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Dr. Christa Defries, MD

Dr. Christa Defries, MD

Psychiatrist
NY
4.63
“I had only one appointment so far, but I liked it. Christa is a good listener and trustworthy doctor. I felt treated in a good and respectful way. So I will keep going with her to get a positive dynamic in my condition.”
Kristina G.February 28, 2024
Excellent wait time
92% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.63

Average wait time

4.69

Bedside manner

4.69
“I had only one appointment so far, but I liked it. Christa is a good listener and trustworthy doctor. I felt treated in a good and respectful way. So I will keep going with her to get a positive dynamic in my condition.”
Kristina G.February 28, 2024Video visit

About Dr. Christa Defries

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Christa Defries

Dr. Christa DeFries is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist. She attended medical school in Dallas, TX at UT Southwestern Medical School, and completed Residency in Adult Psychiatry at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX. Dr. DeFries then worked with the homeless and formerly homeless population in New York City for one year before joining Talkiatry. This experience gave her more exposure to treating people with a history of trauma and substance addictions. She practices Adult Psychiatry and enjoys treating a variety of conditions. Dr. DeFries uses medication, psychotherapy methods, and lifestyle modifications together and recognizes that everyone benefits from a different mix of these three aspects of treatment.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Texas, Southwestern, Doctor of Medicine
  • Texas A&M University, Baylor Scott and White Health, Residency in Adult Psychiatry

NPI number

1881190742

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.63
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.69
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Dr. Defries listened and was empathetic and offered a good plan for care.
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I had only one appointment so far, but I liked it. Christa is a good listener and trustworthy doctor. I felt treated in a good and respectful way. So I will keep going with her to get a positive dynamic in my condition.
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Dr. Christa Defries generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Defries's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Which board certifications does Dr. Christa Defries have?

Dr. Christa Defries is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christa Defries?

Dr. Christa Defries frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christa Defries on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Christa Defries speak?

Dr. Christa Defries speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Christa Defries in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Dr. Christa Defries. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.62/5. They have a 4.69/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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