Seong Shim, MD, Ph.D, Psychiatrist in Johns Creek, Georgia

Specialties:

Anxiety Depression/feeling down Hallucinations Panic attacks Psychosis/issues with reality Schizophrenia/schizoaffective Self-esteem +35

Ages Served

15-75+

Manages Medications

Yes

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Seong Shim (He/Him)

Dr. Seong Shim is a board-certified psychiatrist in Georgia who has been practicing since 1995. He earned his M.D. at Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, South Korea, his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology/Psychopharmacology, and completed his Residency and Schizophrenia Research Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Shim has provided psychiatric service, education and conducted neuroscience research for mental health on faculties of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Chicago Medical School over 20 years. His research has been funded by major research organizations including National Institute of Mental Health, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair, pharmaceutic companies and research foundations. Dr. Shim has published over 100 research articles, book chapters, and presentations at research conferences. Dr. Shim has actively participated in national and international conferences as a scientific committee member, chair and presenter

For the last ten years, Dr. Shim has served as an associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Shim believes in comprehensive psychiatric care using a bio-psycho-social model in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and individual psychotherapy for patients ranging from adolescents (high teen) to adults and seniors. Outside of work, Dr. Shim enjoys hiking, running, travel, and studying gothic architecture.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 15-75+

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Hallucinations
Panic attacks
Psychosis/issues with reality
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Self-esteem
Stress management
Unusual thoughts or beliefs
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Chronic pain-related issues
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Eating issues: binging
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Focus, concentration & memory
Grief & loss
Hoarding
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Retirement
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress from ongoing health issues
Unhealthy eating habits

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English
Korean

Education

Chung-Ang University College of Medicine Medical Program
Chung Ang University College of Medicine Premedical Program

Locations

LifeStance Health
10090 Medlock Bridge Rd
Suite 110
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Get Directions Phone Number

470-482-6508

770-476-9750

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Mr. Abbott & Dr. Shim have been very instrumental in how they approached treatment for PTSD & anxiety. I highly recommend this organization. I am thankful that they have telehealth options as well when my work schedule gets crazy. I’m so grateful for all of the help I have received from these two providers.

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Stephanie S.

Jan 20, 2026

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Dr Shim is very professional, conscientious, caring and supportive . He takes the time to listen to you and I feel that it is important to feel that he will help me and actually cares about me .

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