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    Sabah Hadi, MD

    Premier Psychiatry Center
    44355 Premier Plaza, #120
    Ashburn, VA 20147

    Sabah Hadi is a psychiatrist in Ashburn, Virginia (VA) at Premier Psychiatry Center. Dr. Hadi is well-known in the community, and in 2009 was the...



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    Susan Kinkead-Acree, MD

    Susan Kinkead-Acree, MD, PLLC
    1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 420
    McLean, VA 22101

    Dr. Susan Kinkead-Acree is a psychiatrist in McLean, Virginia (VA) whose goal is to help her patients achieve optimum health. Dr. Susan Kinkead-A...



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    Cynthia Spellman, MD

    Cynthia Spellman MD
    11921 Freedom Drive Suite 550
    Reston, VA 20190

    I provide a warm, gentle, and supportive space for you to make things right again. As a psychiatrist, I take a multidimensional approach to you ...



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    Ashburn Psychological Services

    44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
    Ashburn, VA 20147

    Ashburn Psychological Services in Ashburn, VA is a psychiatric and psychological practice that combines recent enhancements and developments in p...



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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 a qualified psychiatrist.


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