Dr. Julie E. Lafferty M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
12277 De Paul Dr Suite 303 South Bridgeton MO, 63044About
Dr. Julie Lafferty is a psychiatrist practicing in Bridgeton, MO. Dr. Lafferty is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lafferty diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lafferty 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. Lafferty treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1995
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1995
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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