Meet Our Expert Mental Health & Wellness Team at Next Step Psychiatry

At Next Step Psychiatry, we are proud to have a team of highly skilled and compassionate mental health & wellness professionals dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care. Our providers are here to support you on your journey to better mental & wellness health, offering a range of services to meet your unique needs. Learn more about our experienced team below.

Dr. Morium "Arya" Chowdhury, MD

Dr. Morium “Arya” Chowdhury, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician providing medical services at Next Step Psychiatry and Wellness. Her clinical focus includes ketamine-assisted treatment, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), medical weight loss, and wellness-based medical care supporting mental health and overall functioning.

Dr. Chowdhury works collaboratively with the psychiatric team to provide coordinated patient care.

Meet Our Expert Providers

Our experienced team of psychiatric providers is dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to the Lilburn community.

Khadeja Chowdhury

PA-C, Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Ages 5+ 8+ Years Experience XDEA Certified

A dedicated Board-Certified Physician Assistant with over 8 years of psychiatric experience, specializing in comprehensive mental healthcare for diverse patient populations, from children to the elderly, in both acute and outpatient settings.

Comprehensive Care Expertise

Skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and neurocognitive conditions. Experienced in both acute crisis intervention and long-term care management.

Family-Centered Approach

Creates a supportive and therapeutic environment through individual and family-centered care, helping patients manage chronic conditions, develop coping skills, and improve their quality of life. Specializes in working with diverse age groups and complex cases.

Holistic Treatment Philosophy

Understands the vital connection between mental and physical health, providing holistic care that addresses both psychiatric concerns and overall well-being. Committed to making mental health care accessible, compassionate, and individually tailored.

Leadership in Mental Health

Serves as a mentor and preceptor for PA students, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals. Experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for complex cases.

Areas of Expertise

Crisis Intervention

Child & Adolescent Care

Family-Centered Therapy

Substance Use Treatment

Suboxone Treatment

Neurocognitive Care

Complex Case Management

Depression Treatment

Anxiety Management

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia

Developmental Disabilities

Emergency Psychiatry

Geriatric Care

Fathima Chowdhury

PA-C, Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Georgia State University MCPHS University 12+ Years Experience

A highly skilled, board-certified Physician Assistant with over 12 years of diverse clinical experience across multiple medical specialties, including urgent care, pain management, family medicine, emergency medicine, and addiction medicine.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Care

Certified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide array of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, and Substance Use Disorder. Trained in addiction management with authorization to prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid addiction treatment.

Advanced Treatment Options

Experienced in cutting-edge therapies including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO™ (Esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression, providing patients access to innovative treatments for optimal care outcomes.

Patient-Centered Approach

A strong advocate for mental health who approaches each patient with compassion and understanding. Committed to providing evidence-based, individualized care that empowers patients to achieve long-term wellness and an improved quality of life.