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Nearby Cities

Forest City (18.8 mi)
Gastonia (19.76 mi)
Rutherfordton (24.33 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

28150 (2) (1.13 mi)
28043 (1) (19.07 mi)
28054 (9) (22.61 mi)
29307 (1) (23.41 mi)
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  • Kerry Balentine
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    Kerry Balentine

    Dr. Kerry Balentine, M.D., J.D.
    331 S Washington St.
    Suite 101
    Shelby, NC 28150
    Kerry Balentine practices as a Psychiatrist in Shelby, NC.
  • Lisa Breitenbach, MD 100 Points

    Lisa Breitenbach, MD

    Cleveland Center
    222 Crawford St
    Shelby, NC 28150
  • William Van Fleet, MD 90 Points

    William Van Fleet, MD

    Shelby Associates-Psychiatry
    416 N Lafayette St
    Shelby, NC 28150
  • Lawrence Beasley, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Beasley, MD

    Distance: 18.8 mi
    1178 Old Caroleen Rd, Rutherford Psychiatric
    Forest City, NC 28043
  • Vikram Shukla, MD 120 Points

    Vikram Shukla, MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    839 Majestic Ct Ste 8
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • David Deas, MD 110 Points

    David Deas, MD

    Gastonia Psychiatric Group
    Distance: 19.76 mi
    239 Wilmont Dr
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Ramesh Gihwala, MD 100 Points

    Ramesh Gihwala, MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    825 Majestic Ct Ste 1A
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Nilima Shukla, MD 100 Points

    Nilima Shukla, MD

    Nilima Vikram Shukla, MD
    Distance: 19.76 mi
    825 Majestic Court, Suite A
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Ernest Chander, MD 60 Points

    Ernest Chander, MD

    Carolinas Psychiatric Assoc
    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1552 Union Rd Ste C
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Joseph Godfrey 20 Points

    Joseph Godfrey

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    2544 Court Dr
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Ernest Chander, MD 10 Points

    Ernest Chander, MD

    Carolina Psy Ass Clinic
    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1552 Union Rd Ste C
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Eugene Maloney, MD

    Eugene Maloney, MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1249 Hoffman Rd
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Malti Mehta, MD -50 Points

    Malti Mehta, MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    2577 PEMBROKE ROAD
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Robert Crummie, MD 130 Points

    Robert Crummie, MD

    Raintree Clinic
    Distance: 24.33 mi
    236 Charlotte Rd
    Rutherfordton, NC 28139
  • Kenneth Wells, MD 140 Points

    Kenneth Wells, MD

    Psychiatric Associates of Spartanburg
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    943 North Church Street
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • Alvin Ratzlaff, MD 100 Points

    Alvin Ratzlaff, MD

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    PO Box 2604
    Spartanburg, SC 29304
  • Eugene Smith, MD 100 Points

    Eugene Smith, MD

    Spartanburg Area Mental Health
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    250 Dewey Ave
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • John Caston, MD 90 Points

    John Caston, MD

    Upstate Psychiatric Assoc
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    1690 Skylyn Dr Ste 240
    Spartanburg, SC 29307

Nearby Cities

Forest City (18.8 mi)
Gastonia (19.76 mi)
Rutherfordton (24.33 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