41 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Friar, Psychiatrist in Encino, CA?
Where did Dr. Friar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Baylor Coll Of Med, Psychiatry
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Friar board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Friar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Friar speak?
Dr. Friar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Friar typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Friar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Friar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mild Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Mild major depression
- Mild depressive episode
- Low mood
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F320: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Friar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Friar may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Friar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Friar accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Friar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Friar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Friar affiliated with?
Dr. Friar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Friar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104976588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friar
What is Dr. Christina Friar's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.