Dr. Jennifer R Ballew D.O., PH.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1450 Chapel Street New Haven CT, 06511About
Dr. Jennifer Ballew is a psychiatrist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Ballew is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ballew diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ballew 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. Ballew treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
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