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Dr. Clyde Alexander Sheehan, M.D.

Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Clyde Sheehan practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Sheehan evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Sheehan seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
36 years Experience
Dr. Clyde Alexander Sheehan, M.D.
  • Tupelo, MS
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Can a psychologist treat mental disorders?

Yes, psychologists can treat most mental disorders with counseling ( psychotherapy) . They are usually very well trained in psychological testing interpretation READ MORE
Yes, psychologists can treat most mental disorders with counseling ( psychotherapy) . They are usually very well trained in psychological testing interpretation and scoring. However, they are not medical doctors and are not trained and licensed in most states to prescribe medications. A patient usually sees a psychiatrist , who is a medical doctor that has completed 4 years of medical school and at least 4 years of psychiatry residency, for medication evaluation and maintenance.