Dr. Marlene M Mirassou M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1156 High St U. C. Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA, 95064About
Dr. Marlene Mirassou is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Mirassou is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mirassou diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mirassou 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. Mirassou treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Psychosomatic Medicine
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