Dr. Henrietta Kernan D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
147 Milk St Boston MA, 02109About
Dr. Henrietta Kernan is a psychiatrist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Kernan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kernan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kernan 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. Kernan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of New England / Main Campus 2003
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
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