Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in Altadena, CA
If anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, or relationship struggles are making everyday life feel heavier, you do not have to manage it alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and build practical tools for real life. I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward feeling more balanced, confident, and emotionally well.
If anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, or relationship struggles are making everyday life feel heavier, you do not have to manage it alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and build practical tools for real life. I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward feeling more balanced, confident, and emotionally well.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating life changes like depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood shifts, or long-standing stress. In Value Life Mental Health Group, we provide support that’s thoughtful and practical—whether through talk therapy, medication management, or both.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating life changes like depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood shifts, or long-standing stress. In Value Life Mental Health Group, we provide support that’s thoughtful and practical—whether through talk therapy, medication management, or both.
My patients can expect experience, empathy, and compassion. I’m well-rounded, and able to quickly identify with some aspect of my patients’ background. Drawing from my well-rounded background, I swiftly connect with various aspects of my patients' backgrounds. Specializing in treating anxiety and stress, I offer comprehensive medication management complemented by a thorough understanding of your personal and medical history.
My patients can expect experience, empathy, and compassion. I’m well-rounded, and able to quickly identify with some aspect of my patients’ background. Drawing from my well-rounded background, I swiftly connect with various aspects of my patients' backgrounds. Specializing in treating anxiety and stress, I offer comprehensive medication management complemented by a thorough understanding of your personal and medical history.
Are you experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed? Do you find yourself distanced from friends and family following a major life change? Coping with adjustment disorder and trauma can feel incredibly daunting, yet it's not insurmountable. I am here to support you in facing this challenge, guiding you through this struggle, and emerging stronger than ever before.
Are you experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed? Do you find yourself distanced from friends and family following a major life change? Coping with adjustment disorder and trauma can feel incredibly daunting, yet it's not insurmountable. I am here to support you in facing this challenge, guiding you through this struggle, and emerging stronger than ever before.
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Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
Struggling to keep up with the important roles in your life—work, school, family—while your mind won’t slow down, leaving you irritable with the ones you love most? Stuck in emotional loops, replaying past conversations, or struggling with focus—feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated when things don’t get done despite your efforts? You may be navigating life transitions and wanting to feel better, but unsure where to start. You’re not alone—and support is within reach.
Struggling to keep up with the important roles in your life—work, school, family—while your mind won’t slow down, leaving you irritable with the ones you love most? Stuck in emotional loops, replaying past conversations, or struggling with focus—feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated when things don’t get done despite your efforts? You may be navigating life transitions and wanting to feel better, but unsure where to start. You’re not alone—and support is within reach.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Many of my patients are working professionals, students, and young adults who appear successful on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, or sleep difficulties.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning for adolescents and adults. My training at Loma Linda University and Kaiser Permanente, combined with experience serving foster youth and underserved communities, allows me to treat a wide range of conditions.
Many of my patients are working professionals, students, and young adults who appear successful on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, or sleep difficulties.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning for adolescents and adults. My training at Loma Linda University and Kaiser Permanente, combined with experience serving foster youth and underserved communities, allows me to treat a wide range of conditions.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Assal strives to understand each patient’s background, goals, and ambitions in order to create a treatment plan that truly fits their needs. When medication is necessary, she makes sure to work with patients on additional aspects of their lives to support their overall well-being.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Assal strives to understand each patient’s background, goals, and ambitions in order to create a treatment plan that truly fits their needs. When medication is necessary, she makes sure to work with patients on additional aspects of their lives to support their overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, or other personal challenges? Are you looking for both immediate relief and long-term wellness? Our Integrative Virtual Clinic, which you can access from home via telehealth, offers psychiatric care that fuses cutting-edge modern medicine with ancient wellness practices. We'll create an individualized treatment plan for you that fits your needs and goals.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, or other personal challenges? Are you looking for both immediate relief and long-term wellness? Our Integrative Virtual Clinic, which you can access from home via telehealth, offers psychiatric care that fuses cutting-edge modern medicine with ancient wellness practices. We'll create an individualized treatment plan for you that fits your needs and goals.
In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
I specialize in evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Furthermore, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
I specialize in evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Furthermore, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and other mood disorders.
With over 26 years in nursing, I now bring that experience to psychiatric care as a nurse practitioner. Life can feel overwhelming—whether you're facing anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention difficulties, or the weight of stress that just won't lift. You don't have to carry it alone, and you don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Together, we'll look at what's going on and find a medication approach that helps you feel steadier and more like yourself. Healing starts with one conversation.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and other mood disorders.
With over 26 years in nursing, I now bring that experience to psychiatric care as a nurse practitioner. Life can feel overwhelming—whether you're facing anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention difficulties, or the weight of stress that just won't lift. You don't have to carry it alone, and you don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Together, we'll look at what's going on and find a medication approach that helps you feel steadier and more like yourself. Healing starts with one conversation.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
When anxiety keeps your mind racing, depression drains your motivation, or panic and sleep problems disrupt your daily life, it can feel exhausting and discouraging.
I provide compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care that combines evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy and thorough evaluation. I treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep issues, stress, and panic, using a holistic, patient-centered approach focused on trust and personalized treatment planning.
When anxiety keeps your mind racing, depression drains your motivation, or panic and sleep problems disrupt your daily life, it can feel exhausting and discouraging.
I provide compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care that combines evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy and thorough evaluation. I treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep issues, stress, and panic, using a holistic, patient-centered approach focused on trust and personalized treatment planning.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
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FAQ - Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with insomnia?
Insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, can be a debilitating condition that can impact all areas of one's life. It can be normal for many individuals to face short periods of insomnia during times of acute stress, and these episodes will often resolve on their own without intervention with medication or therapy. However, when sleeping difficulties become chronic, it may signal a need for intervention. The first-line treatment for insomnia is behavioral and lifestyle modifications that promote sleep; these are often referred to as "sleep hygiene" and can include practices like establishing a consistent nighttime routine, limiting caffeine intake, engaging in regular exercise, and limiting screen use directly before bed. However, if these interventions are not successful in alleviating insomnia, individuals may choose to see a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia to help manage their symptoms, often through a combination of medication and therapy.
How do psychiatrists treat insomnia?
Psychiatrists specializing in insomnia have particular expertise in managing sleep-related conditions; in some cases, clients may also opt to see a psychiatrist who has expertise in a condition that may be contributing to their insomnia, such as anxiety or trauma. Depending on what a psychiatrist assesses as the underlying cause(s) of the client's insomnia, they may recommend a variety of treatment regimens. The severity of the client's insomnia and the degree to which it's impacting their everyday functioning will often determine what type of medication, if any, is prescribed. For clients whose insomnia is largely the result of another mental health condition, such as depression, the psychiatrist may work to manage that condition first to assess whether that resolves the insomnia.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep issues?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia, you can use the Psychology Today online directory "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in sleep or insomnia. You may also filter by additional specialties that may be relevant, such as anxiety or depression, or therapist identity that is important to you, such as gender or cultural identity. When searching for a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating insomnia and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.