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Psychiatrists in Germantown

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Leigh Van Duren MD, Psychiatrist in Germantown
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Psychiatrist
"I am a psychiatrist who is also certified in addiction medicine. I treat most psychiatric problems and also treat addiction. My philosophy of treatment is to help clients obtain emotional, physical, and spritual well being. "
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Germantown, Tennessee 38138
(901) 231-1568
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Barry Thompson, Psychiatrist in Germantown
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Psychiatrist
"I'm a physician (neurologist) as well as a psychotherapist in private practice in Cordova, Tennessee. My practice bridges the fields of both physical and behavioral medicine. I offer psychological support for many different kinds of problems as well as neurological ..."
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Germantown, Tennessee 38139
(901) 466-2852
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee (TN) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

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

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