Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center

“I have been trying to contact the dr since June, “she’s busy” is all I get. But she hasn’t had 5 mins since June to contact a parent. 10/10 do NOT recommend! Be prepared to feel not cared for, ignored, and for them to “send a message to the dr” and you never hear from anyone!”

“Ive been seeing Nancy since I was 14 and she's in charge of my meds. I genuinely feel like she listens to my concerns and takes my questions and worries seriously. I've also been doing therapy there since I was 15 and have had the chance to meet someone I click with who genuinely seems to understand how I feel. Seeing all these bad reviews is hard because I haven't had any bad experiences myself but maybe I just got lucky with who I'm seeing. I would highly recommend just trying different staff members because maybe you'll find one that fits for you/your child.”

“DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE!! This place is horrible. I brought my child here to be seen. They saw a NP. This NP wanted to put my child in a mental hospital. When I declined this suggestion she threatened me with calling the police and DFCS. She also called security and a bunch of other staff to surround me and my child. By chance I met another parent who had been at this clinic as well and had almost the exact same experience. They should be ashamed of themselves.”

“Dr.Balik is my child’s psychiatrist and he always listens to my opinions and feelings on types of medications. He is very supportive and even called us personally the last day before his paternity leave about a concern I had! So rare! He’s great.. Also, my daughter sees Kelly Kennemer LCSW for therapy to help her manage living with chronic pain. We are very impresssed with her as well. Both are open to televisits if it’s a far drive for you. There is a wait for therapy, go ahead and get on the list asap.”