Office of Dr. Tasmina Sheikh MD

FAQS

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

  • What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

    The three main differences between psychiatrists and psychologists are: 

    • Psychiatrists are medical doctors with a medical degree (MD or DO) and psychologists are not. 
    • Psychiatrists can prescribe psychotropic medications to rapidly stablize mental health conditons while psychologists mainly use psychotherapy (talk therapy) which can go on for years, sometimes with the patient seeing no results. 
    • Psychiatrists diagnose illnesses, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses while pyschologists provide psychotherapy only.

  • Do you take insurance?

    Yes we do take insurance. Here is our list of insurances we take.

  • Can I come in as self-pay?

    Yes we accept self-pay patients. Please visit Fees & Insurance to view our self-pay rates.

  • Do you do telemedicine?

    Yes we provide telemedicine so you can stay at the comfort of your home or even continue working at your office while having your session with one of our providers. Visit Telemedicine for more information.

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