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  • Ryan Shugarman, M.D.
    610 Points

    Ryan Shugarman, M.D.

    Shugarman Psychiatric & Counseling
    901 N Washington St
    Ste 601
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Dennis Cozzens, MD 320 Points

    Dennis Cozzens, MD

    1707 Osage St Ste 404
    Alexandria, VA 22302
  • Llewellyn Bigelow, M.D. 210 Points

    Llewellyn Bigelow, M.D.

    Llewellyn B. Bigelow, M.D.
    109 South Fairfax St.
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Llewellyn Bigelow, MD 210 Points

    Llewellyn Bigelow, MD

    Llewellyn B. Bigelow, M.D.
    109 South Fairfax St.
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • A Chapman, MD 140 Points

    A Chapman, MD

    Chapman & Michener Ltd
    2059 Huntington Ave Ste 108
    Alexandria, VA 22303
  • Andrew Molchon, MD 130 Points

    Andrew Molchon, MD

    Skyline Psychiatric Assoc
    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 420
    Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Michael Hertzberg, MD 120 Points

    Michael Hertzberg, MD

    Michael Hertzberg, MD
    803 Franklin Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • David Charney, MD 120 Points

    David Charney, MD

    Roundhouse Square Counseling
    1444 Duke St
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Arnold Kaplin, MD 110 Points

    Arnold Kaplin, MD

    Arnold J. Kaplin, MD
    5021 Seminary Road, Suite 123
    Alexandria, VA 22311
  • Sidney Brooks, MD 110 Points

    Sidney Brooks, MD

    127 S Fairfax St Ste 450
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Donald Davis, DO, MD 110 Points

    Donald Davis, DO, MD

    Family Therapy Institute Alexandria
    220 South Washington Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Mary Infante, MD 110 Points

    Mary Infante, MD

    Skyline Psychiatric Assoc
    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 420
    Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Earle Baughman Jr, MD 100 Points

    Earle Baughman Jr, MD

    213 S Alfred St
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Maya Bhatia, MD 100 Points

    Maya Bhatia, MD

    101 S Whiting St
    Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Philip Greco, MD 100 Points

    Philip Greco, MD

    Biofeedback Clinic Of Virginia
    5249 Duke St Ste 307
    Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Christine Birchansky, MD 100 Points

    Christine Birchansky, MD

    8850 Richmond Hwy, 2nd Fl
    Alexandria, VA 22309
  • CHRISTIANE DAVENPORT 100 Points

    CHRISTIANE DAVENPORT

    CHRISTIANE DAVENPORT, FNP, PMHNP
    277 S Washington St Ste 210
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • 100 Points

    Columbia Associates

    2800 Eisenhower Avenue
    Suite 200
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Eugene Conley, MD 100 Points

    Eugene Conley, MD

    400 S Washington St
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Anne Dietrich, MD 100 Points

    Anne Dietrich, MD

    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 701
    Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Martha Granger, MD 100 Points

    Martha Granger, MD

    1901 Sherwood Hall Ln
    Alexandria, VA 22306

Psychiatrist Info

Psychiatrist Summary:
Psychiatry involves the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of mental illness. A psychiatrist diagnoses mental and emotional disorders using assessments and may order further psychiatric diagnostic laboratory tests if necessary. Mental and emotional disorders including difficulty coping, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, substance-abuse disorders, sexual issues, schizophrenia, and addictions may be helped by different forms of psychiatry.

Common Treatments: Psychiatrists commonly treat children and adults suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD), clinical depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, paranoia, psychosis, OCD, and panic attacks. Additional disorders treated by psychiatrists are: mania, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, paranoia, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, hallucinations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.


Psychiatrist FAQs:
What is a

Psychiatrist

?
A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician who specializes in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who performs psychotherapy but can also prescribe medicine.

Why might I see a Psychiatrist?


You could see a Psychiatrist for abuse, addictions, anxiety, coping mechanism issues, depression, an eating disorder, emotional distress, personal growth, phobias, relationship issues, sexual problems, and trauma.

What are the requirements for becoming a licensed Psychiatrist?


A Psychiatrist must have a Masters or a Doctoral Degree from an accredited school. Other requirements toward becoming a Psychiatrist include residency training and board certifications that vary from state to state.


Psychiatrist Related Terms:
anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants