Blue Shield of California Psychiatrists in Westport, CT

What is a Psychiatrist ?

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in mental health. They are trained to treat, diagnose and manage mental illnesses and disorders, such as depression, anxiety, ADD / ADHD, addictions, and more. Psychiatrists can provide psychotherapy, provide ongoing care, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and more.

Psychiatrists typically seek board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology to demonstrate ; separately, approximately 36,000 psychiatrists are members of the American Psychiatric Association.