Dr. Monica Benavidez D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1111 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85006About
Dr. Monica Benavidez is a psychiatrist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Benavidez is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Benavidez diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Benavidez 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. Benavidez treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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