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Dr. Alan Kevin Geller D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
64 Grand Street Brooklyn NY, 11211About
Dr. Alan Geller is a psychiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Geller is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Geller diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Geller 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. Geller treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine DO 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Dr. Alan Kevin Geller D.O.'s Expert Contributions
Handling stress?
It sounds like you will need a medication acutely in order to be able to engage in therapy. You will not be able to take advantage of therapy unless you are somewhat comfortable and not actively panicking. READ MORE
Anxiety problems?
Anxiety is subjective, and if you are not able to control your body during an attack, it is a significant problem even if the trigger is very small. READ MORE
Never sleep well?
First line is sleep hygiene or CBT for insomnia. There are also many medications that may help. READ MORE
Need help as soon as possible?
Please go to your nearest emergency department and if you cannot physically get there, call 911. READ MORE
Benzodiazepine eyes are tired?
It sounds like some type of paradoxical reaction, nonetheless it does not sound like the benzodiazepine for you READ MORE
How do you calm a bipolar person?
Fortunately or unfortunately, with medication. A true manic episode will not typically respond just to re-direction or calming techniques. READ MORE
What is the best medicine for panic attacks?
Inderal or beta-blockers in addition to typical anxiolytic medications READ MORE
What can I take to calm my nerves?
Very often, we use anticholinergic medications similar to Benadryl, which is over the counter, 25-50mg. READ MORE
What is talk therapy used for?
Hello, It is an underutilized and excellent question. Psychotherapy is used for many purposes, but underlying it all is the goal to provide the time and space for simple and clear communication about complex thoughts and feelings, conflicts, ideas, and questions. Best, READ MORE
What can I do for my fears?
I recommend engaging in routine individual therapy to address this behavior rooted in anxiety as well as considering medication interventions that may allow you to be more comfortable addressing this issue in therapy. READ MORE
Can bipolar disorder affect anyone at any age?
Bipolar illness is a major mental illness in which the symptoms are fairly undeniable. It carries a genetic component and therefore affects persons earlier versus later in life. READ MORE
What causes panic attacks in a person?
Panic disorder strictly defined occurs without an obvious trigger or "out of the blue". Panic may be brought on biologically by too much CO2 or impaired respiration including shallow breathing. Phobias or fears may lead to panic attacks so the triggers may appear 'weird' but likely have some emotional connection to the person (conscious or unconscious connections). READ MORE
When is it the right time to see a doctor for depression?
I would recommend utilizing what is readily available to the person including school counselors, work-related medical/mental health services and religious persons (pastors, rabbis) to begin. READ MORE
I am feeling better with just my anti-anxiety medications. Do I still require counseling?
Yes. It is recommended that you build an understanding of what the medication is doing for you, what has changed or become easier/more tolerable as well as working on ways that one may help the medication help themselves. READ MORE
Does a schizophrenia patient also suffer from memory loss?
Depending on the medication, sometimes there may be what the profession calls 'cognitive dulling'. Psychosis itself is extremely preoccupying and the person may appear inattentive and forgetful. READ MORE
My son is affected by his older brother's behavior. How should I talk to him?
It certainly may be very difficult for your son. I would strongly recommend creating 'special time' or an activity just for your 7 year old. Individual therapy is one example of such time. A sport or extracurricular activity is another. READ MORE
How can I control anger?
I would definitely recommend you considering individual therapy to help clarify your feelings especially if you are motivated to address the health risks related to chronic anger issues. READ MORE
Is excessive sleeping a side effect of anti depressants?
This is certainly something I recommend speaking to the prescribing physician about. Adverse side effects should be addressed by the physician. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- unit chief Gracie Square Hospital 2016 - 2018
- Hospitalist Lenox Hill Hospital 2010 - 2018
- sole proprietor Child Psychiatrist NYC 2013 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Psychiatric Association
- The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders
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