Where Thoughtful, Compassionate Care
Meets Evidence Based Psychiatry

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Compassionate & Evidence-Based Care

Welcome to Prudence Psychiatry, our clinic dedicated to thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health care. We provide personalized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on your unique story, strengths, and goals. Whether you are seeking help for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and supported.

At Prudence Psychiatry, we combine modern psychiatric knowledge with a warm, collaborative approach. Together, we work to understand what you are experiencing and create a treatment plan that fits your needs.

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Conditions We Treat

Comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health challenges.

Depression & Mood

Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and other mood-related challenges.

Bipolar Disorders

Spectrum disorders including Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia.

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Specific Phobias.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions involving intrusive thoughts and rituals.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders, helping you process and heal from past events.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in adults and, where appropriate, adolescents.

Sleep Issues

Insomnia and sleep difficulties related to anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric conditions.

Life Transitions

Adjustment disorders related to grief, stress, and major life changes.

Peripartum Mood

Mood and anxiety disorders occurring during pregnancy or postpartum.

Our Services

Medication Management

Medication Management

Ongoing monitoring of your treatment response using measurement-based care. We prescribe thoughtfully, at the lowest effective dose, prioritizing safety and effectiveness.

Psycho Therapy

Psycho Therapy

We offer brief supportive therapy and psychoeducation combined with medication management. For intensive therapy (CBT, DBT), we coordinate with trusted external therapists.

Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry

Secure, video-based appointments for eligible patients. A convenient option for those with busy schedules or transportation challenges, provided appropriate for clinical needs.

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Meet Our Team

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Shanthi Gatla, MD

Shanthi Gatla, MD

Caitlin Hibbett

Caitlin Hibbett, FNP, PMHNP

Shyann Windham

Shyann Windham, PMHNP-BC

Rachel Estes

Rachel Estes

Office Manager

Our Locations

We are proud to serve our community across two convenient locations in Alabama.

Madison Office

📍 103 Spenryn Dr
Madison, AL 35758

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Sat: 09:00 am - 03:00 pm

Florence Office

📍 2807 W Mall Dr
Florence, AL 35630

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Sat: 09:00 am - 03:00 pm

Emergency Notice: Prudence Psychiatry is an outpatient clinic and does not provide 24-hour emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or constitute a danger to yourself or others, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately. You may also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.