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Psychiatrists in Ventura County

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Jason Kanji, Psychiatrist in Ventura
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"As an adult psychiatrist I focus on treating individuals who have difficulties with depression,anxiety, as well as their ability to concentrate. My goal is to understand my patients and, in turn, help them understand themselves. I also understand that there ..."
Ventura,  California 93003
(805) 918-4805
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SABIRA SAIFUDDIN MD, PSYCHIATRIST, Psychiatrist in Westlake Village
Verified
Psychiatrist
"ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)in Adults and Children Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults and Children Anxiety Disorders ( Panic attacks, Generalized Anxiety, OCD ) Depressive Disorders (Major Depression, Postpartum Depression) Bipolar Disorder Substance Abuse Disorder Eating Disorder Traumatic Stress Disorder ..."
Westlake Village,  California 91362
(805) 693-4104
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Joyce Weckl, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Ventura
Verified CNM, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"I treat men, women, and adolescents for most mental health issues. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner I provide compassionate individualized care with the added benefit of the ability to prescribe medication. In the past I was a certified nurse-midwife and ..."
Ventura,  California 93003
(805) 852-1230
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Verified MD
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"Any substance abuse/ depedence, Addiction, Detox, outpatient addiction treatment, dual diagnosis treatment. TMS treatment "
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Westlake Village,  California 91361
(800) 444-1838
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Las Virgenes Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic, Psychiatrist in Oak Park
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"Due to recent scientific advances, people no longer need to check themselves into a hospital or treatment center to find freedom from alcohol amd drug dependency. Easily eliminate your pain or behavioral abuse and dependency in the privacy of your ..."
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Oak Park,  California 91377
(818) 963-9251
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Westlake Village,  California 91362
(805) 244-5974
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Psychiatrists Ventura County: Quick tips
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

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

What distinguishes Ventura 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 Ventura County, California (CA) specialize in age groups (so check for Ventura County child psychiatrists or Ventura 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 Ventura County, California (CA), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura County, California (CA), call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Ventura County, California (CA) as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Ventura County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.

If you're looking for a specialist Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse in Ventura 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.