Substance Use Psychiatrists in 92121
Mohsen Vazirian
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Dr. Vazirian is a compassionate psychiatrist who deeply cares about his patient’s health and well-being. He is a kind and expert listener and works closely with each of his patients to develop a detailed treatment plan just for them. He is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist with deep knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of mental health and emotional conditions using medications and psychotherapy.
Dr. Vazirian is a compassionate psychiatrist who deeply cares about his patient’s health and well-being. He is a kind and expert listener and works closely with each of his patients to develop a detailed treatment plan just for them. He is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist with deep knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of mental health and emotional conditions using medications and psychotherapy.
Dr. Krista Roybal
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
*Please Note, I currently only see adults enrolled in True Life Center for Wellbeing Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program.* At True Life Center, patients receive compassionate, individualized, holistic care from a full team of diverse and talented practitioners. In addition to an approach to psychotherapy that is suited to you, we offer couples & family therapy, mindfulness self-compassion & meditation, individualized yoga, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and fitness. Our approach to care is rooted in the belief that achieving optimal mental health requires attention to the needs of the whole individual - mind, body, and spirit.
*Please Note, I currently only see adults enrolled in True Life Center for Wellbeing Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program.* At True Life Center, patients receive compassionate, individualized, holistic care from a full team of diverse and talented practitioners. In addition to an approach to psychotherapy that is suited to you, we offer couples & family therapy, mindfulness self-compassion & meditation, individualized yoga, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and fitness. Our approach to care is rooted in the belief that achieving optimal mental health requires attention to the needs of the whole individual - mind, body, and spirit.
Angela D Han
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Angela Han is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her experience involves providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy for clients, working with families, and collaborating with other providers and school.
Angela Han is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her experience involves providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy for clients, working with families, and collaborating with other providers and school.
KMG Psychiatry (Dr. Ankur Bindal)
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, FAPA, FAASM
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
KMG Psychiatry is an integrative psychiatry practice (with 3 offices in Vista, Sorrento Valley and Chula Vista areas providing convenient access) delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the communities of San-Diego County, with a multi-faceted approach, striving to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, creating an individualized treatment plan for every patient, using a combination of traditional and innovative treatments. We offer medication management, psychotherapy and state of the art Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
KMG Psychiatry is an integrative psychiatry practice (with 3 offices in Vista, Sorrento Valley and Chula Vista areas providing convenient access) delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the communities of San-Diego County, with a multi-faceted approach, striving to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, creating an individualized treatment plan for every patient, using a combination of traditional and innovative treatments. We offer medication management, psychotherapy and state of the art Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Ryan Bolt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I believe in an integrative approach with a focus on wholeness and client-centered care. Using these foundations, I strive to provide comprehensive care that incorporates complementary treatments, genetic testing, lifestyle modification, therapy, and medication management. My goal is to foster an environment of trust and understanding so that we can work together to achieve your goals. I am easily accessible even outside of clinic hours via text, email, or phone.
I believe in an integrative approach with a focus on wholeness and client-centered care. Using these foundations, I strive to provide comprehensive care that incorporates complementary treatments, genetic testing, lifestyle modification, therapy, and medication management. My goal is to foster an environment of trust and understanding so that we can work together to achieve your goals. I am easily accessible even outside of clinic hours via text, email, or phone.
Lauren Prasek
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I am board-certified to see all ages but my primary focus is to empower women on their wellness journey by offering an approachable and causal setting for treatment.
I am board-certified to see all ages but my primary focus is to empower women on their wellness journey by offering an approachable and causal setting for treatment.
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Substance Use Psychiatrists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.