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Psychiatrists in Fairfax City County

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Emelina Santos-Ilagan, Psychiatrist in Fairfax
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Do you fee tired all the time? Do you have problems related to ADHD, depression or any mood or anxiety disorder that have not responded to multiple trials of medications? If you answered yes to both and you also tend ..."
Fairfax,  Virginia 22030
(703) 468-8416
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Ryan Gorman, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Fairfax
Verified MSN, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"Seeking help is a life-affirming decision. In nine years of varied medical and psychiatric nursing experience I have come to understand that attending to one's mental health is a critical component in realizing optimum total health. Unaddressed grief, anger, anxiety, ..."
Fairfax,  Virginia 22030
(703) 639-4091
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"Cultivating a harmonious interplay between the body, brain and mind is achievable. Health is the ability to experience satisfaction from your body, your thoughts and your feelings. However, personal chaos can lead to a vicious cycle of ongoing emotional pain. ..."
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Fairfax,  Virginia 22030
(202) 999-3848
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Howard Jay Cohen, Psychiatrist in Fairfax
Verified MD
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"In my experience, I have found it extremely important to listen to a patient's complaints and gather as much information as I can to understand their symptoms, the stressors they are experiencing and their relationships at work and at home. ..."
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Fairfax,  Virginia 22030
(703) 957-7210
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Miraslava Khmurets, Psychiatrist in Fairfax
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Fairfax,  Virginia 22030
(703) 594-4345
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Psychiatrists Fairfax City County: Quick tips
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Fairfax City County, Virginia (VA) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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