Dissociative Disorders (DID) Psychiatrists in Dana Point, CA
Taylor Alexander Pmhnp-Bc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629
You feel so alone. No one seems to understand what you're going through. You don't feel comfortable anywhere. School is a minefield of social interactions, peer pressures, and demands from teachers. At home, your parents are overbearing and never let you forget that every choice you make now will affect your entire future. It feels like everyone has so many expectations for who you are supposed to be, and you never get a chance to figure out who you actually are. You wish there were somewhere you could go to find peace. Someone you could talk to that might help you navigate this complex time. But you're too scared to reach out.
You feel so alone. No one seems to understand what you're going through. You don't feel comfortable anywhere. School is a minefield of social interactions, peer pressures, and demands from teachers. At home, your parents are overbearing and never let you forget that every choice you make now will affect your entire future. It feels like everyone has so many expectations for who you are supposed to be, and you never get a chance to figure out who you actually are. You wish there were somewhere you could go to find peace. Someone you could talk to that might help you navigate this complex time. But you're too scared to reach out.
Welcoming New Patients! Bubba is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families. With a commitment to optimizing medications while minimizing polypharmacy, he practices holistic care, acknowledging the intricate connection between mental health and physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Welcoming New Patients! Bubba is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families. With a commitment to optimizing medications while minimizing polypharmacy, he practices holistic care, acknowledging the intricate connection between mental health and physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
Specializing in evaluation and medication management During these difficult time we are offering phone sessions to our current and new patients 15 min free consultation will be done by lcsw I am a board certified psychiatrist practing for over 35 Years I work with individuals couples and famlies providing therapy evaluations and medication management for the treatment of depression anxiety panic and bipolar disorder. Why suffer needlessly we can help we have a psychiatrist and lcsw
Specializing in evaluation and medication management During these difficult time we are offering phone sessions to our current and new patients 15 min free consultation will be done by lcsw I am a board certified psychiatrist practing for over 35 Years I work with individuals couples and famlies providing therapy evaluations and medication management for the treatment of depression anxiety panic and bipolar disorder. Why suffer needlessly we can help we have a psychiatrist and lcsw
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Balanced Behavioral Health
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Waitlist for new clients
Brynn Bailey MS, PA-C, has been practicing psychiatry over the last 10 years. She is passionate about helping her patients optimize their health, wellbeing, & happiness through a compassionate & comprehensive approach to treatment. Brynn is a careful listener & collaborates with her patients to formulate a treatment plan that addresses each person's unique needs & leverages their strengths & capabilities. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, PTSD, ADHD, & other conditions created by situational life stressors. She is distinguished by her kind, easy going, yet professional manner. Brynn's focus is medication management with a supportive & collaborative treatment model.
Brynn Bailey MS, PA-C, has been practicing psychiatry over the last 10 years. She is passionate about helping her patients optimize their health, wellbeing, & happiness through a compassionate & comprehensive approach to treatment. Brynn is a careful listener & collaborates with her patients to formulate a treatment plan that addresses each person's unique needs & leverages their strengths & capabilities. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, PTSD, ADHD, & other conditions created by situational life stressors. She is distinguished by her kind, easy going, yet professional manner. Brynn's focus is medication management with a supportive & collaborative treatment model.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive international clinical, research, and academic experience. I completed my psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, following a Clinical Neuroscience of Mood Disorders Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Earlier in my career, I practiced as a psychiatrist in Istanbul, Turkey, after completing my medical degree at Ankara University School of Medicine.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive international clinical, research, and academic experience. I completed my psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, following a Clinical Neuroscience of Mood Disorders Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Earlier in my career, I practiced as a psychiatrist in Istanbul, Turkey, after completing my medical degree at Ankara University School of Medicine.
Are you someone who is just starting to embark on your journey to improve your quality of life and mental health? Are you someone who has been under the care of a psychiatric provider and is looking for a more personalized approach to your care? Or are you someone who has had a bad experience with mental health services and is looking for a much more positive and empathetic approach? Look no further. My name is Gina Ameri, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Are you someone who is just starting to embark on your journey to improve your quality of life and mental health? Are you someone who has been under the care of a psychiatric provider and is looking for a more personalized approach to your care? Or are you someone who has had a bad experience with mental health services and is looking for a much more positive and empathetic approach? Look no further. My name is Gina Ameri, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Olabisi Emenanjo is a highly talented certified physician assistant with 15 years of clinical work experience and administrative work experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care and remote mental health.
Olabisi Emenanjo is a highly talented certified physician assistant with 15 years of clinical work experience and administrative work experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care and remote mental health.
Are you looking for guidance or treatment to address you or your loved one’s mental health needs? If so, I am your person and would love to help you or your loved ones. I provide a safe space and provide patient-centered treatment for anyone struggling to manage their anxiety, depression, mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, and more. As a practitioner specializing in psychiatric-mental health, I tailor my treatment plan based on you. I utilize both individualized supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management into my practice.
Are you looking for guidance or treatment to address you or your loved one’s mental health needs? If so, I am your person and would love to help you or your loved ones. I provide a safe space and provide patient-centered treatment for anyone struggling to manage their anxiety, depression, mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, and more. As a practitioner specializing in psychiatric-mental health, I tailor my treatment plan based on you. I utilize both individualized supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management into my practice.
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Tele Psych Services Only:
Hello, my name is Shalita Clark, and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner with a clinical career in outpatient settings. I specialize in managing the care of adults with depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizoaffective disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and adjustment disorders. I provide extensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacological treatment initiation, monitoring, and management.
Tele Psych Services Only:
Hello, my name is Shalita Clark, and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner with a clinical career in outpatient settings. I specialize in managing the care of adults with depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizoaffective disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and adjustment disorders. I provide extensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacological treatment initiation, monitoring, and management.
Jacquelyn Hamed | Anxiety, Depression & ADHD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, APRN, BSN
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan from adolescents navigating life's earliest challenges to adults and older adults seeking renewed mental wellness. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, and I bring both clinical expertise and genuine warmth to every therapeutic relationship.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan from adolescents navigating life's earliest challenges to adults and older adults seeking renewed mental wellness. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, and I bring both clinical expertise and genuine warmth to every therapeutic relationship.
I am a board-certified Psychiatic Nurse Practitioner.
I am a board-certified Psychiatic Nurse Practitioner.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist graduated from Wayne State University. I, also, completed Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Fellowship at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. As a resident, I was awarded Outstanding Empathy with Patients and Fellow Residents Award. As a psychiatrist attending, I was awarded Excellence in Teaching Award. I pride myself on listening closely and getting to know patient goals and preferences in a collaborative, non judgmental, and compassionate environment. I offer evidence-based, collaborative, and affirming mental health care to patients.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist graduated from Wayne State University. I, also, completed Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Fellowship at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. As a resident, I was awarded Outstanding Empathy with Patients and Fellow Residents Award. As a psychiatrist attending, I was awarded Excellence in Teaching Award. I pride myself on listening closely and getting to know patient goals and preferences in a collaborative, non judgmental, and compassionate environment. I offer evidence-based, collaborative, and affirming mental health care to patients.
I am a board certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of various mental health disorder across life span, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, substance abuse, oppositional defiant disorder and antisocial personality. Collaborating with other clinicians , I also provide Individual, Couples and Family psychotherapy. My approach is Patient Centered and Comprehensive. I will take the time to get to know you and understand your specific concerns and goals. Using motivational interview, together we will work to address your goals so that you can have a more fulfilling relationships and life experiences.
I am a board certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of various mental health disorder across life span, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, substance abuse, oppositional defiant disorder and antisocial personality. Collaborating with other clinicians , I also provide Individual, Couples and Family psychotherapy. My approach is Patient Centered and Comprehensive. I will take the time to get to know you and understand your specific concerns and goals. Using motivational interview, together we will work to address your goals so that you can have a more fulfilling relationships and life experiences.
You might be feeling out of sync lately—more irritable than usual, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like you. Maybe your child or teen is going through something similar, and you’re not sure how to help. Whether it’s a mood disorder, a life transition, or just a sense that something’s off, it can be hard to know where to start. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic medication management that looks beyond the surface to understand what’s really going on.
You might be feeling out of sync lately—more irritable than usual, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like you. Maybe your child or teen is going through something similar, and you’re not sure how to help. Whether it’s a mood disorder, a life transition, or just a sense that something’s off, it can be hard to know where to start. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic medication management that looks beyond the surface to understand what’s really going on.
Renewed Mental Health Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MD, PMHNP, LMFT, ADHD
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92614
Are you or your loved ones struggling with sadness, anxiety, concentration or another mental health concern that is negatively impacting your work, health, or personal life? If so, you have made the first step towards making a positive change. At Renewed Mental Health Group, we have specialty providers trained in treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, & other mental health disorders. We place emphasis with treating each client and their family with respect, comfort, and professionalism. We focus on the needs of our patients and tailors our treatment plan to keep everyone informed.
Are you or your loved ones struggling with sadness, anxiety, concentration or another mental health concern that is negatively impacting your work, health, or personal life? If so, you have made the first step towards making a positive change. At Renewed Mental Health Group, we have specialty providers trained in treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, & other mental health disorders. We place emphasis with treating each client and their family with respect, comfort, and professionalism. We focus on the needs of our patients and tailors our treatment plan to keep everyone informed.
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FAQ - Dissociative Disorders (DID) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with dissociative disorders?
Dissociative disorders are a group of mental health conditions—including dissociative identity disorder (DID), dissociative amnesia, and depersonalization-derealization disorder—that are characterized by a disruption or disconnection from reality. While occasional moments of disconnection, such as daydreaming or becoming immersed in a movie, are common and typically harmless, dissociative disorders are diagnosed when these experiences become distressing, chronic, or interfere with daily functioning. Symptoms of dissociation can include feeling detached from one's body, experiencing a sense of unreality, memory loss (amnesia), or a general disconnection from one's surroundings. These symptoms can range in intensity from mild to severe and may occur episodically or persist for longer periods of time.
How do psychiatrists evaluate and treat dissociative disorders?
Psychiatrists play a critical role in identifying and treating dissociative disorders, often focusing on the underlying causes of dissociation—most commonly a history of trauma. Initial psychiatric sessions typically begin with an evaluation to assess current symptoms and understand a client's medical and psychological history. This process helps determine potential triggers for dissociation and rules out any medical or substance-related causes. Evaluations often include questions about trauma exposure, co-occurring mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD), substance use, and the frequency, duration, and nature of dissociative episodes. Ongoing psychiatric care is usually individualized and may involve a combination of therapeutic approaches depending on the type and severity of the dissociative disorder. Treatment can include trauma-informed therapy, psychoeducation, medication management for co-occurring conditions, and supportive psychotherapy to help clients develop grounding techniques and better manage their dissociative symptoms.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in dissociative disorders?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful resource for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in dissociative disorders and trauma-related conditions. The platform offers search filters to narrow results by clinical specialty—such as dissociative disorders, trauma, or PTSD—as well as by insurance coverage, session cost, location, and provider identity preferences. When seeking care, it's important to ask potential providers about their specific experience with dissociative disorders and their approach to trauma-informed care, as these conditions often require specialized knowledge and are not treated by all psychiatrists.