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Psychiatrists in Contra Costa County

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Thomas A. Gonda Jr, Psychiatrist in Walnut Creek
Verified MD, MFT
Psychiatrist
"I offer the physician perspective to help you gain insight and knowledge in a comfortable, confidential and supportive atmosphere. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're ..."
Walnut Creek,  California 94596
(510) 221-6740
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Estelita Marquez-Floyd, Psychiatrist in Walnut Creek
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am a Child Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist who has been in practice for 17 years. I am Board Certified. The clients I treat are from 4 to 55 years of age. I work with clients who have tried ..."
Walnut Creek,  California 94595
(925) 308-5510
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Lynn Bertram, Psychiatrist in Orinda
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Most of my patients are looking for someone who can provide both medications and psychotherapy. Although some of my patients see me for psychotherapy alone, most come for psychotherapy and medication management. "
Orinda,  California 94563
(925) 254-0700
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Michael J. Kron, M.D. (Psychiatry & Psychopharm), Psychiatrist in Walnut Creek
Verified
Psychiatrist
"30 of my Clients & Colleagues have posted Reviews. Find all at MichaelKronMD.com, like: Ruth Ann L., Oakland, CA, 5/8/2012 and Carin C., Berkeley, CA, 3/22/2011, both 5 out of 5 Stars Rating on Yelp. "Mike has helped me more ..."
Walnut Creek,  California 94596
(510) 878-4116
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Karen J Leo, Psychiatrist in Orinda
Verified MD
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"I want my patients to feel comfortable knowing that they can have a collaborative treatment relationship in choosing among recommended treatments and ensuring treatment effectiveness. I am a psychiatrist (physician) who does psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, nutritional and hormonal assessments and who pays ..."
Orinda,  California 94563
(925) 308-9767
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A E Ettekal, Psychiatrist in Brentwood
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Patients often comment that their experience working with me has been different than in working with other psychiatrists. They are pleased by my knowledge of medications and by my understanding of psychology and emotions. Patients also value my empathetic and ..."
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Brentwood,  California 94513
(310) 341-2905
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"Choosing a psychiatrist to work with you or your child is an important decision. I welcome self-referrals for children, adolescents, and adults; as well as referrals from hospitals, other psychiatrists, primary care practitioners, and psychotherapists. My past psychiatric experience has ..."
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Richmond,  California 94801
(510) 239-5659
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Jeanne Leventhal Alexander, Psychiatrist in Walnut Creek
Verified MD, ABPN, FRCPC, FAPA, FACPsyc
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"Anyone in need of an experienced psychopharmacologist for medical psychiatric care is my ideal client. I do detailed and in depth evaluations of your history, family history, and meidcal problems. My intake varies from 60 minutes to 120 minutes depending ..."
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Walnut Creek,  California 94598
(510) 878-5665
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Psychiatrists Contra Costa County: Quick tips
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Contra Costa County, California (CA) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

What distinguishes Contra Costa County Psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.

Some psychiatric practitioners in Contra Costa County, California (CA) specialize in age groups (so check for Contra Costa County child psychiatrists or Contra Costa County adolescent psychiatrists). Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists or geropsychiatrists.

Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.

Psychiatric nurses in Contra Costa County, California (CA), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Contra Costa County Psychiatric nurses receive training in psychological therapies (such as CBT), building therapeutic alliance with clients and dealing with challenging behavior. Importantly, they are trained to administer psychiatric medication (or 'psychiatric meds') and, in very limited ways, to prescribe meds.

Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on meds so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?

If you're finding it difficult the find the right psychiatrist in Contra Costa County, California (CA), 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 Contra Costa County, California (CA), call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Contra Costa County, California (CA) as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Contra Costa County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.

If you're looking for a specialist Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse in Contra Costa County, such as a child psychiatrist or adolescent psychiatrist, expand your search to generate a large pool of professionals and then select a specialty from the left nav bar.