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  • Destiny Champion 100 Points

    Destiny Champion

    Destiny Champion, LMFT
    Distance: 25.11 mi
    2021 Sperry Ave
    suite 41
    Ventura, CA 930037417
  • Michael Ferguson, MD 100 Points

    Michael Ferguson, MD

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    300 Hillmont Ave
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • Zoheir Kassem, MD 100 Points

    Zoheir Kassem, MD

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    200 S Wells Rd
    Ventura, CA 93004
  • Philip Malinas, MD 100 Points

    Philip Malinas, MD

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    5450 Ralston St Ste 101
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • Lee Mendiola, MD 100 Points

    Lee Mendiola, MD

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    260 Maple Ct Ste 205
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • Timothy Tice, MD 100 Points

    Timothy Tice, MD

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    PO Box 849
    Ventura, CA 93002
  • Rafael Canton, MD 100 Points

    Rafael Canton, MD

    Ventura Psychiatric Med Group
    Distance: 25.11 mi
    970 Petit Ave
    Ventura, CA 93004
  • Gerald Correa, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Correa, MD

    Ventura Psychiatric Med Group
    Distance: 25.11 mi
    970 Petit Ave Ste A
    Ventura, CA 93004
  • Ronald Thurston, MD 90 Points

    Ronald Thurston, MD

    Ventura Psychiatric Med Group
    Distance: 25.11 mi
    970 Petit Ave Ste A
    Ventura, CA 93004
  • John Cervantes

    John Cervantes

    Distance: 25.11 mi
    2580 E Main St Ste 200
    Ventura, CA 93003

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