Psychiatrists in 75244
Bethesda Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
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Welcome to Bethesda Mental Health! Our goal is to help you and your family get back to a state of mental wellness and wholeness. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health to include addressing your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health needs. Your safety is a primary concern; we provide care that is both Compassionate and Evidence Based to promote the best outcomes for you.
Preston Wiles
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Wiles is an exert at treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and neuropsychiatric disorders of children, adolescents, and young adults such as OCD, Tourette's and autism spectrum disorders. He was Medical Director of the UTSW-Childens Medical Center Autism Center for several years. He now runs the Student Wellness and Counseling clinic as UT Southwestern and the Resident Wellness Clinic as well. He was recently named Assistant Dean for Student and Resident Mental Health and Wellness at UT Southwestern. He is a qualified mindfulness teacher through Jon Kabat Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at UMass Medical Cntr
Brett Kramer
Psychiatrist, DO
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The basis of mental health challenges is often low self-esteem resulting from a lack of direction in life. I work with patients to help them find meaning through the combination of therapy and medication management. The focus is on building people up through their strengths rather than tear them down due to perceived faults.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in 75244 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
75244 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 75244 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 75244, 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. 75244 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in 75244 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
75244 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 75244 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 75244, 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. 75244 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 75244, 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 75244, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 75244 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 75244). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 75244, 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 75244, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 75244 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 75244). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.