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Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"I received my Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from the Sage Colleges in Troy, New York. I am certified as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have 28 yrs of practical, hands-on experience working with patients ..."
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Ballston Spa, New York 12020
(518) 539-1329
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Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"I received my Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Psychology and Health Communications from the State University of New York at Albany. I received my Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from the Sage Colleges. I am a board certified ..."
Office is near:
Ballston Spa, New York 12020
(518) 631-5531
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A Psychiatrist in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York (NY) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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