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Ascher Medical Group
Psychiatrist, DO, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Parisi offers comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication management and psychotherapy.
Dr. Parisi takes a proactive, detail-oriented approach, working with patients in a direct and supportive fashion. He treats people who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, insomnia, addiction, and relationship issues, working with adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples. Dually educated and trained as a psychiatrist, as well as a psychotherapist, he offers psychiatric medication management and extensive psychotherapy expertise. He offers complete, whole-person, mental health services and looks forward to collaborating with you toward a personalized plan based on your goals.
Parisi offers comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication management and psychotherapy.
Dr. Parisi takes a proactive, detail-oriented approach, working with patients in a direct and supportive fashion. He treats people who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, insomnia, addiction, and relationship issues, working with adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples. Dually educated and trained as a psychiatrist, as well as a psychotherapist, he offers psychiatric medication management and extensive psychotherapy expertise. He offers complete, whole-person, mental health services and looks forward to collaborating with you toward a personalized plan based on your goals.
(424) 351-9228 View (424) 351-9228
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Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(424) 256-0753 View (424) 256-0753
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Gregory Sayer
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAACAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049  (Online Only)
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
(323) 746-1030 View (323) 746-1030
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Jesse Bonilla
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMNHP, BC, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Mental health impacts our lives in many ways, from the energy we wake up with to the thoughts we have before we go to sleep, as well as the sleep in between! Whether you or a loved one are suffering from depression, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, substance abuse, work place stress or going through life changes, I want to help. Your safety is my priority and we will create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals through medication management and therapy. "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Stephen King
Mental health impacts our lives in many ways, from the energy we wake up with to the thoughts we have before we go to sleep, as well as the sleep in between! Whether you or a loved one are suffering from depression, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, substance abuse, work place stress or going through life changes, I want to help. Your safety is my priority and we will create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals through medication management and therapy. "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Stephen King
(949) 269-6632 View (949) 269-6632
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Marcus Jang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Medication management is a standard offering; however, psychotherapy is cornerstone to my practice if that is of interest to you.
Elyn Saks has said the humanity we share is more important than the mental illnesses we may not, and this is the guiding principle of my clinical practice, and cornerstone to my working relationship with you. Your success and happiness are rooted in a partnership that we share. You do the hard part of being vulnerable; to the best of my ability, I will work to listen to and understand you, before coming to a shared treatment plan. The extent to which we do our part is the measure of your and my success.
Medication management is a standard offering; however, psychotherapy is cornerstone to my practice if that is of interest to you.
Elyn Saks has said the humanity we share is more important than the mental illnesses we may not, and this is the guiding principle of my clinical practice, and cornerstone to my working relationship with you. Your success and happiness are rooted in a partnership that we share. You do the hard part of being vulnerable; to the best of my ability, I will work to listen to and understand you, before coming to a shared treatment plan. The extent to which we do our part is the measure of your and my success.
(323) 676-1857 View (323) 676-1857
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Alexander Sones
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and therapist experienced in adult, geriatric, and adolescent psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I have been fortunate to help treat a wide variety of patients and their families living with an extensive range of mental health conditions. I have an unending passion for getting people well using evidence-based interventions and a down-to-earth, warm, and friendly therapeutic style.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and therapist experienced in adult, geriatric, and adolescent psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I have been fortunate to help treat a wide variety of patients and their families living with an extensive range of mental health conditions. I have an unending passion for getting people well using evidence-based interventions and a down-to-earth, warm, and friendly therapeutic style.
(424) 405-6186 View (424) 405-6186
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Sensible Care
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Everyone's story is different, but there are research-based tools to help you write that story. Our team of exceptional behavioral health providers offers expertise on challenges big and small. Receive care in-person or online in just 2-3 days. We have support staff that helps our patients navigate their care, handle insurance, and whom can provide copay clarity from the start.
Everyone's story is different, but there are research-based tools to help you write that story. Our team of exceptional behavioral health providers offers expertise on challenges big and small. Receive care in-person or online in just 2-3 days. We have support staff that helps our patients navigate their care, handle insurance, and whom can provide copay clarity from the start.
(714) 759-5358 View (714) 759-5358
Photo of Van Dyke DeGolia, MD, FABP, Psychiatrist
Van Dyke DeGolia
Psychiatrist, MD, FABP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
I am a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst with an interest in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Relational Psychoanalysis, psychiatric diagnosis, and the impact of anxiety on self-esteem, relational issues, and overall well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have extensive experience treating and supervising others who treate people suffering from narcissism, trauma, dissociation, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I primarily offer weekly to more intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I mostly prescribe medications to help patients feel good enough to engage more fully in their lives and psychotherapy.
I am a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst with an interest in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Relational Psychoanalysis, psychiatric diagnosis, and the impact of anxiety on self-esteem, relational issues, and overall well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have extensive experience treating and supervising others who treate people suffering from narcissism, trauma, dissociation, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I primarily offer weekly to more intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I mostly prescribe medications to help patients feel good enough to engage more fully in their lives and psychotherapy.
(424) 360-2431 View (424) 360-2431
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S.E. Specter MD PhD
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
With clinical academic appointments in the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Specter has experience treating a wide range of mental health/behavioral issues, including mood dysregulation (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, thought disorders (psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder), and relationship or work difficulties. He's a former Professor of Nutrition and most recent Medical Director for the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosp. Adult Eating Disorders Program -- work with eating behavior/body image issues is a practice specialty. For more information, go to www.psychiatry-nutrition.com.
With clinical academic appointments in the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Specter has experience treating a wide range of mental health/behavioral issues, including mood dysregulation (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, thought disorders (psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder), and relationship or work difficulties. He's a former Professor of Nutrition and most recent Medical Director for the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosp. Adult Eating Disorders Program -- work with eating behavior/body image issues is a practice specialty. For more information, go to www.psychiatry-nutrition.com.
(310) 707-1867 View (310) 707-1867
Photo of Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist
Samuel I Miles
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Do you want help because you are anxious or depressed? Having problems with relationships? Work? Sleep? Drugs or alcohol? We can work together to find what will work best to resolve your problems. Using a biopsychosocial approach we can plan a treatment program that may include psychotherapy, medication, and other psychosocial interventions. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to find what will work best to resolve the issues which most concern you. Current evidence of what is effective will be an important part of a treatment plan we put together.
Do you want help because you are anxious or depressed? Having problems with relationships? Work? Sleep? Drugs or alcohol? We can work together to find what will work best to resolve your problems. Using a biopsychosocial approach we can plan a treatment program that may include psychotherapy, medication, and other psychosocial interventions. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to find what will work best to resolve the issues which most concern you. Current evidence of what is effective will be an important part of a treatment plan we put together.
(424) 288-7544 View (424) 288-7544
Photo of Steve Khachi, MD, Psychiatrist
Steve Khachi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dr. Khachi is a Stanford-trained child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. He brings years of experience in neuroscience research and cutting-edge clinical care to the Los Angeles area. He is the founding President and Medical Director of Mind Study Center, offering world-class comprehensive psychological and psychiatric care in our community. He is known as an innovator in the field and for his expertise in psychopharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and other evidenced-based treatments of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Khachi is a Stanford-trained child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. He brings years of experience in neuroscience research and cutting-edge clinical care to the Los Angeles area. He is the founding President and Medical Director of Mind Study Center, offering world-class comprehensive psychological and psychiatric care in our community. He is known as an innovator in the field and for his expertise in psychopharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and other evidenced-based treatments of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(626) 427-6591 View (626) 427-6591
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Gabor Vari
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049  (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients / Appointments by telepsychiatry only / Out of network provider (no insurance accepted). I am an adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience. As a board certified psychiatrist trained at Brown, University of Pennsylvania, and UCLA, I work diligently to support your needs through medications, therapy, or both, as appropriate. If you already have a therapist, I will be glad to work closely with your therapist as a team.
Accepting New Patients / Appointments by telepsychiatry only / Out of network provider (no insurance accepted). I am an adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience. As a board certified psychiatrist trained at Brown, University of Pennsylvania, and UCLA, I work diligently to support your needs through medications, therapy, or both, as appropriate. If you already have a therapist, I will be glad to work closely with your therapist as a team.
(310) 340-0942 View (310) 340-0942
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Joseph W Keene
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile on Psychology Today. I specialize in treating all primary psychiatric illnesses as well as substance use disorders.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile on Psychology Today. I specialize in treating all primary psychiatric illnesses as well as substance use disorders.
(310) 860-1200 View (310) 860-1200
Medication Management Psychiatrists

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.