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Psychiatrists in Somerville

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Psychiatrist
"As a practicing psychiatrist who has completed training in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry I do not believe there is an "ideal' patient. Each person comes with unique life experiences and concerns that require individualized assessment and treatment. During my ..."
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Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
(617) 945-8127
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Roberta K Taylor, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Somerville
Verified RNCS, MEd, CLC
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"As an experienced psychotherapist and life coach I work primarily with individuals and couples who are dealing with midlife issues such as planning for and navigating retirement transition, going through career change or developing encore careers and dealing with significant ..."
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Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
(781) 369-5205
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"I am a psychiatrist trained in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. My practice has been directed at individuals who have difficulty finding satisfaction in both their work and love lives despite having achieved considerable success in their professions. I have been seeing ..."
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Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
(617) 500-7464
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Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
(617) 300-0495
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (MA) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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