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Dr. Messina & Associates -  - Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Messina & Associates

Clinical Psychologists & Psychiatrists located in Southlake, TX & Flower Mound, TX

When you have a mental health issue, whether it’s anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia, you benefit from expert psychiatric care. Dr. Messina & Associates in Southlake, Texas, and Flower Mound, Texas, offers in-depth psychiatry assessments and customized treatments to address your mental health needs. If you’re looking for compassionate, patient-focused care, call the office or schedule a consultation online today.

Psychiatry Q & A

What is psychiatry?

Psychiatry is the field of medicine that specializes in mental health, including emotional and behavioral disorders. Psychiatrists attend medical school and complete additional internship and residency training to specialize in psychiatry. 

They diagnose conditions and offer treatment that includes medication, psychotherapy, and alternative therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Psychiatry focuses on mental health disorders, including: 

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Dissociative disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Unlike other mental health providers, psychiatrists complete medical school and can prescribe drugs as well as offer psychotherapy, lifestyle advice, and other treatments.

The psychiatric team at Dr. Messina & Associates offers specialized treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. If you or a member of your family need psychiatric care, call Dr. Messina & Associates today.

Why would I need to see a psychiatrist?

Each mental health disorder has its own warning signs and symptoms. However, some of the common signs that you need psychiatric help include: 

  • Chronic and intense anxiety and fears
  • Trouble adjusting after significant life changes or stress
  • Feelings of sadness and hopelessness that don’t go away
  • Thoughts of hurting yourself or others
  • Persistent negative thoughts
  • Obsessive thought patterns
  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Out-of-control drug or alcohol use
  • Poor concentration
  • Hyperactivity
  • Violent or emotional outbursts


If any of these symptoms are accompanied by changes in your sleep patterns or appetite, or if you find yourself withdrawing from your friends or family and going out of your way to avoid certain situations or people, you may benefit from psychiatric care and should make an appointment.

Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are having thoughts of suicide.

How are psychiatric health issues treated?

The team at Dr. Messina & Associates begins treatment with a thorough psychiatric assessment and testing to diagnose your condition and determine its severity.  

They then create a customized treatment plan based on your specific needs that combines medicine, psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and alternative therapies to restore your mental health.

To learn more, call Dr. Messina & Associates or make an appointment online today. 

Offering exceptional care for anxiety and depression.
Call us to book your appointment today. 

Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dr. Messina & Associates, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychological Testing Dr. Messina & Associates, Psychological Testing

Psychological Testing

Online Counseling Dr. Messina & Associates, Online Counseling

Online Counseling

In-Person Counseling Dr. Messina & Associates, In-Person Counseling

In-Person Counseling

Psychiatry Dr. Messina & Associates, Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Telepsychiatry Dr. Messina & Associates, Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry

Psychiatric Medication Management Dr. Messina & Associates, Psychiatric Medication management

Psychiatric Medication Management

Anxiety Dr. Messina & Associates, Anxiety

Anxiety

Depression Dr. Messina & Associates, Depression

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Dr. Messina & Associates, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dr. Messina & Associates, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Dr. Messina & Associates, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder Dr. Messina & Associates, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Insomnia Dr. Messina & Associates, Insomnia

Insomnia

Panic Disorder Dr. Messina & Associates, Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder

Social Anxiety Dr. Messina & Associates, Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety

PTSD Dr. Messina & Associates, PTSD

PTSD

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Dr. Messina & Associates, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Separation Anxiety Dr. Messina & Associates, Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder Dr. Messina & Associates, Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Mental Health Services Dr. Messina & Associates, Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services