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Alpha Behavioral Care, Psychiatrist in Summit
 
Psychiatrist
"You may find that guidance from professionals with over 30 years of counseling experience can make all the difference. Professionals with the precise expertise and wisdom you're looking for. Professionals who have "seen it all." Alpha Behavioral Care can heal ..."
Summit, New Jersey 07901
(908) 505-5304
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William T. Richardson, Psychiatrist in Summit
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am the founder of Alpha Behavioral Care mental health group dedicated to bringing you the best treatment.I have been named a Top Doctor for 2002/3 by Castle Connolly Medical,Ltd and have over 25 years of experience. As a parent, ..."
Summit, New Jersey 07901
(908) 598-0008
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Christie Barnett, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Summit
Verified RN, APN, EdS
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"Looking for a therapist is often a daunting process. I have found that reaching out to a therapist who can immediately put one at ease sets the stage for developing a safe relationship in which positive change can occur. In ..."
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Summit, New Jersey 07901
(973) 671-8175
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Summit, Union County, New Jersey (NJ) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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