Dr. Alisabeth A. Thurston-hicks M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3225 Independence Rd Canon City CO, 81212About
Dr. Alisabeth Thurston-hicks is a psychiatrist practicing in Canon City, CO. Dr. Thurston-hicks is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thurston-hicks diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Thurston-hicks 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. Thurston-hicks treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 1992
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- Dr. Daniel G. Severn DO5880 State Highway 67 South Florence CO 81226
- Dr. Mark Wayne Diamond D.O.3225 Independence Rd Canon City CO 81212