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  • Louis Kopolow, MD
    340 Points

    Louis Kopolow, MD

    Potomac Grove Psychiatry
    8915 Shady Grove Ct
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Theresa Kurtz, MD 100 Points

    Theresa Kurtz, MD

    13012 Chestnut Oak Dr
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Lea Moricle, MD 100 Points

    Lea Moricle, MD

    610 E Diamond Ave Ste 100
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • David Irwin, MD 90 Points

    David Irwin, MD

    Shady Grove Psychiatric Group
    16220 S Frederick Ave Ste 308
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Maureen Chamberlin, MD 20 Points

    Maureen Chamberlin, MD

    Glasser Medical Psychiatry
    9055 Shady Grove Court
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Louis Kopolow

    Louis Kopolow

    8915 Shady Grove Ct
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Nearby Cities

Germantown (4.29 mi)
Rockville (4.86 mi)
Olney (7.24 mi)
Potomac (8.67 mi)
Kensington (10.54 mi)
Great Falls (11.07 mi)
Cabin John (11.84 mi)
Bethesda (12.49 mi)
Dickerson (13.06 mi)
Highland (13.3 mi)
Chevy Chase (13.66 mi)
Silver Spring (14.14 mi)
Reston (14.21 mi)
Clarksville (14.51 mi)
McLean (14.51 mi)

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