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Psychiatrists in Santa Cruz

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Helen S Nunberg, Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz
Verified MD, MPH
Psychiatrist
"I merge my general medicine and women's health experience with recent psychiatry training to more effectively relieve the suffering caused by painful thoughts and emotions. I am not a psychiatrist. I am dedicated to providing a therapeutic relationship in which ..."
Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 216-5059
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Robert B. Levin, MD, Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz
Verified
Psychiatrist
"Psychiatry, of course, is the medical specialty that concerns itself with psychologica/emotional disorders. But in my view it extends beyond medical "diagnoses" to encompass the existential issues of who we are in this world and how we wish to live ..."
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Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 471-5249
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Linda A Mickle, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Santa Cruz
Verified MSN, APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"Are you a middle aged woman suffering with chronic illness? I help you to become resilient so you can start LIVING again. In order for you to conquer your illness you MUST be your own solution and BUST out of ..."
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Santa Cruz, California 95062
(831) 325-0603
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

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

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

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