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Dawna L Gutzmann, Psychiatrist in Skokie
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"As a Northwestern University-trained psychiatrist having extensive training in holistic therapies, I integrate allopathic treatments, contemporary psychotherapeutic techniques and the wisdom of ancient healing traditions to assist my clients in attaining optimal health. After a comprehensive assessment, an individualized, holistic ..."
Skokie, Illinois 60077
(312) 488-9599
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Katharine M Porter, Psychiatrist in Skokie
Verified MD, FAPA
Psychiatrist
"The best way to get to know how I work is to come in and talk with me about yourself. I work with people who are dissatisfied with their lives as well as people who are struggling with mental illness. ..."
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Skokie, Illinois 60076
(847) 416-0125
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois (IL) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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