more discreet approach. We help patients turn their challenges into their greatest strengths.
If you are struggling with opioid or alcohol use, you may feel trapped in a cycle that is hard to break despite your best efforts. Led by Nicholas G. Pejic MD, along with Kayla Seals NP, Kim Gordon LCSW, Danielle Zelisko LCSW, and Gary McDaniel LCSW, we provide comprehensive treatment using Medication Assisted Treatment alongside therapy and psychiatric care. By addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, we help patients reduce cravings, stabilize their health, and begin rebuilding control over their lives.
Many of our patients come to us feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. With careful evaluation and a personalized treatment plan, we help patients understand what is driving their substance use and develop a path toward recovery. We have guided many people through this process, and we would like to help you do the same.
Our goal is to help you break free from the cycles of
a substance use disorder.
Nicholas G. Pejic MD
Adult Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Kayla Seals NP
Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Zelisko LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Kim Gordon LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Gary McDaniel LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Our Services
Initial Substance Use Evaluation
Suboxone / Buprenorphine Treatment
Vivitrol Injection
Detoxification
From Opioids or Alcohol
Naltrexone Campral
Antabuse
Motivational therapy
Smart Recovery
What Our Patients Can Expect From Us?
Get the Right Diagnosis
With our comprehensive screening process and 90-minute consultation, we leave no stone unturned. This means your treatment plan is solid, giving you a quicker path to complete wellness.
Find Medication That Works
By offering medications like Campral, Naltrexone, and Suboxone, we help reduce cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms, so you can feel more in control and focus on your recovery.
Do Therapy That Keeps You Committed
By offering motivational therapy, we help you reduce alcohol or opioid use, overcome setbacks, and stay committed to your recovery, so you make the most of your time and build lasting change.
Text a Responsive Team
With text messaging and a frictionless scheduling/payment portal, you'll get everything you need to make working with us easy, including refills and super bills.
Do Sessions Without Leaving Home
With tele-health, you'll be able to fit in your treatment without interrupting your day, so that you get well and stay well.
Stay Protected Without Daily Pills
With Vivitrol, a once-monthly injection, you can block the effects of alcohol and opioids without needing daily medication, helping you stay consistent and focused on your recovery.
Atlas Psychiatry's OutPatient Substance Use Disorder Program
Step 1
Schedule Your Free Consultation
We'll speak by phone or video to assess your issue and answer all your questions. Then, we'll connect you to the right doctor or therapist based on your specific concerns and preferences. This way, you'll get off to a great start.
Step 2
Receive Proper Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
You'll fill out special screening forms and meet with your chosen doctor for a 90-minute evaluation to ensure a proper diagnosis. Together, you'll create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, therapy, or other tests to get you completely well.
Step 3
Enjoy Feeling Better Faster
Start your personalized treatment plan, which may include medication, Vivitrol injections, detoxification, or therapy, so you can take control of your recovery and build lasting change.
What our patients have to say...
Stephen
My doctor surprised me. He has a gift not only of compassion, he has an uncanny ability to zero in on the complex, unique ways your brain works and how this affects one's life. I have always fought depression. It has crippled my life, like so many others. The shame and self hatred, the burden I was to any who knew me. With a change of medication by my doctor's care and knowledge, my life has greatly improved. I reconnected with a part of myself I didn't even realize was missing. I am so thankful."
Chelsea
"My psychiatrist listened intently in our first session, taking careful note of details that even I thought insignificant. He is extremely intent on finding the correct diagnosis, and does not jump to conclusions until he has really gotten to know you. My psychologist was also extremely accommodating and attentive. She collected an enormous amount of information from me, my relatives, my spouse, and from different tests, eventually compiling it all into exactly the detailed, empirical report I wanted. The staff is responsive, the office is gorgeous, and every conversation I've had with one of the doctors has been very comfortable. Bottom line: If you want a healthcare provider who listens, takes a comprehensive account of your mind, and is not impulsive in prescribing a treatment plan, choose these folks. Their efforts have given me immense relief from many problems that I considered immutable."
Joseph
"I've been seeing my doctor for almost four years now. He has been instrumental in my recovery and progress through some very difficult situations in my life. He understands medicine very well and communicates articulately also utilizing common sense and best practices. He is perceptive and has a good memory. He is most importantly ethical and has integrity. I trust him. I value his advice and his opinion. With his guidance and help as a medical professional I continue to grow and achieve despite life's curve balls. I highly recommend Atlas Psychiatry to anyone committed to addressing their mental health.
Who We Are For?
If you can say yes to any of the following statements, then we can help you!
You have never seen a psychiatrist or therapist, but want to start addressing your mental health needs.
You are stable on medications and want our team to seamlessly take over your treatment.
You are a parent of Tulane or Loyola students who want the best care for their child while living far away.
You are not getting better, and want a comprehensive second opinion.
You want advanced treatment - Genetic Testing, Ketamine Therapy, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
You have complex medical and psychiatric issues.
You think you were mis-diagnosed.
You are a couple who are considering breaking up or divorcing and want therapy that works.
You are a parent who want to make sure their young child is properly diagnosed and treated all under one roof.
You want your care team to focus on you, not the insurance company.
You want the option of weekend call backs to receive urgent refills and priority scheduling when you need it.
You want a boutique office experience in a familiar part of town.
You are a professional - doctor, lawyer, business owner - who desires a higher level of confidentiality, professionalism, and wants to see the best in New Orleans.
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What's Available When You Work with Us?
Text Messaging
You'll have an easier time getting what you need, so that you can spend more time feeling good.
Weekend Refills
You won't have to ration or run out of medication, which means you'll worry less about getting refills and you will stay well without interruption
Priority Scheduling
You can request to be seen sooner, which means you won't have to delay feeling better.
In Depth Screening
We'll leave no rock left unturned so that we'll know all your pain points, which means you won't be mis-diagnosed and your treatment plan will actually get you well.
Tele-Health
You'll be able to fit sessions into your busy life, which means you'll stay well without interruption.
24/7 Self-Schedule
Portal
You won't have to wait on the phone to get on our schedule, which means you'll worry less about getting the help you need.
Genetic | Lab | Vitamin Testing
Psychological & Academic Testing
LGBTQIA+ Allied Therapy
We'll make sure your your levels are normal, which will give you peace of mind, and we'll understand how medications affect your brain better to get you feeling back to normal.
You or your child could get the accommodations you need so you can excel in school and perform well on exams.
You'll have access to LGBTQIA+ allied therapists so that you'll have a safe space when you start therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
You'll remove negative self-talk in exchange with healthier ways of thinking, so that you stop getting in your own way.
EMDR
Trauma Therapy
You'll finally stop avoiding activities due to past traumas so that you can get back to living a full life.
Gottman Couples Therapy
You'll save your relationship, so that you won't have to endure the emotional and financial pain of a breakup or a divorce.