
Dr. Charles Herrick M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Charles Herrick is a psychiatrist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Herrick is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Herrick diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Herrick 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. Herrick treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1986
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
Fellowships
- Univ. of CA - Langley Porter Pwsychiatric Institute
- Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
Dr. Charles Herrick M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 24 Hospital Ave
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