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Find a psychiatrist in Columbia, MD 21045 who can help with mental health, depression, stress, anxiety, counseling, family and relationships, therapy, and more.

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  • Gordon Livingston, MD 120 Points

    Gordon Livingston, MD

    Patuxent Medical Group
    2 Knoll North Dr
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Judith Boyer Patrick, MD 100 Points

    Judith Boyer Patrick, MD

    Meadowbrook
    PO Box 2065
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Niranjan Jani, MD 100 Points

    Niranjan Jani, MD

    Niranjan N. Jani, MD
    9650 Santiago Road, Suite 10, Stevens Forest Professional Center
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Charles Richardson, MD 100 Points

    Charles Richardson, MD

    Ob & Gyn Department
    2 Knoll North Dr
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Louis Cohen, MD

    Louis Cohen, MD

    5706 Old Buggy Ct
    Columbia, MD 21045

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