UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA
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Noorsaba Bahramzi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to take an integrative and holistic approach at finding the root cause of the symptoms and work towards finding solutions that encompass the mind and body, the spirit, and the specific needs of the individual. I pride myself in providing care tailored to each individual, ensuring utmost respect and compassion is upheld in each interaction. By fostering a healthy environment and dedicating ample time to get to know you, we can work together to help build a foundation that respects and honors the importance of receiving exemplary mental health.
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.
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.
Laurie Costa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
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.
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.
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.
WellPsyche Medical Group
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.
Andrea Paulitsch-Buckingham
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
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.
Karen Vogel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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.
Jennifer Kalia-Overlie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I continue to become inspired by witnessing the amazing strength and motivation that each person holds in bettering their lives. I take pride in supporting clients in their journey to wellness and improved mental health. I firmly believe in holistic treatment, addressing the health of the mind, body and spirit. Through thoughtful use of medication, psychotherapy, and education, I aspire to design a treatment plan that fits each person’s lifestyle and personal beliefs.
Sarah Pai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that specializes in psychiatric medication evaluation and management for adult psychiatric clients. My goals are to provide each individual with at tailored treatment plan unique to your individual needs. I believe in providing a warm, caring, and non-judgmental psychiatric care, while also following the most up-to-date evidence based practices. Along with medication recommendations I'm also happy to discuss lifestyle changes, diet, and exercise strategies to provide a holistic approach to treatment.
Randall Bailey
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.
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
Steven Goldsmith
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Greetings. I am a different kind of psychiatrist. I can prescribe medication. But I also help people become well through psychotherapy and other natural treatment methods so they can avoid or get off medications. If you are interested, I will collaborate with you to heal your mind and body by strengthening your own inner, self-healing resources, for that is the only way that any treatment can help you get well.
WellPsyche Medical Group
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.
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.
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.
Adel Mostafavi
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.
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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.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Carlsbad as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Carlsbad). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Carlsbad as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Carlsbad). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.