Dr. Barbara Novak is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and various types of conflicts, offering individualized care to patients in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She accepts patients of most ages, from "tweens" to older adults. Her office is conveniently located in Bethesda, Maryland with easy access to Washington, D. C., northern Virginia and nearby communities in Maryland.
Dr. Novak received her medical degree from the University of Virginia and then went on to complete her residency at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Novak uses her many years of experience to help each patient overcome his mental and emotional issues. She continually strives to provide her patients with the best treatment available.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Novak has taught at Georgetown University School of Medicine, supervised other mental health professionals, and has worked as a member of a psychiatric team at the Washington Center for Eating Disorders and Adolescent Obesity.
Dr. Novak received her medical degree from the University of Virginia and then went on to complete her residency at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Novak uses her many years of experience to help each patient overcome his mental and emotional issues. She continually strives to provide her patients with the best treatment available.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Novak has taught at Georgetown University School of Medicine, supervised other mental health professionals, and has worked as a member of a psychiatric team at the Washington Center for Eating Disorders and Adolescent Obesity.
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Dr. Barbara Novak is a Board Certified psychiatrist who specializes in treatment options designed to address anxiety issues.
Anxiety affects people in many different ways.
Some can handle it with ease, while others can be overcome to the point that functioning efficiently is out of the question.
Anxiety is often characterized by extreme nervousness and worry, while panic escalates with physical symptoms of shaking, sweating profusely, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing.
Unavoidable situations that can cause a person to feel as if they are no longer in control can lead to severe cases of anxiety and panic attacks.
Anxiety affects people in many different ways.
Some can handle it with ease, while others can be overcome to the point that functioning efficiently is out of the question.
Anxiety is often characterized by extreme nervousness and worry, while panic escalates with physical symptoms of shaking, sweating profusely, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing.
Unavoidable situations that can cause a person to feel as if they are no longer in control can lead to severe cases of anxiety and panic attacks.
Dr. Barbara Novak is a solo practitioner who serves residents in the greater Washington, DC area including Bethesda, Maryland.
As a Board Certified psychiatrist, the doctor specializes in both the diagnosis and treatment of depression and other mental disorders.
A psychiatrist understands the mechanisms of depression.
Whatever the underlying cause of depression, whether due to a physical illness or acute or chronic emotional distress, there are chemical imbalances that occur in the brain.
Medications and psychiatric counseling can help the person get back on track.
As a Board Certified psychiatrist, the doctor specializes in both the diagnosis and treatment of depression and other mental disorders.
A psychiatrist understands the mechanisms of depression.
Whatever the underlying cause of depression, whether due to a physical illness or acute or chronic emotional distress, there are chemical imbalances that occur in the brain.
Medications and psychiatric counseling can help the person get back on track.
As a solo practitioner, Dr. Barbara Novak serves the residents of Washington, DC and Bethesda and nearby communities in Maryland and northern Virginia.
The doctor specializes in helping her younger patients deal with the many problems adolescents face on a regular basis.
Middle and high school students face a variety of problems.
Bullying is one of the most commonly reported adolescent issues in the United States, and peer pressures to conform to a particular "norm" can be very strong.
Students of this age are going through many changes both in their physical makeup and in the way they perceive the world around them.
The doctor specializes in helping her younger patients deal with the many problems adolescents face on a regular basis.
Middle and high school students face a variety of problems.
Bullying is one of the most commonly reported adolescent issues in the United States, and peer pressures to conform to a particular "norm" can be very strong.
Students of this age are going through many changes both in their physical makeup and in the way they perceive the world around them.
Dr. Barbara Novak is a Board Certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping her patients work through many common relationship difficulties.
Personal relationships and friendships can be among the most rewarding and vital experiences, especially when they contribute to a person's life in a positive way.
But some friendships can present challenges that become a source of chronic stress and anxiety.
It may be time to seek professional help if you find a personal relationship regularly affects your health, happiness, or energy in a negative way.
Personal relationships and friendships can be among the most rewarding and vital experiences, especially when they contribute to a person's life in a positive way.
But some friendships can present challenges that become a source of chronic stress and anxiety.
It may be time to seek professional help if you find a personal relationship regularly affects your health, happiness, or energy in a negative way.
Dr. Barbara Novak is a Board Certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping individuals resolve family conflicts.
Feelings of abandonment can be caused by a parent or other loved one leaving the home or distancing emotionally from the family.
Children of divorce may feel abandoned by the parent who left the marriage or moved out of the family residence.
Even if the parent is still available to the child, the fact that the person left results in the child feeling abandoned or isolated.
Dealing with feelings of abandonment can take several years.
Feelings of abandonment can be caused by a parent or other loved one leaving the home or distancing emotionally from the family.
Children of divorce may feel abandoned by the parent who left the marriage or moved out of the family residence.
Even if the parent is still available to the child, the fact that the person left results in the child feeling abandoned or isolated.
Dealing with feelings of abandonment can take several years.
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