Dr. George A Henriksen MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3216 Wetmore Ave Suite 203 Everett WA, 98201About
Dr. George Henriksen is a psychiatrist practicing in Everett, WA. Dr. Henriksen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Henriksen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Henriksen 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. Henriksen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1967
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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