Peter K. Sangra, MD?
Update this Profile
Peter K. Sangra, MD, Psychiatrist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Peter K. Sangra, MD

Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

5055 McNutt Rd Santa Teresa NM, 88008
Write A Review

About

Dr. Peter Sangra practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Santa Teresa, NM. Dr. Sangra evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Sangra seeks to improve each patients quality of life.

Education and Training

American University of Antigua MD 2012

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish
Peter K. Sangra, MD
Peter K. Sangra, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Why doesn't my son want to make friends?

    Typically, kids are really more interactive and involved with friends and their age progresses. Consider getting some therapy to make sure there is no underlying issues going on. I would just monitor for now and consider talking to his pediatrician as well. Any bullying? Any online buying going on? Talk to him as well, and see if there was a fall out with friends or something else. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Should I see a psychologist for panic attacks?

    Yeah, that’s a great idea. You never know if someone from your past is bringing on the panic attacks. Hence, seeing a psychologist could provide benefits. Hope that helps, thanking for asking me. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • What are the techniques of behavior therapy?

    Not entirely sure, but I feel that it is just retraining a certain pattern for another appropriate pattern, and being able to recognize the start of maladaptive patterns and/or thoughts. That’s about as simple as I can put it. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • What do you do when emotional pain is unbearable?

    Get a good therapist and connect with a church, friends and family. You will need ALL the support you can have right now. If you have any suicidal ideations and thoughts and/or actions, get yourself to an emergency room or call 911, or the suicide hotline, and get a psychiatrist involved, or let your primary physician know so they can monitor your situation. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • My daughter still continues to be hyperactive. What should I do?

    Great questions, First, look at a her diet and vitamin supplements. Make sure she is not taking or ingesting high amounts of fructose corn syrup or fructose sugar, commonly found in many household foods, which bypasses the body's key regulation symptoms for controlling the amount of energy. This can present symptoms like those of your daughter. Also, make sure she is not taking vitamin B at night. I had a recent patient who was getting vitamin B12 at night, which causes excessive energy. Another question to consider is whether your daughter has had her thyroid levels checked, as that, too, can cause such symptoms. So, overall, make sure a FULL medical evaluation is completed before jumping to medication to calm her down. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Why is my child all of a sudden losing interest in his schoolwork?

    Wow. I can’t imagine how concerned you would be. thank you for finding me, I have little ones, so I totally understand. Okay, first thing that comes into my mind, is his sleep. Has there been any changes, and how much sleep is he getting, and then look at his nutrition and if he's getting enough. If so, then let's look at the type of food he is eating. It should be high portions of eggs and protein in the morning, and high carbs in the afternoon. If not, then simply adjust so. Carbs will slow mental functioning and as his case load and school demands increase, you will see the above lack of focus. Also, question to see if he is getting bullied at school or picked on, if that’s not the case, then stick to questioning about sleeping and if he feels sleepy and tired at school. Hope that helps! That should be a start. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • How can I help my son to gain confidence?

    Okay. Great question. Your son falls into the typical age range for bullying. At first, it is physical, and then name calling, and, as he progresses in age, it will be rumor spreading, all forms of bullying. I’ve done extensive research in the studying of bullying and prevention. The best thing is to get your son into something other than school that can increase his self esteem such as karate or swimming, where he can continue to build himself and he will not be affected by the bullying as much. Also, have him hang out with his friends at school, and let them know and also let the school know as well. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Is my child having panic attacks?

    Great question, I felt that same way when I was a child. It is a common fear, because it comes from love. Pray with him at night and let him know that y’all are protected and then provide him with a stuffed toy that will alert him and notify y’all if something is to happen. Most often, we need to come down to the level of understanding of your son, hence the object or toy. Thank you for your question. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Can yoga help my son improve his concentration?

    Great question, Yes, improving your concentration like praying and exercising can improve concentration, so I can’t see why Yoga wouldn’t, it’s worth a shot. READ MORE

  • How can I help my daughter get over her breakup?

    I’m sorry, I think just be with her and sit with her. Sometimes the greatest gift is our time and company, and hold back on any advice for now, it might be too soon and she might be hearing you. I’m sorry. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • What disorders are best treated with cognitive therapy?

    Great question, you must be very smart, Any depression and anxiety where you need to change a few cognitive errors and need some gentle thought changes and/or correction to lead you to the right path. Hope that helps!! Keep up with the great questions. READ MORE

  • Do panic attacks have long term effects?

    Panic attacks can be severe and have long-term effects that can affect work, social interaction, and relationships. I would suggest getting professional help and treating it early. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Do you think I have depression?

    Thank you for your honesty. The answer is most likely yes, Kelsey. If I could, recommend you getting professional help. Depression is an imbalance in the brain of serotonin. So, you have options: medication or therapy or both. But in order to treat depression, you need to contact a professional. You can always call 911 and/or the suicide hotline or tell your pediatrician as soon as possible and or your parents. Please get help, I was born to help individuals like yourself and you don’t have to feel this way. Please keep me posted Kelsey. Sincerely, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • How to emotionally cope with scoliosis pain?

    HI!! Okay, Scoliosis pain is “real”, meaning if we don’t fix the bone issues and nerve entrapment, then the pain will persist. Thus, first see your doctors about the pain issues and see if they can maximize their efforts first. Otherwise, you might need to recourse to mindfulness and meditation and other medications to help cope emotionally. Also, get yourself active with a young church group, and other activities, that may help as well. Hope that helps. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • What does it mean if my child drags themselves instead of walking?

    I would ask the pediatrician for your son. It does seem that he could be delayed and might need some therapy. He should have been crawling by now, please have his pediatrician look at him. Hope that helps. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • How do you detect BPD in children?

    I wish I could honestly answer this, but I’m not exactly sure what “BPD” is. Is it Bipolar Disorder? If so, then it seems way too soon to diagnose and I would get a second opinion. Otherwise, look up the DSM V diagnosis for BPD. Hope that helps. READ MORE

  • Psychology?

    Thanks for your question. I personally do not like the word “hate,” it does seem so one sided. I would first question if you have depression? If so, then do not make sound changes in relationship and self. I would wait because your body and perception of self will change in time. You’re still at an age of change and you are becoming yourself. So, with that, feel free to get evaluated or allow the process of change to take it’ course without “hate.” Hope that helps, but in saying so, if you have any suicidal thoughts and ideations, please seek professional help. Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Stopping my teenage son's addiction to prescription medicine?

    Yes, see a pain doctor and a psychiatrist please. They will help wean him off and get him treated appropriately. If at all confused with this medical process, then simply start off with the primary care doctor. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • Can you have a psychiatry consultation for an eating disorder?

    Yes, a psychiatrist can provide a consultation for eating disorders. Most have been trained to diagnose and treat, but like anything in life, some doctors or psychiatrists have a passion to treat any eating disorder, like myself. Remember with any eating disorder, family therapy is required. So, look for a family therapist to start therapy and have your 16-year-old friend do individual therapy separately. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

  • When should I seek a child psychiatry consultation?

    Yes, please do if you can. We are hard to come by. If you are having any challenges, then seek her pediatrician and they can help guide through the medical process of getting her evaluated and treated. Hope that helps, Dr. Sangra READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders in children, adolescents, and their families

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director of Adolscent PHP Peak Behavioral Health 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Abundant Church

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Peter K. Sangra, MD's Practice location

Peak Behavioral Health Services

5055 McNutt Rd -
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Get Direction
New patients: 575-589-3000, 575-589-3000
Fax: 575-589-6682
https://www.peakbehavioral.com/

Peter K. Sangra, MD's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Media Releases

Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Peter K. Sangra, who serves patients in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

An esteemed professional in the field of child & adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Sangra is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. Servicing the community, he is the Director of Child and Adolescent Programs at Peak Behavioral Health Services.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Peak Behavioral Health Services is a private, 119-bed acute care and psychiatric residential treatment facility located in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Licensed as a specialty hospital, it offers several levels of care to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and the military. These mental health programs are structured and designed to support those who are struggling with a mental health challenge, such as chemical dependency, in their lives. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Sangra graduated with his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2012. He then went on to perform his residency in psychiatry at the  Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2017.

A member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, he is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

Recommended Articles

  • Symptoms of Atypical Depression

    Depression is usually signified by extended moods of sadness and a generally low mood even when events occur that should normally lift someone’s spirits. Patients generally ignore all positive stimuli, preferring to remain in a cocoon irrespective of external circumstances. At one stage, the loss...

  • What Behaviors Indicate Binge Eating Disorder?

    Knowing the warning signs of an eating disorder is important, since the early detection of an existing or developing eating disorder will give a sufferer the help he or she needs sooner. Detecting the warning signs may not always be easy. When someone has an eating disorder, they usually feel...

  • Separation Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and More

    It’s normal for young children to feel anxious when they're separated from a loved one. However, when this fear occurs in a child above six years of age, is intense, and persists for more than four weeks, the child may have separation anxiety disorder.What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?Separation...

  • What Causes Eating Disorders

    An eating disorder is usually classified as any one of a broad range of psychological disorders, but more specifically ones that demonstrate eating habits that are abnormal or absurd. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Anorexia refers...

  • Learning About the Beck Depression Inventory

    Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are disorders that are different from each other, but people suffering from depression often have symptoms that closely resemble those of anxiety. The disorder, in fact, starts out as anxiety, and if not treated at the right time with the right diagnosis,...

  • 5 Tips For Parenting an Anxious Child

    As children grow, they go through several emotional and mental transformations. Some children become too shy to confront another person, while others become too mischievous. However, it becomes difficult for parents to determine their children’s behavior when they react unexpectedly to a...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

2001 N OREGON ST EL PASO TX 79902

Head west 303 ft
Turn left onto McNutt Road (NM 273) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Country Club Road (NM 184) 3496 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Country Club Road 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto North Mesa Street 2827 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1212 ft
Merge left onto I 10 6.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Schuster Avenue 1120 ft
Turn left onto West Schuster Avenue 1254 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Schuster Avenue 2859 ft
Turn left onto North Oregon Street 990 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

12.7 miSee direction

LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 NORTH OREGON STREET EL PASO TX 79902

Head west 303 ft
Turn left onto McNutt Road (NM 273) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Country Club Road (NM 184) 3496 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Country Club Road 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto North Mesa Street 2827 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1212 ft
Merge left onto I 10 6.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Schuster Avenue 1120 ft
Turn left onto West Schuster Avenue 1254 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Schuster Avenue 2859 ft
Turn left onto North Oregon Street 492 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

12.6 miSee direction

SIERRA MEDICAL CENTERl

1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR EL PASO TX 79902

Head west 303 ft
Turn left onto McNutt Road (NM 273) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Country Club Road (NM 184) 3496 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Country Club Road 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto North Mesa Street 2827 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1212 ft
Merge left onto I 10 9.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Dallas Street 1110 ft
Continue left onto North Dallas Street 1954 ft
Turn left onto Arizona Avenue 246 ft
Turn right onto Rampart Place 805 ft
Turn left onto East Cliff Drive 663 ft
Turn right onto Medical Center Street 441 ft
Turn left 402 ft
Keep left at the fork 57 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

15.1 miSee direction