Dr. Alisson L Richards M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
111 Colchester Ave Burlington VT, 05401About
Dr. Alisson Richards is a psychiatrist practicing in Burlington, VT. Dr. Richards is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Richards diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Richards 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. Richards treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Nathan Linder CNPCollege St Burlington VT 05401
- Dr. Therese Annette Lawrence M.D.86 LAKE ST BURLINGTON VT 05401
- Dr. Brian Erickson MD111 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401
- Dr. John Ray Edwards M.D.118 Pine St Burlington VT 05401
- Dr. Harvey J Klein MD267 Pearl St Burlington VT 05401
- Dr. Christopher Thomas Daley M.D.1 S PROSPECT ST BURLINGTON VT 05401