Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
45 Post Rd 2nd Floor Westport Connecticut, 06880About
Dr. Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen is a psychiatrist practicing in Westport, Connecticut. Dr. Lopez-Cohen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lopez-Cohen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lopez-Cohen 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. Lopez-Cohen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MD at New York University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- New York University School of Medicine
Fellowships
- Yale Child Study Center
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