Don De Francisco
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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1601 Dove Street, Suite 292, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Let's Connect (949) 347-5168
Kind and professional care with extensive experience of 45 years in psychiatry, psychopharmacology research (involved in over clinical 900 research trials), family therapy, and psychoanalytic treatment (have a Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis.) My approach is flexible, looking to find what can be understood psychologically, as well as what is best explained in terms of brain function or chemistry. I do not always use medication as true understanding is often enough. When I do use medication my approach is conservative. "I start low and go slow." Try visiting my Website for more details: http://www.dondefrancisco.com/
I am uniquely versed in the combination of therapies and the difficulties of one-sided approaches. Some people may admirably want a purely psychotherapeutic approach and many will succeed, but I have the experience to understand why this may prove very difficult for some people. I am especially aware of the limitations of purely pharmacological approaches.
I can often sort out what experiences need to be addressed psychologically and what experiences could benefit from brain chemical normalization. I often can identify which experiences can be approached either way. I enjoy doing psychotherapy treatment myself, but if you desire to continue or start work with a non-medical therapist, I can help this, too.
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Don De Francisco
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: California / A24338 Don De Francisco
- In Practice for 52 years
- UC Irvine, Graduated 1970
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1974
- Certificate from PhD from the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute / 1984
- Certificate from American Board of Psychiatry-Geriatric Psychiatry Board Certification / 1995
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Don De Francisco
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 347-5168
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Don De Francisco
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 347-5168
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Don De Francisco
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 347-5168