Dr. Raina Sotsky, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
21 Prospect Court Woodbridge CT, 06525About
Dr. Raina Sotsky is a child adolescent and adult psychiatrist practicing in Woodbridge CT. Dr. Sotsky is a medial doctor who diagnoses and treats children adolescents and adults with a variety of treatment modalities ranging from play therapy, parent guidance, psychotherapy , psycho social intervention and issues of daily living. Each patient receives a thorough evaluation before a treatment plan is recommended.Dr. Sotsky treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and issues of daily life
Education and Training
Tufts University MA Child Study 1976
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1980
Tufts University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant clinical professor Yale School of Medicine 1986 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Academy of Psychiatry
- Ct. Council of child and adolescent psychiaty
- Ct. Council of Psychiatry
Internships
- St. Christophers Hospital for Children
Fellowships
- McLean Hospital Harvard Medical SchoolChild Psychiatry Fellowship
Professional Society Memberships
- APA,AACAP Ct Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ct, Council of Psychatry Western New England Society
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