Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists in Encino, CA
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.
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.
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
Shaheena is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in mental health care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, first starting off as a case manager and transitioned to nursing. Shaheena received her Master of Science in Nursing degree and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license from Western University of Health Sciences Pomona. Shaheena considers mental health as a fundamental pillar of overall well-being and strives to be an advocate for reducing any negative stigma.
Shaheena is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in mental health care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, first starting off as a case manager and transitioned to nursing. Shaheena received her Master of Science in Nursing degree and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license from Western University of Health Sciences Pomona. Shaheena considers mental health as a fundamental pillar of overall well-being and strives to be an advocate for reducing any negative stigma.
Sonia has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, caring for adults, geriatric patients, and veterans. She has developed strong clinical expertise in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions, and is dedicated to helping patients navigate life’s challenges with support and dignity.
Sonia has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, caring for adults, geriatric patients, and veterans. She has developed strong clinical expertise in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions, and is dedicated to helping patients navigate life’s challenges with support and dignity.
Dr. 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. He strongly believes that diagnoses do not define individuals. Instead, diagnoses can help classify a set of symptoms and can help identify empirically supported treatments for that class of symptoms. He also believes that psychiatric treatments cannot just include psychopharmacology but must include a multi-disciplinary approach that is family-driven and culturally sensitive.
Dr. 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. He strongly believes that diagnoses do not define individuals. Instead, diagnoses can help classify a set of symptoms and can help identify empirically supported treatments for that class of symptoms. He also believes that psychiatric treatments cannot just include psychopharmacology but must include a multi-disciplinary approach that is family-driven and culturally sensitive.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
I am a board certified psychiatrist, with sub-speciality in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I treat children, adolescents and adults. I have an empathetic and non-judgment approach and am committed to providing the highest quality of care for my patients. I use psychotropic medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. In my practice, I empower my patients to improve their coping skills and interpersonal skills in order to achieve their optimal mental health.
I am a board certified psychiatrist, with sub-speciality in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I treat children, adolescents and adults. I have an empathetic and non-judgment approach and am committed to providing the highest quality of care for my patients. I use psychotropic medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. In my practice, I empower my patients to improve their coping skills and interpersonal skills in order to achieve their optimal mental health.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California. My approach to mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD. My services include medication management with brief psychotherapy and/or psychoeducation, all delivered through convenient and patient-centered virtual telehealth sessions.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California. My approach to mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD. My services include medication management with brief psychotherapy and/or psychoeducation, all delivered through convenient and patient-centered virtual telehealth sessions.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
More Psychiatrists Nearby
Dr. Sethi is accepting new patients located in California for telehealth appointments and Michigan. Dr. Sethi completed his specialized psychiatric residency at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. As an interventionist, he has a sub-specialized experience in the latest evidence-based treatment modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine. He focuses in collaborative work with patients and providing ample time to make sure everything is clear and transparent. His goal is to help improve the quality of life for all his patients with a focus on preventive measures as well.
Dr. Sethi is accepting new patients located in California for telehealth appointments and Michigan. Dr. Sethi completed his specialized psychiatric residency at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. As an interventionist, he has a sub-specialized experience in the latest evidence-based treatment modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine. He focuses in collaborative work with patients and providing ample time to make sure everything is clear and transparent. His goal is to help improve the quality of life for all his patients with a focus on preventive measures as well.
Have you ever felt the concern that your child is marching to a different drummer. That they may not be making friends, or are laughed at, or learning differently. Most of us feel a bit guilty and may feel that we have done something wrong, or worse that no one else sees what we do. There are answers her. What about the teenagers who are afraid of standing out, succumbing to the pressures of drug use or experiences had too early for their years. How can we move them past these roadblocks into their emerging adulthoods as they will need clarity of mind and heart to gain their independence and take the road into their future?
Have you ever felt the concern that your child is marching to a different drummer. That they may not be making friends, or are laughed at, or learning differently. Most of us feel a bit guilty and may feel that we have done something wrong, or worse that no one else sees what we do. There are answers her. What about the teenagers who are afraid of standing out, succumbing to the pressures of drug use or experiences had too early for their years. How can we move them past these roadblocks into their emerging adulthoods as they will need clarity of mind and heart to gain their independence and take the road into their future?
The world can be a difficult place, and my calling is to help by getting to know you as a human being with a story. I specialize in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry — I treat a wide range of ages and difficulties. There are times when the careful use of medication may be helpful and even life-saving — and medication may not always address the needs of the whole person. I can also help you write and rewrite your story with an integration of compassion, common sense, and years of experience in a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies. I am licensed in NY, CA, NJ, and CT.
The world can be a difficult place, and my calling is to help by getting to know you as a human being with a story. I specialize in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry — I treat a wide range of ages and difficulties. There are times when the careful use of medication may be helpful and even life-saving — and medication may not always address the needs of the whole person. I can also help you write and rewrite your story with an integration of compassion, common sense, and years of experience in a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies. I am licensed in NY, CA, NJ, and CT.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, tailored to your needs — including CBT (identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors), DBT (building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and balancing acceptance with change), ACT (acceptance, mindfulness, and committing to values-based action), Motivational Interviewing and REBT.
We are a group practice made up of psychiatrists and therapists who provide high-quality virtual mental health care to people across multiple states. We understand that timely access to care is crucial. That’s why we typically have openings within 1–2 weeks, so you don’t have to wait months to begin your journey toward wellness. Our mission is to always treat patients with utmost dignity and respect that they deserve.
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, tailored to your needs — including CBT (identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors), DBT (building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and balancing acceptance with change), ACT (acceptance, mindfulness, and committing to values-based action), Motivational Interviewing and REBT.
We are a group practice made up of psychiatrists and therapists who provide high-quality virtual mental health care to people across multiple states. We understand that timely access to care is crucial. That’s why we typically have openings within 1–2 weeks, so you don’t have to wait months to begin your journey toward wellness. Our mission is to always treat patients with utmost dignity and respect that they deserve.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions.. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions.. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
My name is Allison; I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring with me a wealth of knowledge and experience.
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
My name is Allison; I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring with me a wealth of knowledge and experience.
I work with adults who may look high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected inside. Many are navigating mood changes, trauma, burnout, relationship stress, life transitions, bipolar disorder, or women’s mental health concerns such as perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal shifts. My approach is warm, collaborative, and whole-person. Together, we look at symptoms, stressors, sleep, medical history, relationships, and life experiences to create a treatment plan that helps you feel more steady, clear, and supported.
I work with adults who may look high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected inside. Many are navigating mood changes, trauma, burnout, relationship stress, life transitions, bipolar disorder, or women’s mental health concerns such as perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal shifts. My approach is warm, collaborative, and whole-person. Together, we look at symptoms, stressors, sleep, medical history, relationships, and life experiences to create a treatment plan that helps you feel more steady, clear, and supported.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.