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Psychiatrists in Oakland

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Wei-Li Hsu, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified DO
Psychiatrist
"I am a board certified psychiatrist with a broad knowledge of psychiatric medications, which include unusual but effective use of medications that are not commonly known. I completed my psychiatry residency at Brown University School of Medicine in RI. I ..."
Oakland, California 94618
(650) 681-0860
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Miriam Schultz, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"My professional background is in General Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology and Reproductive Psychiatry. I specialize in treating the adult and young adult population, and I have extensive experience in evaluation and management of anxiety, mood and attentional disorders, as well as issues ..."
Oakland, California 94618
(347) 506-1141
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Verified MD, PhD
Psychiatrist
"INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY for CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, and COUPLES. I see my role as one who accompanies you on a journey towards optimal health, vitality, and personal growth. Depending on your unique needs, my approach combines conventional modalities (i.e., medications and ..."
Oakland, California 94618
(510) 206-2620
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Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"In my practice I tailor treatment to individual needs and whether you are looking for medication management, psychotherapy or a combination of both treatment modalities I can help you take the first step towards unlocking your full potential. "
Oakland, California 94618
(510) 878-4521
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Kenneth Braslow, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"If you or your child is suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD (ADD), or any other psychiatric disorder, I would like to offer you my help. As a physician who believes in the value of therapy as well as medication, I ..."
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Oakland, California 94601
(415) 742-1247
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Jeanne Leventhal Alexander, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD, ABPN, FRCPC, FAPA, FACPsyc
Psychiatrist
"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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Oakland, California 94611
(510) 878-5665
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Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Specializing in women's mental health, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and ADHD, I emphasize an integrative approach to mental health. This means considering the many dimensions that contribute to wellness, including physical, emotional, interpersonal, psychological, nutritional, and spiritual elements. For both ..."
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Oakland, California 94601
(415) 702-3434
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Rochelle Gordon, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD, DABPN
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"Everybody has problems. They might be relationships, job stress, depression, anxiety, moodswings... I posit every problem has a solution and that we can work together to find it. I have helped people for over 25 years. I am a board ..."
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Oakland, California 94601
(415) 236-3549
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Masaru Fisher, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I look at the process of healing as a collaborative one. Your initial role is to share with me your individual concerns and how these issues effect your daily life. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship/school/work stressors or other mental ..."
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Oakland, California 94601
(415) 689-5616
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"PLESE NOTE: NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I am a board certified adult psychiatrist who sees clients for psychotherapy with or without medication. I believe in the value of both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology and have a strong background in both ..."
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Oakland, California 94601
(415) 689-7695
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Ravi Chandra, Psychiatrist in Oakland
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Feeling down or stressed? Trying to get a handle on your life and dreams? I specialize in understanding you and your situation: your current dilemmas, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. My work with ..."
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Oakland, California 94602
(415) 763-5921
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Michael J. Kron, M.D. (Psychiatry & Psychopharm), Psychiatrist in Oakland
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 ..."
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Oakland, California 94611
(510) 878-4116
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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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Oakland, California 94601
(510) 239-5659
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

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

What distinguishes Oakland 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 Oakland, Alameda County, California (CA) specialize in age groups (so check for Oakland child psychiatrists or Oakland 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 Oakland, Alameda County, California (CA), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Oakland 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.
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If you're finding it difficult the find the right psychiatrist in Oakland, Alameda 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.

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

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