Psychiatrists for Teens and Adolescents in Atascadero, CA
Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
He promotes the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and sleep in combination with medication management.
Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
He promotes the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and sleep in combination with medication management.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Vitalize Behavioral Health and Psychometrics Inc., my priority is your well-being and mental health. I believe in fostering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to address your unique needs. With a focus on evidence-based practices and personalized care, my goal is to empower you on your journey toward improved mental health and overall wellness. Your trust is important to me, and I am committed to supporting you every step of the way. Your Life Is Unique, Your Care Should Be Too.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Vitalize Behavioral Health and Psychometrics Inc., my priority is your well-being and mental health. I believe in fostering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to address your unique needs. With a focus on evidence-based practices and personalized care, my goal is to empower you on your journey toward improved mental health and overall wellness. Your trust is important to me, and I am committed to supporting you every step of the way. Your Life Is Unique, Your Care Should Be Too.
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.
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.
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I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience dedicated to healthcare. I am licensed in both California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience dedicated to healthcare. I am licensed in both California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Kristin has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful assessment, open communication, and collaborative, evidence-based treatment planning. She believes that those who seek care for themselves and their loved ones are insightful and brave, and she is inspired by watching her patients recover and grow. She is particularly invested in women’s mental health and provides care across the reproductive lifespan, including pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and mood and anxiety symptoms related to hormonal changes.
Kristin has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful assessment, open communication, and collaborative, evidence-based treatment planning. She believes that those who seek care for themselves and their loved ones are insightful and brave, and she is inspired by watching her patients recover and grow. She is particularly invested in women’s mental health and provides care across the reproductive lifespan, including pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and mood and anxiety symptoms related to hormonal changes.
Khadija Hamisi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides expert psychiatric care for adults and teens in Hanford, San Luis Obispo, and throughout California via telehealth.
I offer a whole-person approach to mental wellness. My practice combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Beyond treating symptoms, I focus on the psychosocial and genetic factors impacting your life. From chronic stress to substance use recovery, I provide the expertise you need to thrive.
Khadija Hamisi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides expert psychiatric care for adults and teens in Hanford, San Luis Obispo, and throughout California via telehealth.
I offer a whole-person approach to mental wellness. My practice combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Beyond treating symptoms, I focus on the psychosocial and genetic factors impacting your life. From chronic stress to substance use recovery, I provide the expertise you need to thrive.
Are you at a crossroads? Lost or stuck, anxious, sad, overwhelmed, betrayed, or grieving? Wondering how to make the necessary changes as you sense you want a broadened perspective that needs more awareness of yourself & others?
I can help identify spoken & unspoken assumptions, personal patterns of interacting, or family & group dynamics that may be limiting your spontaneity & sense of possibility - even your capacity for making choices.
The more deeply you understand yourself & how you relate, the more authentic, purposeful, creative, & connected your life becomes a true reflection of who you are & what matters to you.
Are you at a crossroads? Lost or stuck, anxious, sad, overwhelmed, betrayed, or grieving? Wondering how to make the necessary changes as you sense you want a broadened perspective that needs more awareness of yourself & others?
I can help identify spoken & unspoken assumptions, personal patterns of interacting, or family & group dynamics that may be limiting your spontaneity & sense of possibility - even your capacity for making choices.
The more deeply you understand yourself & how you relate, the more authentic, purposeful, creative, & connected your life becomes a true reflection of who you are & what matters to you.
Peter Afsari helps children, adolescents, adults, and families.
He has several years of experience working in various community mental health settings. Dr. Afsari completed his adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona.
Peter Afsari helps children, adolescents, adults, and families.
He has several years of experience working in various community mental health settings. Dr. Afsari completed his adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges.
I bring over a decade of experience in mental health, including inpatient psychiatry and ER settings. I practice holistic psychiatry—offering medication, lab testing, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, and mind-body tools to help kids, teens, and adults feel clear, calm, connected, and aligned.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges.
I bring over a decade of experience in mental health, including inpatient psychiatry and ER settings. I practice holistic psychiatry—offering medication, lab testing, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, and mind-body tools to help kids, teens, and adults feel clear, calm, connected, and aligned.
My care derives a holistic approach to care informed by evidence-based guidelines to care in a highly collaborative approach. It always begins with making a warm and comfortable therapeutic relationship. Preventative care and an emphasis on living habits that promote health & wellness. It is common that medications may be part of most treatment plans in my practice, associated with teaching and some form of psychotherapy to facilitate long-term gains and improve chances for successful outcomes.
My care derives a holistic approach to care informed by evidence-based guidelines to care in a highly collaborative approach. It always begins with making a warm and comfortable therapeutic relationship. Preventative care and an emphasis on living habits that promote health & wellness. It is common that medications may be part of most treatment plans in my practice, associated with teaching and some form of psychotherapy to facilitate long-term gains and improve chances for successful outcomes.
Mental health affects the whole family — and I get that deeply as a mother to two teenage boys.
Finding the right provider or person to talk to is hard, especially when you're already overwhelmed. I want you to know that you're in the right place if you're looking for some help or relief.
I'm Rachana, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, therapy where necessary, and medication management for all ages.
Mental health affects the whole family — and I get that deeply as a mother to two teenage boys.
Finding the right provider or person to talk to is hard, especially when you're already overwhelmed. I want you to know that you're in the right place if you're looking for some help or relief.
I'm Rachana, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, therapy where necessary, and medication management for all ages.
I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults seeking support with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, chronic stress, sleep difficulties, and mood concerns. The goal is to help you regain clarity, improve focus, and function more effectively in daily life. Services include thoughtful medication management with ongoing monitoring to ensure treatment is effective, well-tolerated, and aligned with your goals, as well as deprescribing—careful, clinically guided reduction of unnecessary medications to minimize side effects and support optimal functioning.
I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults seeking support with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, chronic stress, sleep difficulties, and mood concerns. The goal is to help you regain clarity, improve focus, and function more effectively in daily life. Services include thoughtful medication management with ongoing monitoring to ensure treatment is effective, well-tolerated, and aligned with your goals, as well as deprescribing—careful, clinically guided reduction of unnecessary medications to minimize side effects and support optimal functioning.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
I work with clients who struggle with things but want to get better -Denis Tamas I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a doctorate-level education and a passion for helping people navigate mental health and substance abuse challenges. With years of experience, I’m dedicated to providing care that is not only high-quality but also compassionate and deeply understanding of each person’s unique journey.
I work with clients who struggle with things but want to get better -Denis Tamas I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a doctorate-level education and a passion for helping people navigate mental health and substance abuse challenges. With years of experience, I’m dedicated to providing care that is not only high-quality but also compassionate and deeply understanding of each person’s unique journey.
You may look successful on the outside yet still feel overwhelmed inside. Depression can drain your motivation, ADHD can make focus feel nearly impossible, and past trauma may leave you feeling on edge or disconnected from yourself and others. When these struggles pile up, it’s easy to start wondering why daily life feels harder than it should. Change becomes possible when these patterns are understood with care and the right kind of support. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned my APRN from Walden University in 2023.
You may look successful on the outside yet still feel overwhelmed inside. Depression can drain your motivation, ADHD can make focus feel nearly impossible, and past trauma may leave you feeling on edge or disconnected from yourself and others. When these struggles pile up, it’s easy to start wondering why daily life feels harder than it should. Change becomes possible when these patterns are understood with care and the right kind of support. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned my APRN from Walden University in 2023.
I have worked with adolescents, young and older adults for some years.
Victoria Balogun is a PHMNP-BC with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice based in California. I received my degree from Washburn University in Kansas and have been practicing for three years as a PHMNP-BC and seven years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I help young and older adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health care. I possess extensive clinical skills and build strong rapport with patients and their families. I follow evidence-based guidelines, personal observation, clinical experience, and intuition.
I have worked with adolescents, young and older adults for some years.
Victoria Balogun is a PHMNP-BC with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice based in California. I received my degree from Washburn University in Kansas and have been practicing for three years as a PHMNP-BC and seven years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I help young and older adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health care. I possess extensive clinical skills and build strong rapport with patients and their families. I follow evidence-based guidelines, personal observation, clinical experience, and intuition.
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
Hi, I’m Jesse, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges, offering a balanced approach that combines medication management with practical, skills-based strategies. I create a warm, motivating, and encouraging space where we work collaboratively.
Hi, I’m Jesse, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges, offering a balanced approach that combines medication management with practical, skills-based strategies. I create a warm, motivating, and encouraging space where we work collaboratively.
I request that adolescents are seeing a therapist at the time of referral.
My approach is rooted in whole-person healing, going beyond symptoms to address the underlying drivers of distress—such as hormone imbalance, gut health, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle and past trauma. I am dual-certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; and integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives with a comprehensive and personalized approach to care. My passion is women’s mental health and I support women navigating complex transitions—such as perinatal changes, hormonal shifts in midlife, and the impact of stress, trauma, and societal expectations on emotional well-being.
I request that adolescents are seeing a therapist at the time of referral.
My approach is rooted in whole-person healing, going beyond symptoms to address the underlying drivers of distress—such as hormone imbalance, gut health, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle and past trauma. I am dual-certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; and integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives with a comprehensive and personalized approach to care. My passion is women’s mental health and I support women navigating complex transitions—such as perinatal changes, hormonal shifts in midlife, and the impact of stress, trauma, and societal expectations on emotional well-being.
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What does an adolescent psychiatrist do?
Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in the mental health care of pre-teens and teens. Unlike general child psychiatrists who may treat anyone under 18 years old, adolescent psychiatrists often concentrate on youth ages 12 to 18 and are well-versed in the social, cognitive, and emotional issues that specifically affect teenagers. They focus on the unique challenges that arise during these years, such as academic pressure, social and peer dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and increasing emotional and behavioral expectations. In addition, adolescence is often the time when mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, or substance use concerns first emerge or intensify.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
How to find a psychiatrist for teens?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by age-focus, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with teens. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a psychiatrist aligns with your teen's needs and is a good fit.