Psychiatrists in Alameda County, CA
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Ryan Thebo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to balance your mental and physical health and in need of a more comprehensive approach? No problem! I provide Telemedicine (Telepsychiatry) Services, so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel! I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best! You can easily self-schedule a Telepsychiatry video appointment now at: pwpsychiatry.com/CA
Amy Leung
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a board certified psychiatrist offering diagnostic evaluation and treatment in psychotherapy, medication-assisted psychotherapy, and medication management. After completing training at Duke University Medical Center, I engaged in further studies at San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and at California Institute for Integral Studies. I have facility in multiple modalities and am engaged in discovering which one is most effective for you. I am especially interested in the experiences of first and second generation Americans, intergenerational trauma, and integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Christopher Sinnappan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Christopher Sinnappan, M.D., is a board certified psychiatrist in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Sinnappan completed medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Afterward, he went on to complete his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sinnappan has a special interest in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and ADHD disorders. He works with his patients and their families collaboratively.
Aurelio Edward Galang Sadang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, NP-C, RN
Verified
Verified
I am here to help you feel better, achieve your goals in life and give you hope. I am not here to judge but to understand what is going on through your mind. We will be successful with your cooperation. It would not be easy, with our hard work and determination, nothing is impossible.
K. Whitney Smith, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
At times anxiety, depression, transitions in life or interpersonal relationships can begin to feel overwhelming. I provide therapy and, if appropriate, medications to assist individuals during these periods. My approach is warm, responsive and practical. My technique is based in psycho-dynamic theory and incorporates elements of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. My use of medications is thoughtful and aims to treat symptoms while minimizing side effects.
Haley Horn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Haley is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience with a focus on adults. She has a holistic and patient-centered approach, assessing each person thoroughly and creating individualized treatment plans that can include mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and nutrition. Haley has experience working in public and private, and inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Haley enjoys ballet, cross-country skiing, hiking, photography, and reading.
Kumar Vedantham
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Combining Science with Kindness is what drew me to psychiatry and is the cornerstone of my practice. My interest in the mind led to a degree in Cognitive Science at Brown University. After graduating from Brown Medical School, I completed my psychiatry training and research fellowship at UCSF. I have been working with wounded veterans since 1998. My private practice offers me the opportunity to share my expertise with a broader array of patients. I am proficient at treating Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, ADHD, Addictive Disorders (including Buprenorphine), and Traumatic Stress.
Dipti Bhakta
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Bhakta treats patients with anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and eating disorders. She has been in private practice in Pleasanton, CA for over 20 years. In addition she also works at Center For Discovery in Danville which is a residential treatment facility for the treatment of Eating Disorders
Berkeley Therapy Institute
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering supportive psychotherapy combined with medication management across the lifespan, trained in working with pediatric, teen and adult populations. I have 20+ years working in health care settings. I began my career working in women’s health, supporting at-risk populations in navigating reproductive care. Following this I worked as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the ICU, multitasking and managing complex medical and emergency scenarios. T
Rachel Crothers
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed physician and board-certified psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy to individual adults. My approach to treatment is empathic, collaborative, holistic, and in-depth. My style is warm, engaging and interactive. My goal is to help you heal as well as to find greater authenticity, purpose and meaning in life. I have a deep respect for personal suffering and an abiding faith in the process of psychotherapy to help us heal. When needed, I offer collaborative and thoughtful evaluation, initiation and continued management of psychiatric medicines in the context of ongoing therapy.
Joan Fraino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, NP-C
Verified
Verified
Dr. Joan Fraino has extensive experience working with clients suffering from mild to severe mental health disorders including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, alcohol dependency, psychosis, and other mood disorders.
Holli Hoffman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Hoffman is dually board certified as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice and her post doctorate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Brandman University in Irvine, CA. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland and her Master of Science in Psychology at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. She has also been certified in the past as a Cognitive Behavioral Forensic Therapist. Holli has carried out research in pain amelioration, behavior patterns in adults, suicide tendencies in adolescents, and schizophrenia.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Restorative Psychiatry: Be Well. Sleep Well.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Trouble sleeping or can't focus? Big meeting the next day and you're not at your 100%? For more than a decade, I’ve helped high achieving individuals overcome insomnia.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer S. Birch
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
*Not currently accepting new patients* As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I've helped people who struggle with symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD, and/or who are questioning their relationship with substances. My goal is to listen to you without judgment. I will try to provide you with information about your treatment options in a way that you can understand, so that you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your care. I feel that the most successful treatment plans are developed collaboratively, so I value your perspective and find your input essential to designing your path to recovery.
Greg Roussett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Catherine Stayer
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Verified
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY for CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, and COUPLES.
I see my role as one who accompanies you on a journey towards optimal health, vitality, and personal growth. Depending on your unique needs, my approach combines conventional modalities (i.e., medications and therapy) with complementary (i.e., botanicals, nutriceuticals, nutrition, acupuncture, guided imagery, etc.). The goal is not merely to treat symptoms, but to address the matrix of underlying causes and the obstacles that keep you from living your best life.
Abena Apraku
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Apraku is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, she specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD and PTSD. As a well-rounded provider, her focus is on medication management (including for patients wishing to decrease reliance on medication) in combination with extensive psycho-education. Read more about her approach at apraku.com/services.
Not accepting new clients
Keith Flower
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Please note: I'm not currently able to take new patients, and am not currently working in private practice.
Not accepting new clients
David Finkelstein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist, whose primary interest is in psychotherapy. I typically see people for weekly psychotherapy sessions. If appropriate, I can also prescribe psychiatric medications, though my primary approach to addressing issues is therapy. I usually utilize a psychodynamic, or insight-oriented, approach to try to help people figure out how possible unconscious factors from past experiences might be contributing to current life troubles or maladaptive patterns. I have participated in the Advanced Training Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Alameda County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Alameda County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Alameda County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Alameda County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Alameda County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Alameda County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Alameda County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Alameda County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Alameda County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Alameda County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Alameda County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Alameda County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Alameda County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Alameda County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Alameda County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Alameda County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Alameda County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Alameda County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.