Dr. Kent Leighton Powell M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
30011 Ivy Glenn Dr Suite 105 B Laguna Niguel CA, 92677About
Dr. Kent Powell is a psychiatrist practicing in Laguna Niguel, CA. Dr. Powell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Powell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Powell 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. Powell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1960
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1960
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