Dr. Betty Joyce Ashley M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
219 Nogales St. Suite D Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Betty Ashley is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Ashley is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ashley diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ashley 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. Ashley treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Universidad Popular AutÛnoma del Estado de Puebla Facultad de Medicina 1972
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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