- Our Clinicians -
Dr. Vincent Ho
Dr. Vincent Ho graduated from Harvard University and the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Alabama and went on to complete adult and child psychiatry training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Prior to practice here, he was awarded funding by the National Institutes of Health to create multimedia education projects about childhood mood disorders, autism, alcoholism, and suicide prevention.
Dr. Ho treats children, teenagers, and adults at our office. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety problems, OCD, bipolar disorder, autism, and ADHD. We are fortunate that he provides treatment for both the children and parents that are seen in our practice as well as other adult patients from the community.
The Drs. Ho have three adult children. He has also finally found peace with his Red Sox and enjoys dinner and a movie at any time.
Sara Garrison, PMHNP
Sara joined the practice in April of 2020 and treats both children and adults. Her Bachelor of Science in Nursing is from Mercer University. She is a Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, obtaining her Master’s degree from South Alabama University. Before completing her Master’s degree, Sara was an oncology nurse for five years. She is born and raised in Georgia and lives in Doraville with her husband and two dogs. In her free time, you can always find her staying active with her two pups!
Sonya Klein, PMHNP-BC
Sonya Klein, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience beginning in 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and later completed her graduate psychiatric nurse practitioner training through Maryville University, achieving PMHNP board certification in 2023.
Sonya has built a diverse behavioral health career spanning pediatric psychiatry, crisis stabilization, correctional mental health, community psychiatry, emergency behavioral response, and acute psychiatric care across the lifespan. Her clinical background includes extensive experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, medication management, and interdisciplinary treatment planning for patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral health needs.
A significant portion of her practice has focused on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry through her work with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she specialized in caring for children and adolescents experiencing suicidality, behavioral dysregulation, aggression, psychosis, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. She is particularly experienced in collaborating with families, schools, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support stabilization and long-term treatment success for high-acuity youth populations.
Kristi Haisler, PMHNP
Kristi joined the practice in 2023. She is a certified Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Georgia College and State University. She prioritizes building trust and rapport with patients while they walk the path to wellness. She provides a holistic approach to mental health treatment to patients of all ages with a wide variety of diagnoses. Kristi enjoys yoga, rock climbing and hiking with her dog in her free time.
Vanessa Von Duerring, PA-C
Vanessa is a board-certified physician assistant with over a decade of clinical experience and a strong passion for psychiatry. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from A.T. Still University in 2013 and has specialized in psychiatry since 2020, following several years in pain management.
Known for her compassionate and thoughtful approach, Vanessa provides care for both children and adults, focusing on individualized treatment plans that support each patient’s unique needs and goals.
Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys reading and exploring with her two dogs.
Sally Wu, PA-C
Sally is a nationally certified physician assistant with a special interest in psychiatry. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through a holistic and patient-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and individualized treatment.
Sally earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South College in Atlanta, Georgia. Before transitioning into psychiatry, she gained valuable experience in primary care, treating a wide range of medical and mental health conditions. Her background allows her to take a comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, recognizing the connection between physical and mental health.
Outside of the clinic, Sally enjoys staying active, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.