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Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD

Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD

Psychiatrist
29201 Telegraph Rd, Ste 550, Southfield, MI
Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD, is board-certified in both General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He believes in a holistic approach to psychiatric care, including medication, nutrition, therapy, and active living. He believes that people “Grow through what they go through.” He is attuned to trauma and believes in treating it. As a former University of Michigan pediatrician, he is very interested in child behavior and the role of parenting. He is comfortable working with all ages and includes elements of therapy, particularly Positive Psychology, in most visits. He is comfortable with medical issues.He has extensive teaching experience, having won teacher of the year twice while working with residents from Corewell. He enjoys helping patients understand what is going on with them and what can be done to help. He earned his MD at Columbia University and his PhD in Genetics at UC Berkeley. He trained in psychiatry at Case Western University. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatry and is comfortable with patients with severe mental illness.
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About Dr. Richard Linsk

Focus areas

Alcoholism
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Depression
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Richard Linsk

Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD, is board-certified in both General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He believes in a holistic approach to psychiatric care, including medication, nutrition, therapy, and active living. He believes that people “Grow through what they go through.” He is attuned to trauma and believes in treating it. As a former University of Michigan pediatrician, he is very interested in child behavior and the role of parenting. He is comfortable working with all ages and includes elements of therapy, particularly Positive Psychology, in most visits. He is comfortable with medical issues.He has extensive teaching experience, having won teacher of the year twice while working with residents from Corewell. He enjoys helping patients understand what is going on with them and what can be done to help. He earned his MD at Columbia University and his PhD in Genetics at UC Berkeley. He trained in psychiatry at Case Western University. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatry and is comfortable with patients with severe mental illness.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

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Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Southfield
29201 Telegraph Rd, Ste 550, Southfield, MI 48034
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Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Berkeley, PhD

NPI number

1356355580

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Where is Dr. Richard Linsk's office located?

Dr. Richard Linsk has 2 office locations in Southfield, view full addresses on Dr. Linsk's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Linsk have?

Dr. Richard Linsk is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Linsk?

Dr. Richard Linsk frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Linsk on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Richard Linsk speak?

Dr. Richard Linsk speaks English.

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