Psychiatrists in 01833
Kristen Skobe-Ribeiro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BC, PMHNP
Verified
Georgetown, MA 01833
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 29 years of experience in the psychiatric field. I treat ages five to sixty-five with many types of mental health issues including ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, trauma and PTSD and mood disorders.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 29 years of experience in the psychiatric field. I treat ages five to sixty-five with many types of mental health issues including ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, trauma and PTSD and mood disorders.
Kevin Michael Berney
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Georgetown, MA 01833
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working within the mental health field. Prior to becoming a PMHNP through MGH Institute of Health Professions, I earned a master’s degree in social work from Boston University. After recognizing the needs of the community and my patients, I decided to expand my scope of practice. I am currently employed at Community Empowerment Services, where our mission is to empower individuals and families to reach their full potential.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working within the mental health field. Prior to becoming a PMHNP through MGH Institute of Health Professions, I earned a master’s degree in social work from Boston University. After recognizing the needs of the community and my patients, I decided to expand my scope of practice. I am currently employed at Community Empowerment Services, where our mission is to empower individuals and families to reach their full potential.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in 01833 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
01833 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 01833 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 01833, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 01833 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in 01833 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
01833 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 01833 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 01833, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 01833 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 01833, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 01833, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 01833 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 01833). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 01833, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 01833, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 01833 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 01833). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.