
Dr. Aleksandra Phillips, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
139 Jane Dr Mandeville LA, 70448About
Dr. Aleksandra Phillips is a psychiatrist practicing in Mandeville, LA. Dr. Phillips is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Phillips diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine Medical Degree 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Psychiatrist Harvard Square - Smith Campus Center -
Fellowships
- Tulane University School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2023
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139 Jane Dr -Mandeville, LA 70448Get Direction
St. Vincent\'s Home for Children/Martha\'s Vineyard Community Services/Harvard University Health Services
75 Mount Auburn St -Cambridge, MA 02138Get Direction
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Enhancing Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents in Cambridge
An experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Harvard Square – Smith Campus Center, where she employs various treatment methods tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Her comprehensive approach includes medication management, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions. She adeptly treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, and attention deficit disorder (ADD), among others.
Academically, Dr. Phillips received her medical degree from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine in 1991, before relocating to the United States to further her training. She completed her residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), Dr. Phillips specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions that affect children and teenagers.
Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where patients can freely express their concerns and work toward recovery, her patient-centered approach emphasizes collaboration with families and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes for each young person she treats.
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