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Psychiatrist Encinitas, CA 92024

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Find a psychiatrist in Encinitas, CA 92024 who can help with mental health, depression, stress, anxiety, counseling, family and relationships, therapy, and more.

Results for Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Mikel Weinberg, MD 190 Points

    Mikel Weinberg, MD

    Mikel Weinberg Inc
    700 2nd St Ste H
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Charles Adams, MD 160 Points

    Charles Adams, MD

    285 N. El Camino Real, Suite 219
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Wendy Khentigan, MD 120 Points

    Wendy Khentigan, MD

    North County Mental Health
    345 Saxony Rd Ste 201
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Joanne Frankel, MD 110 Points

    Joanne Frankel, MD

    345 Saxony Rd Ste 202
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Nicholas Putnam Jr, MD 110 Points

    Nicholas Putnam Jr, MD

    4401 Manchester Ave Ste 101
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Sherman Butler, MD 100 Points

    Sherman Butler, MD

    211 Via Sarasan
    Encinitas, CA 92024

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