Functional & Metabolic Psychiatry FAQ

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  • Functional psychiatry identifies why symptoms occur through comprehensive testing -hormones, gut health, inflammation, nutrients, and metabolism.

    We find root causes across all body systems, and address it.

  • Metabolic psychiatry focuses specifically on how your body processes energy and blood sugar.

    We test for insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, and glucose metabolism issues that directly impair brain function and drive depression, anxiety, and brain fog.

  • Working night shift can cause insomnia, chronic fatigue, mood changes and metabolic dysfunction.

    We specialize in reversing shift work disorder and travel-related circadian disruption by giving you practical steps to reset your sleep cycle.

  • Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mental fog are not normal aging.

    We look for chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies that impair cognitive function. Protecting your brain starts with optimizing your metabolism now.

  • Standard metabolic & inflammatory markers: Fasting glucose, insulin, hemoglobin A1c, lipid panel, hs-CRP, homocysteine

    Nutrient levels: Vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, iron, omega-3 index

    Hormones: Complete thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, antibodies), cortisol, sex hormones

    Advanced testing (when needed): Organic acids test (energy production, neurotransmitter metabolism, nutrient status), genetic testing (CYP450 medication metabolism, MTHFR), comprehensive stool analysis (gut inflammation, digestive function)

    Why it matters: Depression and anxiety often stem from insulin resistance, inflammation, or nutrient deficiencies that standard psychiatrists never test for. We identify and address these underlying causes.

  • It depends on your preference. Some patients improve without medication once root causes are addressed. Others continue at lower doses with better results. We adjust based on your individual response.

  • No. Our office does not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We cannot guarantee reimbursement.

    Initial consult fees $395

    Follow up visits $295

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  • Abimbola Abiodun, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Associate with full prescriptive authority, specializing in metabolic and functional psychiatry.

    With 20+ years in endocrinology, transplant hepatology, and surgical oncology before specializing in psychiatry, she brings rare metabolic medicine expertise to mental health care. Currently she is completing a functional psychiatry fellowship under Dr. James Greenblatt.

    Abi’s extensive background provides deep understanding of insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, and metabolic complications. Her expertise is uncommon in psychiatry and important for comprehensive patient care.

  • MTHFR gene (folate metabolism): Converts folate into L-methylfolate, which is required for your body to produce serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. 60% of people have variants that reduce this conversion, contributing to treatment-resistant depression.

    CYP450 genes (medication metabolism): Determines how fast your liver breaks down psychiatric medications. Variants make you a poor, normal, or rapid metabolizer. Poor metabolizers get side effects at standard doses. Rapid metabolizers clear drugs too quickly for them to work. Testing identifies the right medication and dose for your genetics.

    Why genetic testing matters in mental health: Reduces trial-and-error by predicting which medications will work and which doses are safe.

  • Ready to stop medications but worried about withdrawal or past failed attempts?

    We assess if tapering is safe, create a gradual reduction plan tailored to you, use nutritional support including nutraceuticals to minimize withdrawal, and monitor closely throughout. It can take months or even over a year to taper off medications.

    Never stop medications on your own. Medical supervision required.

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Atlanta, GA 30339

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