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Find a psychiatrist in Grand Junction, CO 81501 who can help with mental health, depression, stress, anxiety, counseling, family and relationships, therapy, and more.

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  • Robert Sammons Jr, MD 130 Points

    Robert Sammons Jr, MD

    Mesa Behavioral Medicine Clnc
    1400 N 7th St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Gerd Leopoldt, MD 110 Points

    Gerd Leopoldt, MD

    Tice Fox & Leopoldt
    2530 N 8th St Ste 201
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Randal France, MD 100 Points

    Randal France, MD

    Colorado West Mental Health
    740 Gunnison Ave
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Robert Mimmack, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mimmack, MD

    St Mary's Psychiatric Clinic
    2650 North Ave Unit 102
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Gloria Gage

    Gloria Gage

    2121 North Ave Va Medical Center
    Grand Junction, CO 81501

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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 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