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We have the experience to provide effective, individualized psychiatry care. Our psychiatry staff provide specialized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages from all our Orange County offices (Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Orange, Mission Viejo) We also accept patients from all over the United States. A variety of mental disorders are treated by our psychiatrists, including anxiety and stress, PTSD and bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, depression and ADD/ADHD. We also treat alcohol and chemical dependency. The principles of caring, compassion, and understanding while treating patients are the foundation of our psychiatry practice.

Is PTSD An Anxiety Disorder?
Is PTSD an anxiety disorder? According to the NIH, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is considered an anxiety disorder and is considered one of the

What Every Patient Needs to Know About Psychiatry Telemedicine
We live in a virtual world where the connection from Thailand to Texas is only a touchscreen away. As communications and the internet evolves, so

When to See a Psychiatrist for Child Mental Health Issues
Commonly Diagnosed Child Mental Health Problems Before consulting a psychiatrist for child mental health disorders, there are a couple of important things that you need

Can You Have PTSD From a Relationship?
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that happens when someone witnesses or experiences a traumatic event that causes an

What Not To Do to Someone With PTSD
Caring for someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic event can be a scary tumultuous journey. Watching a loved one endure something only

Dementia Vs Alzheimer’s Test: What Is the Difference?
Dementia is the loss of cognitive and emotional abilities that are severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and quality of life. On
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