MHNet Behavioral Health Psychiatrists in Chula Vista, CA
KMG Psychiatry is an integrative psychiatry practice (with 3 offices in Vista, Sorrento Valley and Chula Vista areas providing convenient access) delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the communities of San-Diego County, with a multi-faceted approach, striving to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, creating an individualized treatment plan for every patient, using a combination of traditional and innovative treatments. We offer medication management, psychotherapy and state of the art Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
KMG Psychiatry is an integrative psychiatry practice (with 3 offices in Vista, Sorrento Valley and Chula Vista areas providing convenient access) delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the communities of San-Diego County, with a multi-faceted approach, striving to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, creating an individualized treatment plan for every patient, using a combination of traditional and innovative treatments. We offer medication management, psychotherapy and state of the art Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
My name is Erika Arias MSN, FNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in the field. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients between the ages of 18-70 years old. I work with patients who struggle with depressive disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, PTSD, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders and provide services in addiction medicine. My approach is supportive, compassion focused, and culturally sensitive while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
My name is Erika Arias MSN, FNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in the field. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients between the ages of 18-70 years old. I work with patients who struggle with depressive disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, PTSD, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders and provide services in addiction medicine. My approach is supportive, compassion focused, and culturally sensitive while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
Dr. Densert is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training and over 23 years of clinical experience. She provides evidence-based and advanced psychiatric care tailored to individual needs and offers a range of services including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment resistant depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and nasal esketamine (Spravato) for depression as well as traditional psychiatric medication management for various psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Densert is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training and over 23 years of clinical experience. She provides evidence-based and advanced psychiatric care tailored to individual needs and offers a range of services including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment resistant depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and nasal esketamine (Spravato) for depression as well as traditional psychiatric medication management for various psychiatric conditions.
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.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
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.
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.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Steve Park is an advanced-certified psychiatric physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, addiction, schizophrenia, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, and gender-related concerns. He provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care.
Steve Park is an advanced-certified psychiatric physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, addiction, schizophrenia, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, and gender-related concerns. He provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality care.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality care.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term 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 provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
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 provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
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.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
