Dr. Rachel McKenna, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Rachel McKenna

Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

4/5(16)
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Saint Louis MO, 63110
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About

Dr. Rachel McKenna practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. McKenna 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. McKenna seeks to improve each patients quality of life.

Education and Training

University of Missouri - Kansas City BLA 2008

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry- 2013

Provider Details

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Dr. Rachel McKenna's Expert Contributions
  • Depression

    First of all, I am so sorry that you are feeling so depressed and that you haven't been able to feel better. I have met many patients that did not have a good experience with their first, second or even third doctor but it does sound like you could benefit from seeing someone who can help. I wonder if you could find some support in friends or others around you. There are suicide hotlines as well that might be beneficial to give you some resources. I hope you will consider reaching out to get help because we can and do treat depression pretty well! READ MORE

  • How do you deal with an aggressive child?

    This is hard to answer without knowing more about the situation with your daughter, her age, the exact behaviors, whether they occur in general or just with you and other factors involved. Perhaps you could provide more information so I can better direct you? READ MORE

  • how do i stop this

    You could be having an excoriation disorder which is a mental health issue that presents in compulsive skin picking. READ MORE

  • How long is alcohol addiction treatment?

    It depends on whether a patient has to do detox and then a residential program. The detox is focused on ensuring safety and as much comfort as able while withdrawing from the alcohol. The residential part of treatment usually lasts anywhere from 28 days to months and is focused more therapeutically to help patients understand the factors involved in their addiction including potential self medicating and other stressors. READ MORE

  • What is the most successful way to treat panic attacks?

    A combination of medication and therapy has been found to be the most beneficial for anxiety disorders including panic disorder. Best, *Rachel McKenna, MD* [image: MD-Support-Final Logo-01.jpg] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message including attachments, if any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. READ MORE

  • I think i have ocd

    It sounds like you would probably be best served to have a psychiatric assessment to make a formal diagnosis and provide you with treatment options and recommendations to help you get on a path to feeling better! Best, *Rachel McKenna, MD* [image: MD-Support-Final Logo-01.jpg] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message including attachments, if any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. READ MORE

  • Mental health

    We usually don't recommend mixing Alcohol with Seroquel. The dosing of your Seroquel and how much alcohol you are talking about all factor into this as well but without discussing those details, it is best to avoid use until you can discuss further with your doctor. Best, *Rachel McKenna, MD* [image: MD-Support-Final Logo-01.jpg] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message including attachments, if any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication Management
  • Cognitive Bahvioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (dbt)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Psychiatry And More
  • Psychiatry, Depression
  • Psychiatry, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders And More
  • Psychiatry, Eating Disorders

Fellowships

  • Washington University of St. Louis Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  2014

Experience & Accolades

  • Medical Director2014 - 2015Elite DNA TherapyMedical director and psychiatrist

Dr. Rachel McKenna's Practice location

Practice At 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz -
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Patient Experience with Dr. McKenna


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Rachel McKenna has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Adolescent Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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