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

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  • Roy Del Rosario, MD 490 Points

    Roy Del Rosario, MD

    43770 15th St W Ste 245, Av Behavioral Med
    Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Gerald Watkins, MD 120 Points

    Gerald Watkins, MD

    44444 20th St W
    Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Edwin Corpuz, MD 110 Points

    Edwin Corpuz, MD

    Beck Psychiatric Medical Group
    1650 W Avenue J, Beck Psychiatric Med Grp
    Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Eugene Morong, MD 110 Points

    Eugene Morong, MD

    Morong & Assoc
    43301 Division St Ste 104
    Lancaster, CA 93535
  • D Pillai, MD 100 Points

    D Pillai, MD

    PO Box 2259
    Lancaster, CA 93539
  • Roy Del Rosario 10 Points

    Roy Del Rosario

    43770 15th St W Ste 245 Av Behavioral Med
    Lancaster, CA 93534

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