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Dr. Cynthia M. Shappell

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

8348 Traford Ln Suite 400 Springfield VA, 22152
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About

Dr. Cynthia Shappell is a psychiatrist practicing in Springfield, VA. Dr. Shappell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shappell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shappell 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. Shappell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1987

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Addiction Psychiatry

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Cynthia M. Shappell's Practice location

Practice At 8348 Traford Ln Suite 400

8348 Traford Ln Suite 400 -
Springfield, VA 22152
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New patients: 703-866-2127, 703-866-2110
Fax: 703-451-7539

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SPRINGFIELD HOSPITALl

PO BOX 2003 SPRINGFIELD VT 5156

Head east on Traford Lane 611 ft
Turn right onto Carrleigh Parkway 716 ft
Turn left onto Old Keene Mill Road (VA 644) 2.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 855 ft
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4320 SEMINARY RD ALEXANDRIA VA 22304

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Turn right onto Carrleigh Parkway 716 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 855 ft
Keep left at the fork 975 ft
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3300 GALLOWS ROAD FALLS CHURCH VA 22042

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