34 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Rives, Psychiatrist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Cathy Rives, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Rives completed her residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Psychiatry. Dr. Rives is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rives’s office at (805) 893-3088.
Where did Dr. Rives go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Psychiatry
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Rives board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Cathy Rives, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Rives speak?
Dr. Rives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Rives typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Cathy Rives may include:
Please contact Dr. Rives' office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Rives typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Cathy Rives 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. Rives' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rives accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Rives' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Rives' office located?
What is Dr. Rives's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043356736.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rives
What is Dr. Cathy Rives's specialty?
Dr. Rives is a Psychiatrist near Santa Barbara, CA.
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.