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Dr. Takako Vivian Ishimaru-tseng MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2228 Liliha St Suite 101 Honolulu HI, 96817About
Dr. Takako Ishimaru-tseng is a psychiatrist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Ishimaru-tseng is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ishimaru-tseng diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ishimaru-tseng 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. Ishimaru-tseng treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Takako Vivian Ishimaru-tseng MD's Expert Contributions
Depression and Alcohol..Chicken or the egg?
Many of my patients began drinking at a young age because it seemed to help them with anxiety, depression and stress. In reality, alcohol never solves these problems on a permanent basis. How wonderful that you've taken the steps to attend AA meetings and have stopped drinking for six months! Zoloft is one of many different antidepressants that can help with your mood. However, I would suggest that you also see a therapist with whom you can engage in one-on-one talk therapy to truly understand the source of your depression. The medication can help with your brain chemistry, but talk therapy allows you to put your experience in words that allow you to develop positive coping skills. READ MORE
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rudolf J. Kuszmider M.D.438 Hobron Ln Honolulu HI 96815
- Dr. Marcy Meyer M.D.1 Jarrett White Rd Tripler Army Medical Center HI 96859
- Dr. Kimberly Charlton M.D.40 Aulike St Kailua HI 96734
- Dr. Denis Mee-Lee MD1286 Queen Emma St Honolulu HI 96813
- Dr. Helen Kaleleonalani Blaisdell-brennan M.D.1441 Kapiolani Blvd Honolulu HI 96814
- Dr. Ethan Pien M.D.1010 S. King St, 111 Honolulu HI 96814
Nearest Hospitals
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTERl
1301 PUNCHBOWL ST HONOLULU HI 96813STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITALl
888 SO KING STREET HONOLULU HI 96813