Dementia Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA
Serban can help individuals above 65 with age-related cognitive decline like delirium, depression, dementia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other medical conditions resulting in psychiatric symptoms.
Dr. Serban believes that good support, therapy, and medication work in tandem for a full recovery. She factors in developmental, genetic, and other bio-psycho-social aspects to treat her patients. She specializes in treating geriatric illnesses, concurrent comorbid conditions, and adverse drug interactions.
Serban can help individuals above 65 with age-related cognitive decline like delirium, depression, dementia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other medical conditions resulting in psychiatric symptoms.
Dr. Serban believes that good support, therapy, and medication work in tandem for a full recovery. She factors in developmental, genetic, and other bio-psycho-social aspects to treat her patients. She specializes in treating geriatric illnesses, concurrent comorbid conditions, and adverse drug interactions.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is licensed in California. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine, she pursued additional research in HIV Psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU Psychoanalytic Institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr. Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is licensed in California. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine, she pursued additional research in HIV Psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU Psychoanalytic Institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr. Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
I expect to begin seeing new patients on January 15, 2025. I am a dedicated and board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner committed to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in Spanish Language and Cultures from Alverno College, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing from Concordia University and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Alverno College.
I expect to begin seeing new patients on January 15, 2025. I am a dedicated and board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner committed to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in Spanish Language and Cultures from Alverno College, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing from Concordia University and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Alverno College.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Tara Valenzuela
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
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She offers expert treatment for geriatric dementia, memory loss, depression, and complex other psychiatric conditions.
As a leading geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. Serban provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments. According to Dr. Serban, treating elderly patients requires a thorough understanding of the brain's structure as well as the changes that occur in the body.
She offers expert treatment for geriatric dementia, memory loss, depression, and complex other psychiatric conditions.
As a leading geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. Serban provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments. According to Dr. Serban, treating elderly patients requires a thorough understanding of the brain's structure as well as the changes that occur in the body.
Jazi can help you or your loved one dealing with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, different types of dementia, and especially caregiver burden in those who take care of dementia patients.
Combination of psychotherapy & medications is what makes Dr. Jazi's practice unique. In addition to his subspecialty training in treating older adults, Dr. Jazi has extensive training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Using this technique, he can help you process your emotions and treat psychiatric conditions you might be suffering from.
Jazi can help you or your loved one dealing with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, different types of dementia, and especially caregiver burden in those who take care of dementia patients.
Combination of psychotherapy & medications is what makes Dr. Jazi's practice unique. In addition to his subspecialty training in treating older adults, Dr. Jazi has extensive training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Using this technique, he can help you process your emotions and treat psychiatric conditions you might be suffering from.
As an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified psychiatrist trained at UCLA, I focus on psychoanalysis, dementia assessment, personality disorders, mood disorders, organic psychotic disorders, and forensic psychiatry.
I provide dementia and forensic evaluations, as well as long-term treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders. My approach emphasizes psychoanalytic psychotherapy to uncover deep-seated psychological patterns. In addition to evaluations, I offer integrated treatment that combines psychotherapy with medication management when necessary.
As an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified psychiatrist trained at UCLA, I focus on psychoanalysis, dementia assessment, personality disorders, mood disorders, organic psychotic disorders, and forensic psychiatry.
I provide dementia and forensic evaluations, as well as long-term treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders. My approach emphasizes psychoanalytic psychotherapy to uncover deep-seated psychological patterns. In addition to evaluations, I offer integrated treatment that combines psychotherapy with medication management when necessary.
In addition to my general psychiatry practice, I have published on a broad range of neuropsychiatry-related topics, including early-onset dementia, autism, neuropharmacology and neurogenetics.
I am a board certified psychiatrist and scientist with over 10 years experience in the practice of evidence-based medicine. While I specialize in treating patients experiencing disturbed moods and poor impulse control (e.g. Bipolar disorder and ADHD), I treat nearly the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. With expertise in psychiatry and neurobiology I provide patients with an individualized approach that combines the most effective tools including cognitive-behavioral therapy and state-of-the-art psychopharmacology.
In addition to my general psychiatry practice, I have published on a broad range of neuropsychiatry-related topics, including early-onset dementia, autism, neuropharmacology and neurogenetics.
I am a board certified psychiatrist and scientist with over 10 years experience in the practice of evidence-based medicine. While I specialize in treating patients experiencing disturbed moods and poor impulse control (e.g. Bipolar disorder and ADHD), I treat nearly the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. With expertise in psychiatry and neurobiology I provide patients with an individualized approach that combines the most effective tools including cognitive-behavioral therapy and state-of-the-art psychopharmacology.
I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and treat adult individuals of all ages and backgrounds. My areas of interest and experience include college mental health, integrating psychotherapy with medication, mood disorders, thought disorders, depression and anxiety, healthy aging and memory issues, as well as psychiatric issues in pregnancy and post partum. I strongly believe that understanding and knowing my patients well is crucial to forming a strong alliance and providing good care that is tailored to the whole person--whether through medication, therapy or both.
I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and treat adult individuals of all ages and backgrounds. My areas of interest and experience include college mental health, integrating psychotherapy with medication, mood disorders, thought disorders, depression and anxiety, healthy aging and memory issues, as well as psychiatric issues in pregnancy and post partum. I strongly believe that understanding and knowing my patients well is crucial to forming a strong alliance and providing good care that is tailored to the whole person--whether through medication, therapy or both.
We evaluate and treat mood changes, poor attention/ memory, and sleep.
I am a board certified psychiatrist treating adolescents and adults suffering from stress related issues that are causing dysfunction in your life. Some issues are as simple as learning healthy coping skills and having a support system that understands you. If you are suffering from a new onset or chronic illness such as bipolar, depression, substance use disorder, or anxiety, our practice will provide both medication and therapy to help in certain cases. You will receive an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We provide concierge service (travel) to you in the comfort of your home or office-(postponed).
We evaluate and treat mood changes, poor attention/ memory, and sleep.
I am a board certified psychiatrist treating adolescents and adults suffering from stress related issues that are causing dysfunction in your life. Some issues are as simple as learning healthy coping skills and having a support system that understands you. If you are suffering from a new onset or chronic illness such as bipolar, depression, substance use disorder, or anxiety, our practice will provide both medication and therapy to help in certain cases. You will receive an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We provide concierge service (travel) to you in the comfort of your home or office-(postponed).
I treat various psychiatric disorders including the following: mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders; addiction - substance, sex/love, and others; geriatric psychiatric disorders, with the utilization of comprehensive memory evaluations; women's mental health (concerns about psychotropic medications during pregnancy & breast feeding); transgender Issues.
I attended college at the University of California at Berkeley and medical school within the New York State/American Program at Tel Aviv University, I completed my Internship and Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowships in Geriatric and Community Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.
I treat various psychiatric disorders including the following: mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders; addiction - substance, sex/love, and others; geriatric psychiatric disorders, with the utilization of comprehensive memory evaluations; women's mental health (concerns about psychotropic medications during pregnancy & breast feeding); transgender Issues.
I attended college at the University of California at Berkeley and medical school within the New York State/American Program at Tel Aviv University, I completed my Internship and Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowships in Geriatric and Community Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.
He is also experienced at helping older adults confront late-life challenges like chronic disease, memory loss, and grief.
Dr. Kumar has a particular interest in cognitive disorders, including ADHD and dementia. He is trained in psychological testing for deficits of learning and memory, and he has conducted scientific research on the relationship between cognitive processes and brain structures.
He is also experienced at helping older adults confront late-life challenges like chronic disease, memory loss, and grief.
Dr. Kumar has a particular interest in cognitive disorders, including ADHD and dementia. He is trained in psychological testing for deficits of learning and memory, and he has conducted scientific research on the relationship between cognitive processes and brain structures.
For geriatric individuals, I provide memory evaluations, treat dementia along with related behavioral disturbances, and more.
Understanding medications alone generally is not enough, I combine evidence-based practices with complementary therapies to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and well-being. Your treatment will include a holistic approach and focus on medication, supplements and vitamins, diet, exercise, mindfulness, and social connectedness.
For geriatric individuals, I provide memory evaluations, treat dementia along with related behavioral disturbances, and more.
Understanding medications alone generally is not enough, I combine evidence-based practices with complementary therapies to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and well-being. Your treatment will include a holistic approach and focus on medication, supplements and vitamins, diet, exercise, mindfulness, and social connectedness.
Hopeful Minds Mental Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I help young and older adults struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career stress, and burnout become the best versions of themselves.
My commitment to personalized care is unwavering. I always take into account each patient's unique background and health requirements. My experience includes administering medications and developing specific care plans to educate patients on managing conditions like HTN and diabetes.
I help young and older adults struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career stress, and burnout become the best versions of themselves.
My commitment to personalized care is unwavering. I always take into account each patient's unique background and health requirements. My experience includes administering medications and developing specific care plans to educate patients on managing conditions like HTN and diabetes.
My ideal client is someone struggling with deeply rooted emotional pain that manifests as anxiety, depression, obsessions, insomnia, or even physical symptoms like chronic pain. They may have tried other treatments but are looking for a deeper, lasting solution. Their goal is not just symptom relief but to understand and heal the core emotional issues behind their struggles. They seek compassionate, consistent support on a journey of self-discovery, emotional growth, and improved relationships, wanting to feel whole and at peace, both mentally and physically.
My ideal client is someone struggling with deeply rooted emotional pain that manifests as anxiety, depression, obsessions, insomnia, or even physical symptoms like chronic pain. They may have tried other treatments but are looking for a deeper, lasting solution. Their goal is not just symptom relief but to understand and heal the core emotional issues behind their struggles. They seek compassionate, consistent support on a journey of self-discovery, emotional growth, and improved relationships, wanting to feel whole and at peace, both mentally and physically.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Chapters Family Treatment Center | Iman Parhami MD
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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.
Janice Tolentino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ANP-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with mental health symptoms but have remained silent? Do you feel that there is something not right about you but do not know what to do or who to talk to about it? Are you looking for a compassionate provider who you would want to be heard and understood? I help patients get the best of themselves in a nonjudgmental and empathetic way. At an early age, I gravitated toward mental health and have found myself drawn to understanding the complexities of human emotions and behavior.
Are you struggling with mental health symptoms but have remained silent? Do you feel that there is something not right about you but do not know what to do or who to talk to about it? Are you looking for a compassionate provider who you would want to be heard and understood? I help patients get the best of themselves in a nonjudgmental and empathetic way. At an early age, I gravitated toward mental health and have found myself drawn to understanding the complexities of human emotions and behavior.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
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Dementia Psychiatrists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.