Couples Counseling Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA
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.
Dr. Reddy believes that brain health is the key to personal wellbeing. Everyone has the potential to feel better and be healthier. She screens all patients for medical, endocrine, and nutritional factors which may be exacerbating symptoms, as well as environmental, occupational, family, and past trauma/psychodynamic factors.
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.
Dr. Reddy believes that brain health is the key to personal wellbeing. Everyone has the potential to feel better and be healthier. She screens all patients for medical, endocrine, and nutritional factors which may be exacerbating symptoms, as well as environmental, occupational, family, and past trauma/psychodynamic factors.
She is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families.
Using a person-centered, team-based approach, Carolyn offers psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She treats a variety of mental health concerns in a private and friendly outpatient setting.
She is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families.
Using a person-centered, team-based approach, Carolyn offers psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She treats a variety of mental health concerns in a private and friendly outpatient setting.
CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought CBT can help you with: Anxiety and panic disorders - Depression - Stress management -Trauma and PTSD - Relationship issues .
In my professional journey, I have worked with diverse populations, ranging from individuals coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma to those managing chronic mental illnesses. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the multifaceted nature of mental health and the importance of personalized treatment plans. I firmly believe that every individual deserves a tailored approach to care that addresses their unique circumstances and goals.
CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought CBT can help you with: Anxiety and panic disorders - Depression - Stress management -Trauma and PTSD - Relationship issues .
In my professional journey, I have worked with diverse populations, ranging from individuals coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma to those managing chronic mental illnesses. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the multifaceted nature of mental health and the importance of personalized treatment plans. I firmly believe that every individual deserves a tailored approach to care that addresses their unique circumstances and goals.
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.
At TeleMind, we specialize in delivering virtual mental health services tailored for individuals with demanding schedules. Our approach is designed to accommodate those whose daily commitments or lifestyle constraints make it challenging to travel to a doctor's office. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, inconvenient office hours, and waiting room delays. With TeleMind, you have the flexibility to choose your specialist, schedule appointments at your convenience, and even reschedule to fit your availability. Experience the comfort of attending sessions from your home, workplace, or even while on the go.
At TeleMind, we specialize in delivering virtual mental health services tailored for individuals with demanding schedules. Our approach is designed to accommodate those whose daily commitments or lifestyle constraints make it challenging to travel to a doctor's office. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, inconvenient office hours, and waiting room delays. With TeleMind, you have the flexibility to choose your specialist, schedule appointments at your convenience, and even reschedule to fit your availability. Experience the comfort of attending sessions from your home, workplace, or even while on the go.
Your mental health matters, and you don’t have to navigate it alone! I provide Therapy and Medication management when appropriate. As a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide personalized therapy and expert medication management to help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD - trauma, ADHD, Bipolar, insomnia or mood disorders, I’m here to support you with a holistic, judgment-free approach tailored to your unique needs. Let’s work together to create a plan that empowers you to thrive. Ready to take the first step? Let’s talk!"
Your mental health matters, and you don’t have to navigate it alone! I provide Therapy and Medication management when appropriate. As a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide personalized therapy and expert medication management to help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD - trauma, ADHD, Bipolar, insomnia or mood disorders, I’m here to support you with a holistic, judgment-free approach tailored to your unique needs. Let’s work together to create a plan that empowers you to thrive. Ready to take the first step? Let’s talk!"
Khadija Hamisi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
Khadija Hamisi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
Dr. Valeria Serban is an experienced board-certified geriatric psychiatrist practicing for twenty years. She treats all patients between the ages of 18 to 120 years. As a geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. 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. She offers tailored treatment plans based on hormonal, nutritional, and medical evaluations, for a full recovery. Alternatively, she chalks out customized treatment plans to control symptoms.
Dr. Valeria Serban is an experienced board-certified geriatric psychiatrist practicing for twenty years. She treats all patients between the ages of 18 to 120 years. As a geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. 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. She offers tailored treatment plans based on hormonal, nutritional, and medical evaluations, for a full recovery. Alternatively, she chalks out customized treatment plans to control symptoms.
Catvy Nguyen takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness.
Catvy Nguyen takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness.
Online Psychiatrists
While I specialize in medications, I also work closely with therapists and I can provide referrals for individual and couples therapy.
Dr. Soh is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified in general adult psychiatry with additional specialty training in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. He completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and medical school at UC-Irvine. Dr. Soh then finished his residency training at Harbor-UCLA and his fellowship training at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
While I specialize in medications, I also work closely with therapists and I can provide referrals for individual and couples therapy.
Dr. Soh is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified in general adult psychiatry with additional specialty training in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. He completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and medical school at UC-Irvine. Dr. Soh then finished his residency training at Harbor-UCLA and his fellowship training at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Amara Ezumah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My compassionate nature and commitment to understanding my clients' emotional complexities foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy.
Clients can expect to take away a deeper understanding of their emotional well-being, personalized treatment plans, and tools for sustainable wellness from sessions with Amara. Her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holistic care, along with her empathetic approach, empowers clients to address their mental health needs effectively. Amara strives to help clients achieve a better balance in mind, body, and soul.
My compassionate nature and commitment to understanding my clients' emotional complexities foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy.
Clients can expect to take away a deeper understanding of their emotional well-being, personalized treatment plans, and tools for sustainable wellness from sessions with Amara. Her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holistic care, along with her empathetic approach, empowers clients to address their mental health needs effectively. Amara strives to help clients achieve a better balance in mind, body, and soul.
Carolyn Love
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
She is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families.
Using a person-centered, team-based approach, Carolyn offers psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She treats a variety of mental health concerns in a private and friendly outpatient setting.
She is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families.
Using a person-centered, team-based approach, Carolyn offers psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She treats a variety of mental health concerns in a private and friendly outpatient setting.
Individuals, parent-child dyads, or romantic couples that are experiencing increased stress, lack of fulfillment, seasons of change, and more can receive effective services.
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.
Individuals, parent-child dyads, or romantic couples that are experiencing increased stress, lack of fulfillment, seasons of change, and more can receive effective services.
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.
Doris Hayes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ARNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is someone facing challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship issues.
I specialize in mental health, offering compassionate, personalized care to address issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Through evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, I help clients build resilience, gain insight, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
My ideal client is someone facing challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship issues.
I specialize in mental health, offering compassionate, personalized care to address issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Through evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, I help clients build resilience, gain insight, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
An important part of my treatment philosophy is to develop a physician-patient relationship which becomes the foundation for successful treatment.
Following graduation from UCSD, I received my MD/MBA degrees from U.C. Irvine School of Medicine. I completed my residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program and my Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center. I am an Associate Clinical Processor with the UCLA-Olive View Psychiatry Program.
An important part of my treatment philosophy is to develop a physician-patient relationship which becomes the foundation for successful treatment.
Following graduation from UCSD, I received my MD/MBA degrees from U.C. Irvine School of Medicine. I completed my residency at the UCLA - San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Program and my Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center. I am an Associate Clinical Processor with the UCLA-Olive View Psychiatry Program.
With a patient-centered philosophy, Lisa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
With a patient-centered philosophy, Lisa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
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Couples Counseling Psychiatrists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.