Psychiatrists in Acharnes

Georgatos Gerasimos is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Acharnes. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, panic disorder, depression, psychoses, and a wide range of other mental health conditions. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, gaining significant clinical experience through his work in private practice, at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia, and at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, where he also completed his specialization. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a scientifically validated approach, aiming for accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and the overall enhancement of his patients' mental health and quality of life. All therapeutic decisions are made collaboratively, following a thorough presentation of available options, so that the patient can actively participate in the therapeutic process.

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Giofkos Xristos is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Acharnes. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a postgraduate degree in Social Psychiatry from the same university. He specialized in Psychiatry at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio," the Korydallos Mental Health Center, and the P.G.N. "Attikon," and has received training in psychodynamic, systemic, and behavioral psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience and has served as a Consultant Psychiatrist for several years both in psychiatric hospitals and in community psychiatric service settings within the British National Health Service (NHS). After returning to Greece in 2023, he worked at the Polydynamo Day Center of Marousi E.P.A.PSY. and was responsible for psychiatric care at the psychosocial rehabilitation hostel "Odysseas." He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists of the United Kingdom (RCPsych, International Associate). He actively participates in international and Greek psychiatric conferences and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals. He aims to establish therapeutic relationships based on mutual trust and provides personalized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment for the full spectrum of mental disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and personal problems.

Georgios V. Mitropoulos is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. He has been trained in Lacanian-oriented Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience and has served as Coordinating Director of the Psychiatric Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (Dafni). He is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. He actively participates in scientific psychiatric conferences in Greece and internationally, and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis. He follows the method of Lacanian psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which aims at the individualized and in-depth understanding and treatment of the difficulties faced by each patient. Where deemed necessary, pharmacological treatment of psychiatric symptoms is also incorporated into his clinical practice in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Gorgoli Dimitra is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine and is specialized in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. She manages cases of panic disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, interpersonal difficulties, and life challenges. As part of her continuous professional development, she regularly participates in European and global psychoanalysis conferences, seminars, workshops, clinical groups, and supervisions. Additionally, she is responsible for the Greek editorial team of a psychoanalytic journal and has authored numerous psychoanalytic articles on contemporary issues. Furthermore, she has published an article in a foreign medical journal following two years of primary research on the social impacts of gender in schizophrenia. Finally, she is a member of the Center for Psychoanalytic Research of Athens - French School of Psychoanalysis.

Virginia Kalodiki is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She also serves as a supervisor for staff groups at the Hippocrates Residential Care Centers Iǀ ,ǁ of K.S.D.E.O. Headquarters. She has extensive professional experience, having been the scientific lead psychiatrist at the Medica Polyclinic in Agios Stefanos and having worked in departments of OKANA hospitals in the Attica region. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Thinking and Family Psychotherapy (H.S.S.T.F.P.) and specializes in individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. In her private practice, she treats a wide range of conditions, including psychoses, Alzheimer's disease, depression, alcohol use disorder, eating disorders, panic attacks, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, Dr. Kalodiki is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Union of Professional Psychiatrists of Greece, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Thinking and Family Psychotherapy, and the Hellenic American Psychiatric Association.

Psarra Vasiliki is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Science at the same educational institution. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy at UCLan. She possesses extensive clinical experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni." Additionally, she has significant research experience, having participated in phase III clinical trials and observational studies within the pan-European research program on dementia "A technology platform for the assisted living of dementia elderly individuals and their carers (ALADDIN)," and has more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences, participation in round tables, and scientific publications.

Dr. Plytas Nikolaos is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He graduated in Medicine from the Medical School in Rome, Italy, and has received training in Systemic (family) Therapy at the Family Therapy Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Through his extensive experience, Dr. Plytas effectively diagnoses and treats psychoses, bipolar mood disorders, and manic depression. Furthermore, in his private practice, he currently manages depression, anxiety, dementia, panic disorder, and various addictions using scientific and medical methods. In addition to the above, Dr. Plytas does not only handle individual cases; with his knowledge and experience in the field of Psychiatry, he is also capable of providing services such as couple therapy, assisting partners in addressing the various challenges they face.

Karalis Georgios is a Specialist Psychiatrist with 9 years of experience in psychiatry and addiction treatment, and maintains a private practice in Ilion as well as within the Kostarelos Medical Center in Markopoulo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Karolinska Institute within the framework of his specialty. During his career, he has been trained in psychiatry, addiction treatment, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. He has worked in emergency departments, counseling groups, and outpatient psychiatric and addiction clinics, both in Sweden and Greece, managing patients with complex conditions. Furthermore, he has served in numerous on-call shifts as a primary on-call physician in Psychiatric Emergency Units and Addiction Emergency Clinics. He has also served as a physician in the Hellenic Armed Forces, where he was the responsible doctor at a military base in Leros and additionally provided medical care in a refugee camp with the NGO Praxis. At the 401 General Military Hospital in Athens, he gained experience in emergency care, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. Finally, the physician has participated in over 20 continuing education seminars within the field of psychiatry and has completed relapse prevention training for patients with addictions.

Karametou Matina is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry in Switzerland, at the University Psychiatric Clinic of Geneva and the Psychiatric Hospital of Prefargier in Neuchatel. There, she specialized in clinical psychotic disorders, personality disorders, affective disorders, and psychogeriatrics within community settings. She also received training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at a General Hospital in Geneva. She is specialized in Individual Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Couples Therapy. She has completed a four-year postgraduate training program in Systemic Family and Couples Therapy at the Psychiatric Research University Institute (EPIPSY) and a two-year postgraduate program in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders, also at EPIPSY. She has worked at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, in the Admissions Department, at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri, and in the Mobile Mental Health Units of EPAPSY.

The extensive and broad clinical psychiatric experience has provided him with the opportunity to manage anxiety, emotional, psychotic disorders, alcoholism, and other conditions at his successfully maintained clinic for 35 years in Athens. Besides the diagnostic and therapeutic management of psychotic and emotional disorders (such as unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, etc.), he has focused on alcoholism, particularly in conducting aversion tests to alcohol. Additionally, he has been involved in the training of clinical psychologists and social workers.

Metaksas Spyridon is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Verona in Italy. He has extensive experience in Cognitive Psychotherapy and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy. The doctor has many years of professional experience, having served from 2013 to 2017 as the Director of the psychiatric clinic "Galini" and collaborated with the Center for Addiction Treatment. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services including individual adult sessions, treatment of sexual disorders, and management of anxiety disorders/panic attacks, while also addressing numerous conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, sleep disorders, and psychosomatic disorders. The therapeutic approach is based on psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and the combination of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. Finally, Dr. Metaksas is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the European Family Therapy Association.

Filopoulou Mania is a Psychiatrist, Director of the Chalandri Mental Health Center at G. Gennimatas Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She has extensive experience, having worked as a Psychiatrist for several years in both France and Greece, including serving as the Responsible Psychiatrist for the Mobile Psychiatric Unit in the Phocis region of the Social Psychiatry Society. Additionally, she has worked as a National Health System Psychiatrist at Konstantopouleio General Hospital (formerly Agia Olga) and at the General Hospital of Kalamata.

Η Dr. Κωνσταντώνη Αγγελική είναι Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια έκανε την πρακτική της στο Ohio State University General Hospital. Έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής το 2002, από το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και μετά από μακρόχρονη πορεία εξειδίκευσης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός", στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, στο Γενικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Κηφισιάς "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι" - υπηρεσία υπαίθρου Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κυπαρισσίας. Η επαγγελματική της απασχόληση στην παρούσα φάση περιλαμβάνει τα ιδιωτικά της ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Είμαι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών, Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Αποθεραπείας - Αποκατάστασης "Ευρυνόμη" για άτομα με νοητική στέρηση και αυτισμό και παράλληλα Clinical Instructor του European Medical University of Cyprus. Αποτελεί μέλος της Ελληνικής και Ευρωπαϊκής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας. Κλινικά ασχολείται με τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία μείζονων και ελάσσονων διαταραχών ψυχικής υγείας με ψυχοθεραπευτική, φαρμακευτική ή μικτή αντιμετώπιση. Εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές που σχετίζονται με το άγχος, το "τραύμα", το γενικευμένο άγχος, την κατάθλιψη, την ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, τη διπολική συναισθηματική ασθένεια και την ψύχωση. Για εκείνη ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζουν τα συμπτώματα που σχετίζονται με το άγχος και τα ψυχοσωματικά νοσήματα όπως το σύνδρομο χρόνιας κόπωσης και η ινομυαλγία. Η αντιμετώπισή της συνδυάζει φαρμακολογικές θεραπείες και ψυχολογικές παρεμβάσεις με την εφαρμογή ενός πολυεπιστημονικού μοντέλου. Στην αρχική της εκτίμηση επιδιώκει μέσα από το ιατρικό ιστορικό και τη συλλογή πληροφοριών να αξιολογήσει κλινικά τα γεγονότα που επηρεάζουν και σχετίζονται με την ψυχική και σωματική υγεία του ασθενή.

Vassos Dimitris is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Galatsi. He holds a postgraduate degree in Stress Management and Health Promotion from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has received training in psychogeriatric patients (dementia, organic psychosis). He is a Scientific Associate at the specialized Psychosis Cognitive Function Study Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and also collaborates with the 1st and 6th Psychiatric Admission Departments and the Alcohol Dependence Unit for individuals aged 18 and older at the same hospital. He has collaborated with numerous Psychiatric Hospitals and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, the physician has participated in numerous Greek and international medical conferences and workshops, aiming at continuous education in his field of specialization.

Louridas Athanasios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialization in psychiatry at various hospitals in Attica, such as Spiliopouleio Hospital, the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens, and the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He accumulates years of experience both from his professional career and his academic background and training. His aim is to assist in the treatment of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic disorders, psychoses, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, bulimia, anorexia, among others. The treatment model used in his practice is a combination of pharmacotherapy, as the main axis in addressing psychopathology, supported by supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation for both the patient and their family. Finally, the doctor focuses more on the current symptoms of the patient rather than unconscious processes and does not aim for major changes in personality.

Polikarpos Tsikolis is a psychiatrist maintaining a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has decades of clinical and psychotherapeutic experience, specializing in clinical psychopharmacology. He works as a psychiatrist at the Medical Center for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and is a collaborating physician at the psychiatric hospitals CHP - Havre and Dromokaiteio Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, he regularly attends numerous postgraduate training seminars in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development.