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Psychiatrists in Palo Alto

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Psychiatrist
"An experienced Board Certified Psychiatrist, I provide confidential, respectful, caring therapy for adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, executive coaching, parenting and relationship issues. Together we will tailor brief or longer term therapy or coaching to your specific needs. Medication ..."
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 318-6445
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Gloria M Kardong, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am a psychiatrist providing psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, depending on the client's needs. I believe that it is important to offer individualized care based on the client's specific problems, concerns and preferences. My style is warm, collaborative and interactive. I can help ..."
Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 329-9465
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Vinh Q Thai, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"Perhaps a significant relationship is not working well. Perhaps you are having difficulty finding a mate. Perhaps you are having difficulty achieving the goals of your career. You may feel depressed, fearful, or angry. You may feel disengaged, distracted, or ..."
Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 200-0390
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Lawrence Choy, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am dedicated to helping my clients restore balance and find joy in their lives. I approach each client with the highest level of empathy, respect, and confidentiality. I believe these key ingredients will create space for exploration, healing, and ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94305
(650) 318-6465
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Max Burns, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I offer evidence based psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My therapy approach is an eclectic mix of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), and psychodynamic. I enjoy the challenges of complex patient problems. "
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Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 239-6279
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Verified MD
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"I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in Menlo Park providing psychiatric evaluations, consultations, and ongoing medication management and therapy to patients of all ages. My treatment modalities include interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, alongside psychopharmacology. "
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Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 352-3063
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Leena A Khanzode, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am tranied in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry from Stanford Hospital and Clinics. I am also an experienced Board certified Psychiatrist.I provide quality,evidence based treatment to help individuals and families overcome difficulties and lead happier, more productive ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 262-5598
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Matthew May, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, would like better relationships or help overcoming an unwanted habit or addiction, I have good news for you. There are many new and powerful therapy methods that can lead to rapid and ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 209-7669
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Verified MD, PsyD
Psychiatrist
"I treat the entire person, which includes both psychology and biochemistry, if needed. For both people struggling with addictions, and for those with other issues, the focus is on the difficulty with being fully present to one's life. My ideal ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94306
(650) 383-8934
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Stacy E Banks, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am a psychiatrist working in Los Altos. My treatment philosophy embraces a holistic approach to helping clients explore their lives and grow. I offer medication evaluation and management as well as individual and couples therapy, utilizing the latest treatment ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94301
(650) 492-6793
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Zaakir Yoonas, Psychiatrist in Palo Alto
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"My Psychiatry training at Stanford, where I also served as Chief Resident, has equipped me with the most up-to-date treatment strategies to help my clients achieve their goals as soon as possible. I work diligently and tirelessly with my clients, ..."
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Palo Alto, California 94306
(650) 490-4735
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Palo Alto, California 94306
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

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

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

If you're looking for a specialist Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse in Palo Alto, 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.