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Psychiatrist in Stockbridge, Georgia Gary Matthews, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Gary Matthews, Psychiatrist

Gary Matthews, MD

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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Dr. Matthews holds a bachelor’s degree with a major in political science from Tulane University, where he attended from 1989-1993. At Tulane University, Dr. Matthews maintained a full tuition Dean’s Honors academic scholarship while volunteering his time tutoring at nearby schools and participating in the African-American Congress at Tulane. Dr. Matthews’ Residency rotations included internal medicine, psychiatry – inpatient/outpatient/consults, ER, neurology, VA psychiatry, geriatrics, Child and Adolescent, ECT/TMS, addiction, and research. In his free time, Dr. Matthews enjoys playing the saxophone, running, and writing. He has been an active member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Specialty treatments include innovative, approved, and rapid-acting approaches for difficult-to-treat conditions.

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Howard University

FAQs

Please call us at 770-954-8685 to schedule an appointment with Gary Matthews.

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What do i say about Lifestance? All I can say, is that after being fired by my former psychiatrist just for becoming pregnant, I could not find another psych ANYWHERE that would take a new patient, in her second trimester. Then, I made one last call and Dr Gary Matthews came to my rescue! When I walked in to his office, three weeks after my last dose of my antipsychotic, he knew he had a challenge, but he did not hesitate. That very same night, I was finally able to sleep. He listened to my husband and I, answered every question we asked and gave us much needed insight so that we were able to understand what was happening and what we were in for, for the next 5 months. He was there for me every step of the way, kept ME calm my baby healthy. After that, I knew that I had found my best fit. My husband also needed a mental health professional, and Lifestance was able to fit him with the best match for himself, as well! Here we are, 7 years later, and Dr Matthews is STILL my doctor, and he is still giving me the best treatment that I could ever ask for! And I am confident that any doctor that Lifestance would hire, would be of the same caliber.
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Scarlett F.

Scarlett F.

Jul 04, 2025
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Dr. Matthews is amazing! I came to him feeling so overwhelmed with life. I was depressed, My anxiety was out of control, not motivated to do even the smallest tasks. He worked with me to make sure I was on the right medication regimen. He always explains what the goal of the medication is and what I can expect. He always asks me my input on what I want to work on and allows me choices on how fast I want to see results. Our conversations are easy, as if I'm talking to a friend. I feel like a brand new person. The brain fog is gone, my anxiety has improved to the point where I can function, I have motivation to do things, and I can finally sleep. I recommend him to all my friends and family that struggle with depression and anxiety. He has given me my life back and I will forever be grateful. His staff have always been professional, courteous and welcoming. I have no complaints!
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Xiomi M.

Xiomi M.

Dec 14, 2025
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De Gary Mathews is the best I have literally been sent doctor to doctor and over 20 medications that all failed I went to him 2 times and he got me on the right medications I no longer fear going out having racing thoughts and I’m actually getting sleep now and have so much more activity going on thank you Dr Gary Mathews for helping me I can finally come out of my room that I’ve been in over a year only leaving to go to doctors now I go out to stores and walking without having panic attacks and sweating getting nauseated with chest pains and crying I’m staying to feel normal he actually listened to me and didn’t dismiss me like all the other “doctors” do he didn’t judge me he just listens and talks you through anything you need help with he’s polite professional and great listener as well as a great person to go to for any problems you need advice with
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brandie f.

brandie f.

Mar 25, 2026
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Dr. Matthews is great ! I’ve been seeing him for little over a year now and my condition has improved drastically . He is a great listener a you will never feel rushed during appointments . He is also very prompt to respond to any in between appointment questions or concerns via email through the portal . He shows real concern and will find the best approach to treat your mental health condition. I will recommend Dr Matthews to anyone going through difficult times or if you just need to hit that “reset “ button in your life and start again with the guidance of a great mental health professional as Dr. Matthews.
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Anonymous

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Apr 02, 2025
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Dr. Mathews and his wonderful staff are the best ever....After being on time( or really early) for every appointment I goofed and thought my appointment was on Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I've always gone in the office but when I figured it out I was supposed to already be there. His receptionist was so wonderful. I don't know how she did it but I got to see him with a video appointment so everything worked out great. Thanks so much for working your magic so I didn't miss my appointment. Everyone in that office is top shelf and I'm so glad I found you guys.
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Catherine W.

Catherine W.

Mar 23, 2026
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Dr. Matthew was very attentive to what I'm dealing with, he didn't try to give me diagnosis on my first visit which I appreciate. What he give me was good advice on how I could do things in a different way the next time that I have a issue. I call them tools. This was my first visit but like I said Doc is a good doctor that I would definitely recommend. Forgot to mention that the front desk person was very professional and helpful.
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Byron W.

Oct 14, 2025
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