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Psychiatrists in Newington

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Verified MEd, RN-BC, CARN
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"I am a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I specialize in substance abuse and recovery oriented therapy. I work with adolescents and adults. I also see clients who suffer from chronic medical ..."
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Newington, Connecticut 06111
(860) 357-5899
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Maria Manuela Da Costa, Psychiatrist in Newington
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I believe that the key to effective treatment depends upon a strong collaborative alliance between patient and physician. The difficulties you are experiencing are most likely a combination of physiological and psychological problems.Treatment begins with a comprehensive review of your ..."
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Newington, Connecticut 06111
(860) 578-8396
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut (CT) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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