Our psychiatrists are independently licensed medical doctors (they have completed four years of medical school, 3-4 years of residency, and often 1-3 years of sub-specialty training). They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations and provide ongoing medication management. Psychiatrists do not hold ongoing therapy sessions, but they often incorporate brief psychotherapeutic skills in their care and are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline therapist or psychologist.