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Dr. Inna Kogan

Psychiatrist

Dr. Inna Kogan is a psychiatrist practicing in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kogan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kogan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kogan may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Kogan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Inna Kogan
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Medical Academy of Latvia
  • Accepting new patients

My husband’s death has left my son shattered. How can I help him cope with the loss?

I advise to show your son to a child psychiatrist. In addition, engage him in sports, perhaps travel.

I have been recommended 5mg Lorazapam to fight my anxiety disorder. What are its side effects?

Anxiety can be treated in different ways and very successfully. Lorazepam has a lot of side effects, including withdrawals, addiction, and memory problems. It could be recommended READ MORE
Anxiety can be treated in different ways and very successfully. Lorazepam has a lot of side effects, including withdrawals, addiction, and memory problems. It could be recommended for a short time only.

What causes mental fatigue?

There are the multiple reasons for your fatigue: several medical problems, including low thyroid function, low blood pressure, etc. It could be a result of stress, insomnia, long READ MORE
There are the multiple reasons for your fatigue: several medical problems, including low thyroid function, low blood pressure, etc. It could be a result of stress, insomnia, long working hours, depression, etc.

Is it okay to drink when taking antidepressants?

Not a good idea. It markedly decreases the effectiveness of treatment.

How should a person requiring psychiatric help be approached?

To suggest to see a psychiatrist is not offensive!! The stigma is: if you see a psychiatrist, you must be crazy. How wrong!

Is bipolar disorder hereditary?

Often runs in the family

What is the reason for constant negative feelings in my daughter?

It is very important to find out the reason for her depression. There was some disappointment, perhaps rejection, that happened recently. She needs to share it with you or a psychiatrist. READ MORE
It is very important to find out the reason for her depression. There was some disappointment, perhaps rejection, that happened recently. She needs to share it with you or a psychiatrist.

Winter leaves me feeling very depressed and dejected. Is it normal?

It is not normal, but is common. You can get rid of it by assessment by psychiatrist and appropriate treatment.

Why do I overreact when I'm angry?

You must learn how to control your anger. You can learn it. Psychotherapy, appropriate evaluation by psychiatrist and medication management will help

Is OCD a disease?

OCD is a debilitating psychiatric problem. Therapy and appropriate medicine arrangement can help.

My colleague is undergoing severe stress at work. Can a therapist help him?

Definitely, psychotherapy can help to overcome his stress

How can my teenage daughter be cured of anorexia?

Psychotherapy and antidepressants

I was sexually abused as a child and now as my marriage is approaching, I am beginning to freak out. What should I do?

Did you have a chance to know your future husband? Take it slow, analyze, give yourself and him time to to know each other, talk to your friend or have a few sessions with psychiatrist READ MORE
Did you have a chance to know your future husband? Take it slow, analyze, give yourself and him time to to know each other, talk to your friend or have a few sessions with psychiatrist

Should I really go to psychotherapy?

You have a lot of uncertainty about yourself, a lot of unanswered questions. Psychotherapy can help you to find the answers. It will help a lot. Why do you hesitate? It will help READ MORE
You have a lot of uncertainty about yourself, a lot of unanswered questions. Psychotherapy can help you to find the answers. It will help a lot. Why do you hesitate? It will help you to learn about yourself, your needs, etc.

I am very scared of darkness. What can I do to overcome my fear?

Psychotherapy can help you to discover the reason and help to overcome your fear

Can anxiety and stress lead to frequent urination?

Yes, it can, but before this assumption, be sure to consult the urologist and family practitioner to rule out any organic causes of it.

How often is depression treated without anti depressants?

The best result could be achieved with combination of appropriate medications and psychotherapy

My brother is 39 and single, and I think it's making him depressed. What can we do to help?

He needs to find the goal and purpose of his life and go forward to achieve it

My wife has no urge for sex. What should we do?

Yes, first of all you have to eliminate your “issues”, show her your love and full attention, let her know she is the only one and only, let her feel again loved and beautiful. READ MORE
Yes, first of all you have to eliminate your “issues”, show her your love and full attention, let her know she is the only one and only, let her feel again loved and beautiful. And you will be surprised...!