Dr. Odita Dungo Asuncion M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2740 Prosperity Ave. Alexandria VA, 22301About
Dr. Odita Asuncion is a psychiatrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Asuncion is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Asuncion diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Asuncion 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. Asuncion treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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