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Tioga (7.59 mi)

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71301 (1) (0.56 mi)
71303 (4) (2.05 mi)
71306 (1) (2.5 mi)
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71477 (1) (7.59 mi)
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  • Roy Hart, MD 100 Points

    Roy Hart, MD

    Central Louisiana State Hosp
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    PO Box 8057
    Alexandria, LA 71306
  • Tawfik Benghozi, MD 100 Points

    Tawfik Benghozi, MD

    Crossraods Regional Hospital
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    4120 Jackson Street Ext
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Lyn Goodin, MD 100 Points

    Lyn Goodin, MD

    Goodin & Goodin Inc
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    716 Versailles Blvd
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Walker Goodin, MD 100 Points

    Walker Goodin, MD

    Goodin & Goodin Inc
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    716 Versailles Blvd
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Paul Molinar, MD 100 Points

    Paul Molinar, MD

    Va Medical Ctr
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    1509 Emberly Oaks Dr
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Nabil Gad, MD 90 Points

    Nabil Gad, MD

    Distance: 2.5 mi
    4120 Jackson Street Ext
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Vijaya Boppana, MD 100 Points

    Vijaya Boppana, MD

    Distance: 3.5 mi
    242 W Shamrock Ave, Central La State Hosp
    Pineville, LA 71360
  • Roberto Aguirre, MD 100 Points

    Roberto Aguirre, MD

    Distance: 7.59 mi
    PO Box 130
    Tioga, LA 71477

Nearby Cities

Alexandria (2.5 mi)
Pineville (3.5 mi)
Tioga (7.59 mi)

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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