Dr. Rich Ernst
Psychiatrist
About
Rich Ernst is a physician board-certified in the U.S. in Adult and Child & Adolescent psychiatry. He has worked in rural community mental health settings, military hospitals, and substance abuse programs and also as a telehealth psychiatrist. He and his wife previously lived in Korea for two years. In 2020, Rich and his family moved to Chiang Mai where he provides care for cross-cultural workers from all over Asia. Rich and his wife, Rachel, have four boys.
Education
- Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013-2015, National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD, USA
- Residency: Psychiatry, 2011-2014, National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD, USA
- Internship: Psychiatry, 2010-2011, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), 2010, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, USA
- BS (Bachelor of Science) in Molecular Biology, 2005, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, USA
Licensure
- Licensed Physician (since 2010), Commonwealth of Virginia, USA
- Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- General/Adult Psychiatry, board-certified in 2014
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, board-certified in 2015
Counseling Interests and Experience
- Diagnostic Clarification & Client Education
- Depression and Anxiety
- Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)/Educational Concerns
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Treatment of Children and Teenagers