Male Psychiatrists in Atascadero, CA
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.
Dr. Welby Nielsen focuses on wellness and improved quality of life for each patient. Dr. Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Dr. Welby Nielsen focuses on wellness and improved quality of life for each patient. Dr. Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
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I offer a private practice designed for patients who value receiving quality psychiatric care that is collaborative and current with the best scientific evidence. My practice approach believes in clear, open communication. That the best treatment happens when we both understand your hopes and goals. I focus on strategies backed by scientific research, but I also recognize that our lives are more nuanced than a randomized control trial, and not everything in life can be reduced to statistics or algorithms.
I offer a private practice designed for patients who value receiving quality psychiatric care that is collaborative and current with the best scientific evidence. My practice approach believes in clear, open communication. That the best treatment happens when we both understand your hopes and goals. I focus on strategies backed by scientific research, but I also recognize that our lives are more nuanced than a randomized control trial, and not everything in life can be reduced to statistics or algorithms.
Murat Akalin, MD earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, his Masters in Public Health & International Affairs from Columbia University, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He learned medicine by caring for persons with extremely complicated medical and psychiatric illness, in a setting with limited resources. I learned to diagnosis by taking a careful history, conducting a thorough exam, ask questions, and look for the answers. I found the most accurate way to diagnose and treat a problem is to really pay attention to the patient...something that is still the cornerstone of my style today.
Murat Akalin, MD earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, his Masters in Public Health & International Affairs from Columbia University, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He learned medicine by caring for persons with extremely complicated medical and psychiatric illness, in a setting with limited resources. I learned to diagnosis by taking a careful history, conducting a thorough exam, ask questions, and look for the answers. I found the most accurate way to diagnose and treat a problem is to really pay attention to the patient...something that is still the cornerstone of my style today.
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.
Hi, I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders and performance concerns. My approach combines medication with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help you manage challenges and reach your personal goals.
I create a warm, motivating, and encouraging space where we work together collaboratively. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, managing long-term mental health concerns or seeking to improve performance, my focus is on medication management and practical strategies that empower you.
Hi, I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders and performance concerns. My approach combines medication with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help you manage challenges and reach your personal goals.
I create a warm, motivating, and encouraging space where we work together collaboratively. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, managing long-term mental health concerns or seeking to improve performance, my focus is on medication management and practical strategies that empower you.
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.
My philosophy is straightforward: avoid medication unless necessary, use the lowest effective doses, and choose treatments with minimal side effects, always prioritizing your unique needs. Together, we’ll navigate your journey towards wellness, exploring innovative treatments and making informed decisions to enhance your happiness and productivity. For more information, visit my website at Well-BeingMentalHealth.com.
My philosophy is straightforward: avoid medication unless necessary, use the lowest effective doses, and choose treatments with minimal side effects, always prioritizing your unique needs. Together, we’ll navigate your journey towards wellness, exploring innovative treatments and making informed decisions to enhance your happiness and productivity. For more information, visit my website at Well-BeingMentalHealth.com.
CNS Medical Group, APMC is an independent psychiatric medical practice that offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to whole person health and wellness in a confidential private practice setting. Our patients include adolescents, adults and families with an emphasis on both medical management and psychotherapy.
CNS Medical Group, APMC is an independent psychiatric medical practice that offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to whole person health and wellness in a confidential private practice setting. Our patients include adolescents, adults and families with an emphasis on both medical management and psychotherapy.
Our group provides medication management and psychotherapy services to a wide range of psychiatric disorders, such as; Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Trauma, Substance/Addiction, Personality Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, and other various Mental Health Disorders.
Our group provides medication management and psychotherapy services to a wide range of psychiatric disorders, such as; Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Trauma, Substance/Addiction, Personality Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, and other various Mental Health Disorders.
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.
Dr. Peter Afsari helps children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Afsari uses a psychotherapeutic approach to balance medication and helps his patients identify trauma. 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. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing piano, traveling, and is an avid basketball fan.
Dr. Peter Afsari helps children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Afsari uses a psychotherapeutic approach to balance medication and helps his patients identify trauma. 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. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing piano, traveling, and is an avid basketball fan.
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.
My practice is cash only - I do not work with insurers. I prefer to work with people who are interested in pursuing treatment and taking their mental health into their own hands. My patients preferably have their own therapists already and are interested in supplemental medication management. Beyond that, I am very flexible as to individual goals and means of acquiring those goals.
My practice is cash only - I do not work with insurers. I prefer to work with people who are interested in pursuing treatment and taking their mental health into their own hands. My patients preferably have their own therapists already and are interested in supplemental medication management. Beyond that, I am very flexible as to individual goals and means of acquiring those goals.
Online Psychiatrists
Dr. Bolton received his MD from Yale, his Master's in Health Policy from Harvard, and graduated from the Harvard Medical School/Mass General Hospital (MGH)/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program.
He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Bolton received his MD from Yale, his Master's in Health Policy from Harvard, and graduated from the Harvard Medical School/Mass General Hospital (MGH)/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program.
He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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.
Barry Mills, MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and leadership. He has served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has held key roles in psychiatric education, including Residency Training Director at two medical schools. Dr. Mills offers compassionate, evidence-based care for a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, brain injuries, insomnia, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Barry Mills, MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and leadership. He has served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has held key roles in psychiatric education, including Residency Training Director at two medical schools. Dr. Mills offers compassionate, evidence-based care for a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, brain injuries, insomnia, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Hi, I’m Johnny Jimenez, a DNP prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing telepsychiatry services in CA and Washington.
I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and other conditions. My approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and focused on creating a treatment plan that fits your individual needs and goals.
I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Whether you’re seeking medication management, a diagnostic evaluation, or ongoing support, I’m here to help guide you through your mental health journey.
Hi, I’m Johnny Jimenez, a DNP prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing telepsychiatry services in CA and Washington.
I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and other conditions. My approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and focused on creating a treatment plan that fits your individual needs and goals.
I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Whether you’re seeking medication management, a diagnostic evaluation, or ongoing support, I’m here to help guide you through your mental health journey.
If care has ever felt rushed or surface-level, you’re not imagining it. After 14 years in healthcare, I approach things differently.
I’m Matt Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Santa Barbara, offering in-person care locally as well as telehealth across California. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and substance use.
Earlier in my career, I worked within larger healthcare systems where the pace often prioritized volume over time with patients. That experience shaped how I practice today and led me to build a model of care that allows for a more thoughtful, individualized approach.
If care has ever felt rushed or surface-level, you’re not imagining it. After 14 years in healthcare, I approach things differently.
I’m Matt Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Santa Barbara, offering in-person care locally as well as telehealth across California. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and substance use.
Earlier in my career, I worked within larger healthcare systems where the pace often prioritized volume over time with patients. That experience shaped how I practice today and led me to build a model of care that allows for a more thoughtful, individualized approach.
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Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, often using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, the therapeutic relationship is central to effective care, and finding a provider with whom you feel comfortable is an essential part of the process.
What are the advantages of seeing a male psychiatrist?
For some individuals, working with a male psychiatrist may play an important role in building trust and ease within that relationship. Personal, cultural, or past experiences may shape this preference. Some people feel more comfortable discussing certain topics with a male provider, particularly if they’ve had positive experiences confiding in men in other areas of their lives. Others may seek out a male psychiatrist for support with issues that relate specifically to male identity—such as navigating societal expectations around masculinity, fatherhood, or addressing emotional expression in environments where vulnerability may be discouraged.
How to find a male psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by gender, making it easy to find male psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). 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 provider is a good fit for your needs.