Dr. Kristen M Nygren M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
204 N Cayuga St Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Kristen Nygren is a psychiatrist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Nygren is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Nygren diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Nygren 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. Nygren treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of California 1990
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Dr. Kristen M Nygren M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 204 N Cayuga St
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