Dr. Joel J Brence M.D.?
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Dr. Joel J Brence M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Joel J Brence M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

400 W Main St Suite 204 Aspen CO, 81611
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Dr. Joel Brence is a psychiatrist practicing in Aspen, CO. Dr. Brence is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Brence diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Brence 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. Brence treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ Zurich- Med Fak- Zurich- Switzerland 1979

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Dr. Joel J Brence M.D.'s Practice location

Joel Brence

400 W Main St Suite 204 -
Aspen, CO 81611
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