Dr. Kayla Gertsema M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
10918 ELM AVE STE 102 KANSAS CITY MO, 64134About
Dr. Kayla Gertsema is a psychiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Gertsema is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gertsema diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gertsema 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. Gertsema treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Wales in Great Britain 2011
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