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Marrero (6.64 mi)
Gretna (7.62 mi)
Chalmette (11.7 mi)
Luling (13.28 mi)
Laplace (20.39 mi)
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  • Jonathon Rynning, MD 110 Points

    Jonathon Rynning, MD

    Jefferson Psychiatric Assoc
    3340 Severn Ave Ste 206
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Sidney Smith, MD 110 Points

    Sidney Smith, MD

    3340 Severn Ave Ste 206
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Lillian Lesser, MD 100 Points

    Lillian Lesser, MD

    Center For Individual & Family
    3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1410
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Adrian Blotner, MD 100 Points

    Adrian Blotner, MD

    East Jefferson Pain & Stress Management Program
    3525 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 728
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Clayton Edisen, MD 100 Points

    Clayton Edisen, MD

    2900 Hessmer Ave
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Harold Ginzburg, MD 100 Points

    Harold Ginzburg, MD

    3850 N Causeway Blvd, Two Lakeway Ctr
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Roger Anastasio, MD 10 Points

    Roger Anastasio, MD

    Roger Michael Anastasio, MD - Metairie
    3801 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 302
    Metairie, LA 70002

Nearby Cities

Jefferson (1.25 mi)
New Orleans (5.08 mi)
Kenner (5.36 mi)
Marrero (6.64 mi)
Gretna (7.62 mi)
Chalmette (11.7 mi)
Luling (13.28 mi)
Laplace (20.39 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