Dr. Laura G Hancock DO
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
12 Hospital Dr. Suite A York ME, 03909About
Dr. Laura Hancock is a psychiatrist practicing in York, ME. Dr. Hancock is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hancock diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 2003
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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