Valentines Psychiatrists
- 1 Board certified
- 9 Reviews
- Average rating is 3 stars
- Average wait time is 25.4 minutes
Top Psychiatrists in Valentines, VA
608 Jackson St
Ste B
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
- Psychiatry
- 20 years experience
- Completed fellowship
105 W Becker Dr
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
- Psychiatry
- 40 years experience
- Rated 4 stars by patients
- Short wait time
A psychiatrist is a doctor with specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
A psychiatrist can provide the counseling necessary to both diagnose and treat a patient, as well as prescribe medication. In some cases, a psychiatrist will only provide the medication and the counseling will be provided by another healthcare specialist like a certified counselor or psychologist.
Like other doctors, psychiatrists employ diagnostic tools like CT scans and MRI in order to observe the structure and function of a patient's brain.
Once a diagnosis is made, these specialists may use behavior or cognitive therapy in order to address the patient's condition, or a multitude of other types of therapy, in conjunction with or in place of medication.
The area of Valentines, VA has a population of approximately 574 people. There are 2 psychiatrists near Valentines, which gives it a ratio of 1 psychiatrist per 287 residents or a ratio of 1 psychiatrist per 133 households. There are 266 households in Valentines.
