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Lehighton (3.59 mi)
Orefield (12.1 mi)
Allentown (15.99 mi)
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Hazleton (19.68 mi)

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18030 (2) (0.14 mi)
18235 (2) (3.61 mi)
18069 (1) (13.11 mi)
18052 (1) (13.22 mi)
18104 (13) (15.28 mi)
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  • Carolyn Gaffney, PA-C
    100 Points

    Carolyn Gaffney, PA-C

    512 Bank Street
    Bowmanstown, PA 18030
  • Elizabeth Morency, CRNP
    100 Points

    Elizabeth Morency, CRNP

    512 Bank Street
    Bowmanstown, PA 18030
  • Sheikh Afzal, M.D 210 Points

    Sheikh Afzal, M.D

    Mood and Memory Associates
    Distance: 3.59 mi
    701 Bridge Street Suite 204
    Lehighton, PA 18235
  • Khaled Said SR., MD
    150 Points

    Khaled Said SR., MD

    St. Luke's Penn Foundation Psychiatric Associates - Lehighton
    Distance: 3.59 mi
    211 North 12th Street
    Lehighton, PA 18235
  • George Layne, MD 100 Points

    George Layne, MD

    Distance: 12.1 mi
    5300 Kidspeace Dr
    Orefield, PA 18069
  • Paul Gross, MD 430 Points

    Paul Gross, MD

    Allentown Associates
    Distance: 15.99 mi
    401 N 17th St Ste 304
    Allentown, PA 18104
  • Farhad Sholevar, MD
    300 Points

    Farhad Sholevar, MD

    St. Luke's Penn Foundation Psychiatric Associates - Allentown
    Distance: 15.99 mi
    2895 Hamilton Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Allentown, PA 18104
  • Erik Radick, MD
    250 Points

    Erik Radick, MD

    St. Luke's Penn Foundation Psychiatric Associates - Allentown
    Distance: 15.99 mi
    2895 Hamilton Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Allentown, PA 18104

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