Anxiety Psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA
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Mottsin Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder,
panic
attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Karen Vogel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It can lead to low self-esteem & increased risk of depression and
anxiety
.
I am a functional and integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner who will treat you as a whole person— mind, body, and soul. I combine holistic approaches like nutritional supplementation, herbal/plant-based medicine, advanced laboratory testing, and mind-body medicine with traditional psychiatric approaches like medication and solution-oriented psychotherapy. I specialize in
anxiety
, depression, trauma and weight loss management.
Martina Klein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Martina Klein is a general adult psychiatrist treating patients with depression,
anxiety
disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. Dr. Klein also evaluates substance use disorders and treats schizophrenia and eating disorders.
Ashley Falcone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My experience is with adults who suffer from mood disorders,
anxiety
, insomnia, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and dementia. I have a special interest in geriatric psychiatry. I have provided services to patients in long term care, rehab, assisted living and memory care settings. I am also certified in cognitive screens if there is a concern for memory loss.
Andrea Paulitsch-Buckingham
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
She has treated patients with a variety of mood,
anxiety
and psychotic disorders.
Andrea Paulitsch-Buckingham, M.D. is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Born and raised in Austria, she attended Medical School at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Buckingham then moved to the United States to pursue her postgraduate medical education, completing a psychiatric residency in Buffalo, New York. After working as an outpatient psychiatrist with the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, she relocated to San Diego to be near family and pursue her psychiatric career. Dr. Buckingham has had the opportunity to work with various populations including LGBTQ, transitional aged youth, and veterans.
Laurie Costa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I pride myself in my empathic and genuine approach to treating the entire mind, body, and spirit of the individual struggling with substance use, depression,
anxiety
, thought and memory issues, as well as child and adolescent mental health.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, an amazing experience for me is to participate and observe an individual improve the quality of their mental health and their life through personalized and collaborative treatment plans that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle educational strategies. I value mental health as a core element in achieving recovery and a meaningful life through the instillation of hope, connection, and empowerment of the individual.
Dr. Anne Phan-Huy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Phan-Huy treats adults of all walks of life. Backed by medical and specialty training from the University of Michigan coupled with broad clinical experience, she provides bespoke care for various psychiatric concerns, including
anxiety
, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma-related disorders. Her treatment philosophy is to combine medication where indicated with psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. This integrative approach sets the foundation for healing and life-long well-being.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
& Online
Raelin Bright Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Tired of ER visits due to
panic
attacks? Do you feel anxious, sad, out of control, or overwhelmed? Do you have racing thoughts, have nightmares or trouble sleeping, or trouble relaxing? Are you feeling sad, like a dark cloud is over you or experiencing trauma responses? Do you feel treated as a number, not a person, when seeking help? I provide mental health treatment that is tailored to fit your needs. My approach is person-centered; I have mastered listening and recognizing people’s needs. I treat with evidence-based practices and believe in medication reduction as much as possible to avoid people being on too many medications.
Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating
anxiety
, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
& Online
Dennis Payne
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Payne is board certified in the following specialties: General Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He treats adults experiencing problems with depression, mood swings,
anxiety
, and
panic
attacks, as well as anyone wishing to learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle. Psychiatric evaluations involve taking a detailed history of symptoms, making an initial diagnosis and coming up with a treatment plan. Lifestyle health evaluations involve evaluating a person's eating and sleep patterns, exercise regimens, current stressors and work patterns, then developing a course of action designed to improve one's health
The Focus Doc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD,
Anxiety
, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
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.
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Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder,
panic
attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
David R. Ruecker
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I'm happy to provide many modalities for depression,
anxiety
, OCD, ADHD, and the other mental health ailments.
Thanks for checking out my psychology today website. To start the consultation process click on the " My Website" button just below. I have medical board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I'm glad that you are starting down the road towards improvement. I think I can help guide you down that path with my expertise. As a medical doctor, I provide a unique patient opportunity for improvement with pharmaceuticals and can offer a wide perspective on other interventions such as psychotherapy. Working together we can hopefully discover your best possible trajectory towards happier horizons.
Steven Alden
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Steven B. Alden, PmhNP is a Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (PmhNP). He graduated with honors (STTI) with his Master’s degree in Nursing Science from California State University San Marcos and his Bachelor’s degree from Loma Linda University. His career has spanned over a decade with experience in managing the critically mentally ill as well as emergency patients throughout the lifespan with a focus on mood and psychotic disorders including depression,
anxiety
, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Carolyn Clark
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Ms. Carolyn Clark is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Clark helps patients struggling with varied psychiatric diagnoses such as
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder to manage their symptoms through both medication and lifestyle interventions. Carolyn focuses on an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, incorporating elements of mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise into her treatment recommendations. She works with clients across the lifespan to include children, adolescents, and adults.
Mark Melden
Psychiatrist, DO, FABPN
Verified
Verified
Our numerous specialties include the following: MOOD,
ANXIETY
, Bipolar,
Panic
disorder, GERIATRIC DISORDERS, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DISORDERS, ADD/ADHD, PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, Schizophrenia and Schizophrenic, POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER and TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AUTISM and ASPERGER disorders, FORENSIC EVALUATIONS, Testamentary Changes, Disability Evaluations, Capacity Evaluations for Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) and Probate Conservatorship, NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC TESTING, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Memory Loss and Cognitive Dysfunctions, SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Suboxone Prescribers for Opiate Dependence, WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Todd Benjamin Young
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and
anxiety
disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
David Crabtree, MD
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
Medical doctor in private practice specializing in drug/alcohol addiction and common mental health disorders such as depression,
anxiety
, and insomnia.
Sandra Hah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life. Dr. Hah is triple board certified in child and adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatry.
Sheila Cai
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Cai has worked in various clinical settings throughout her career. It is her belief that the essence of psychiatric treatment should focus on the therapeutic alliance, integrated biological, psychosocial, and wellness approach to achieve optimal function for her patients. She served as the medical director for a residential treatment center and worked in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital as well as psychiatric consultation services for a medical facility. She was a faculty member of the MIHS Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program, where she taught psychopharmacology and supervised fellows for over 12 years.
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Anxiety Psychiatrists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Carlsbad is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, 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. Carlsbad Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Carlsbad is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, 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. Carlsbad Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.