Ms. Victoria Athena Rivera MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
201 South Ave A C C E S S Inc Suit New Paltz NY, 12561About
Dr. Victoria Rivera is a psychiatrist practicing in New Paltz, NY. Dr. Rivera is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rivera diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rivera 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. Rivera treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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