Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD is a psychologist in Irvine, CA specializing in psychology. Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
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In 2012, Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2012 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 276 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2013 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 240 |
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| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2014 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 335 |
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| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2015 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 419 |
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| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2016 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 345 |
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| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2017 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 295 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2018 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 241 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2019 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 222 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2020 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 199 |
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| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2021 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 297 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA during 2022 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 375 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated as a psychologist in Irvine, CA were mental health therapy.
| mental health therapy | 294 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
He has a state license in California.
Licensed In: California
Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael F. Fenton, PSY, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.
Dr. Michael Fenton practices psychology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Fenton include anger management, depression, and anxiety. He is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Irvine, CA.
