Psychiatrists for Teens and Adolescents in Encino, CA
Welcome to Mindspace NP, a nurturing practice dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being under the compassionate care of Shaoqing (Cindy) Tang. At the heart of our practice lies Cindy's unwavering commitment to the mental health field, coupled with her broad spectrum of expertise that spans across medication management services and supportive psychotherapy. Cindy Tang's diverse background, from her start as a registered nurse to her impactful work as a mental health clinician, uniquely qualifies her to meet the varied mental health needs of individuals at Mindspace NP.
Welcome to Mindspace NP, a nurturing practice dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being under the compassionate care of Shaoqing (Cindy) Tang. At the heart of our practice lies Cindy's unwavering commitment to the mental health field, coupled with her broad spectrum of expertise that spans across medication management services and supportive psychotherapy. Cindy Tang's diverse background, from her start as a registered nurse to her impactful work as a mental health clinician, uniquely qualifies her to meet the varied mental health needs of individuals at Mindspace NP.
Mental Health Challenges: Clients may struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders, often compounded by life transitions, work stress, or unresolved trauma.
Burnout: Especially among professionals like nurses or healthcare workers, they may experience emotional exhaustion, detachment, and decreased performance.
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence: Feelings of inadequacy or challenges in navigating social or work environments.
Physical Symptoms of Stress: Fatigue, sleep disturbances, or psychosomatic symptoms linked to mental health struggles.
Needs
Accessible Care: Telehealth options or flexible scheduling
Mental Health Challenges: Clients may struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders, often compounded by life transitions, work stress, or unresolved trauma.
Burnout: Especially among professionals like nurses or healthcare workers, they may experience emotional exhaustion, detachment, and decreased performance.
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence: Feelings of inadequacy or challenges in navigating social or work environments.
Physical Symptoms of Stress: Fatigue, sleep disturbances, or psychosomatic symptoms linked to mental health struggles.
Needs
Accessible Care: Telehealth options or flexible scheduling
I provide evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults throughout California via telehealth.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of trying to manage everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, or difficulty focusing in your daily life. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, burned out, emotionally drained, or disconnected from themselves and are looking for thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that goes beyond a quick fix. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
I provide evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults throughout California via telehealth.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of trying to manage everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, or difficulty focusing in your daily life. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, burned out, emotionally drained, or disconnected from themselves and are looking for thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that goes beyond a quick fix. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
Halim Shariff is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a strong foundation in both nursing and psychiatry, Halim offers evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, major depressive disorder, trauma, and substance use disorders. Halim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Maryville University and earned a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Halim Shariff is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a strong foundation in both nursing and psychiatry, Halim offers evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, major depressive disorder, trauma, and substance use disorders. Halim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Maryville University and earned a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating life changes like depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood shifts, or long-standing stress.
My approach is collaborative, and tailored to your needs—whether that means finding the right medication, creating space to process, or both.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating life changes like depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood shifts, or long-standing stress.
My approach is collaborative, and tailored to your needs—whether that means finding the right medication, creating space to process, or both.
Hi, I’m Chioma Agu, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change. I bring over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, with a clinical background that includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, emergency, and crisis care settings. I support adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood-related disorders. I hold both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing, with an emphasis in Leadership and Management.
Hi, I’m Chioma Agu, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change. I bring over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, with a clinical background that includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, emergency, and crisis care settings. I support adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood-related disorders. I hold both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing, with an emphasis in Leadership and Management.
José Flores, MD, PhD, MPH, is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
Dr. Flores believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life with good mental health and to be treated with the utmost compassion, regardless of their background, struggles, diagnosis, or life journey. He prioritizes building trusting, supportive relationships with his patients, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and empowered.
José Flores, MD, PhD, MPH, is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
Dr. Flores believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life with good mental health and to be treated with the utmost compassion, regardless of their background, struggles, diagnosis, or life journey. He prioritizes building trusting, supportive relationships with his patients, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Clients of all ages are welcome; however I specialize in adolescence through professional development.
I offer a holistic approach- I am trauma informed, 12-step aware, and can provide recovery supportive medication management in conjunction with personalized therapy. Initial visits focus on getting to know and understand you so we can work together toward your goals.
Clients of all ages are welcome; however I specialize in adolescence through professional development.
I offer a holistic approach- I am trauma informed, 12-step aware, and can provide recovery supportive medication management in conjunction with personalized therapy. Initial visits focus on getting to know and understand you so we can work together toward your goals.
I strive to provide diverse and culturally competent care & welcome clients across the lifespan including teenagers & older adults looking for mental health guidance.
My clients will gain deeper understanding of self and their mental health challenges. I am committed to help you build resilience, gain insight and guide you towards positive life changes. Our work together should help you feel equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence. My focus is to improve quality-of-life & reach optimal well-being with a holistic/integrative approach and to end mental health stigma.
I strive to provide diverse and culturally competent care & welcome clients across the lifespan including teenagers & older adults looking for mental health guidance.
My clients will gain deeper understanding of self and their mental health challenges. I am committed to help you build resilience, gain insight and guide you towards positive life changes. Our work together should help you feel equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence. My focus is to improve quality-of-life & reach optimal well-being with a holistic/integrative approach and to end mental health stigma.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, or the stress of major life transitions. These challenges often overlap, leaving people feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. My ideal client is seeking more than symptom relief-they want to feel understood, grounded, and back in control of their life. They may be searching for clarity, healthier ways to cope, or answers to questions they've been carrying quietly for a long time.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, or the stress of major life transitions. These challenges often overlap, leaving people feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. My ideal client is seeking more than symptom relief-they want to feel understood, grounded, and back in control of their life. They may be searching for clarity, healthier ways to cope, or answers to questions they've been carrying quietly for a long time.
My practice is focused on treating adults, children and adolescents with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction.
I obtained my undergraduate and medical degree from the University of California Irvine and completed my specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry the UC Irvine Medical Center. I completed training at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA, focusing on pediatric psychopharmacology for ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders.
My practice is focused on treating adults, children and adolescents with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction.
I obtained my undergraduate and medical degree from the University of California Irvine and completed my specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry the UC Irvine Medical Center. I completed training at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA, focusing on pediatric psychopharmacology for ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Santa Barbara, I provide a personalized approach to mental health. I specialize in helping individuals navigate Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder by looking at the whole person. I believe your upbringing, current life stressors, and genetic makeup all play a role in your well-being. By combining evidence-based medication management with a focus on psychosocial factors, I create a plan tailored to you. Whether you are in Montecito or anywhere in California via telehealth, we will work together to address the roots of your struggle.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in Santa Barbara, I provide a personalized approach to mental health. I specialize in helping individuals navigate Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder by looking at the whole person. I believe your upbringing, current life stressors, and genetic makeup all play a role in your well-being. By combining evidence-based medication management with a focus on psychosocial factors, I create a plan tailored to you. Whether you are in Montecito or anywhere in California via telehealth, we will work together to address the roots of your struggle.
I am a board certified psychiatrist, with sub-speciality in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
I have experience in treating: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders (bipolar disorder), psychotic disorders, trauma related conditions such as PTSD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, irritability and anger problems as well as neurodevelopment disorders including but not limited to intellectual disabilities, autism, learning disorders, and ADHD.
I am a board certified psychiatrist, with sub-speciality in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
I have experience in treating: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders (bipolar disorder), psychotic disorders, trauma related conditions such as PTSD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, irritability and anger problems as well as neurodevelopment disorders including but not limited to intellectual disabilities, autism, learning disorders, and ADHD.
I am a double board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with a focus on children, teens, and young adults (ages 4-26).
I specialize in child and adolescents with considerable experience with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, impulse control disorders and developmental issues.
I am a double board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with a focus on children, teens, and young adults (ages 4-26).
I specialize in child and adolescents with considerable experience with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, impulse control disorders and developmental issues.
Iman Parhami is a triple-board certified psychiatrist (Child Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine) who completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Johns Hopkins University.
His clinical interests include treatment of severe mood disorders, traumas, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, aggressive behaviors, addictions, and OCD-related disorders. He also has a specific focus on helping adolescents overcome excessive behaviors that can become problematic, such as video gaming, drug use, & gambling.
Iman Parhami is a triple-board certified psychiatrist (Child Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine) who completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Johns Hopkins University.
His clinical interests include treatment of severe mood disorders, traumas, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, aggressive behaviors, addictions, and OCD-related disorders. He also has a specific focus on helping adolescents overcome excessive behaviors that can become problematic, such as video gaming, drug use, & gambling.
Psychiatric Treatment & Counseling for the Whole Family. We are a Full Service Psychiatry & Counseling Practice. We Have a Team of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Marriage & Family Therapists. We Offer Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment of ADHD in Adults and Children, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders. We Combine Conventional Medical Treatment With New Non-Drug, Non-Invasive, FPD Approved, Safe & Effective Treatment Modalities Like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS ).
Psychiatric Treatment & Counseling for the Whole Family. We are a Full Service Psychiatry & Counseling Practice. We Have a Team of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Marriage & Family Therapists. We Offer Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment of ADHD in Adults and Children, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders. We Combine Conventional Medical Treatment With New Non-Drug, Non-Invasive, FPD Approved, Safe & Effective Treatment Modalities Like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS ).
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
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Hi! I'm Diana of Mental Health Practitioners, dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to adults navigating complex mental health challenges. My passion for psychiatry stems from a deep belief that every person deserves to be truly seen and understood not reduced to a diagnosis, but honored as a whole person with unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations. Every medication I prescribe serves a clear, deliberate purpose. Specializing in anxiety and depression, I bring clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every evaluation and follow-up visit, offering meaningful, transparent care.
Hi! I'm Diana of Mental Health Practitioners, dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to adults navigating complex mental health challenges. My passion for psychiatry stems from a deep belief that every person deserves to be truly seen and understood not reduced to a diagnosis, but honored as a whole person with unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations. Every medication I prescribe serves a clear, deliberate purpose. Specializing in anxiety and depression, I bring clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every evaluation and follow-up visit, offering meaningful, transparent care.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and succeed in working hard under intense pressure. My ultimate goal is to help patients return to their normal state of mind.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and succeed in working hard under intense pressure. My ultimate goal is to help patients return to their normal state of mind.
To date, I have acquired specialized training in eating and body image concerns, sexual and domestic violence, child/ adolescent and geriatric psychiatry.
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
To date, I have acquired specialized training in eating and body image concerns, sexual and domestic violence, child/ adolescent and geriatric psychiatry.
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
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FAQ - About Teenage Psychiatry
What does an adolescent psychiatrist do?
Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in the mental health care of pre-teens and teens. Unlike general child psychiatrists who may treat anyone under 18 years old, adolescent psychiatrists often concentrate on youth ages 12 to 18 and are well-versed in the social, cognitive, and emotional issues that specifically affect teenagers. They focus on the unique challenges that arise during these years, such as academic pressure, social and peer dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and increasing emotional and behavioral expectations. In addition, adolescence is often the time when mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, or substance use concerns first emerge or intensify.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
How to find a psychiatrist for teens?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by age-focus, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with teens. 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 psychiatrist aligns with your teen's needs and is a good fit.