"If traditional approaches alone ( psychotherapy, anti-depressant medications) have failed you, my team and I have cutting edge, evidenced-based alternatives that may help you break through the impasse and move forward. I was the fist provider to introduce FDA-cleared TMS and low dose Ketamine infusions to San Diego and I have more cumulative experience in utilizing these two innovative techniques than any other provider."
"If traditional approaches alone ( psychotherapy, anti-depressant medications) have failed you, my team and I have cutting edge, evidenced-based alternatives that may help you break through the impasse and move forward. I was the fist provider to introduce FDA-cleared TMS and low dose Ketamine infusions to San Diego and I have more cumulative experience in utilizing these two innovative techniques than any other provider."
"As a psychodynamic psychiatrist, I am committed to help my patients find relief from their suffering and work toward their unique goals. I find that the psychodynamic perspective informs both short-term and long-term treatment collaborations, and encourages respect for the individual. I emphasize the "talk" part of therapy, and I integrate the use of medication where this seems helpful."
"As a psychodynamic psychiatrist, I am committed to help my patients find relief from their suffering and work toward their unique goals. I find that the psychodynamic perspective informs both short-term and long-term treatment collaborations, and encourages respect for the individual. I emphasize the "talk" part of therapy, and I integrate the use of medication where this seems helpful."
"I am a board certified psychiatrist with my practice located in the La Jolla/UTC area. I have experience working with a wide range of problems, some of which include issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships, work, or school. I understand that each patient is unique, requiring an individualized approach to assessment and treatment. I strive to work with each patient in exploring the root of their difficulties and help with finding more adaptive ways to alleviate their suffering."
"I am a board certified psychiatrist with my practice located in the La Jolla/UTC area. I have experience working with a wide range of problems, some of which include issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships, work, or school. I understand that each patient is unique, requiring an individualized approach to assessment and treatment. I strive to work with each patient in exploring the root of their difficulties and help with finding more adaptive ways to alleviate their suffering."
"I am an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist with over thirty-years experience. My practice is designed to provide individual in depth care not found in today's managed care environment. My goals are to listen and respond to your concerns and to facilitate healthy outcomes for your child and your family. I specialize in behavioral disorders in children, including autism, anxiety, depression as well as women's issues. My practice focuses on children and women. Using a biopsychosocial approach is the key to getting positive results."
"I am an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist with over thirty-years experience. My practice is designed to provide individual in depth care not found in today's managed care environment. My goals are to listen and respond to your concerns and to facilitate healthy outcomes for your child and your family. I specialize in behavioral disorders in children, including autism, anxiety, depression as well as women's issues. My practice focuses on children and women. Using a biopsychosocial approach is the key to getting positive results."
"Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D. is a Board Certified psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA with over ten years of experience working with people with diverse needs. He completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Reno, Las Vegas, and is trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. He has received additional training in psychoanalysis from the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center. His specialties are psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, which are techniques that facilitate a better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and motivations. His approach explores the interplay of biology, psychology, and sociology in shaping individuals and their relationships."
"Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D. is a Board Certified psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA with over ten years of experience working with people with diverse needs. He completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Reno, Las Vegas, and is trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. He has received additional training in psychoanalysis from the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center. His specialties are psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, which are techniques that facilitate a better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and motivations. His approach explores the interplay of biology, psychology, and sociology in shaping individuals and their relationships."
"My practice as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist is influenced by an appreciation of the unique biological, psychological and social aspects that contribute to emotional well being and/or suffering of an individual person. Biological treatments like medications can be part of a solution but must be used rationally and carefully and are rarely "cures." Insight into the psychology of the individual, especially the hidden parts of thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be invaluable even if hard won in psychotherapy. Attending to one's social environment in concert with the above areas is the final part of effective treatment."
"My practice as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist is influenced by an appreciation of the unique biological, psychological and social aspects that contribute to emotional well being and/or suffering of an individual person. Biological treatments like medications can be part of a solution but must be used rationally and carefully and are rarely "cures." Insight into the psychology of the individual, especially the hidden parts of thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be invaluable even if hard won in psychotherapy. Attending to one's social environment in concert with the above areas is the final part of effective treatment."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life. Dr. Hah is triple board certified in child and adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatry."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life. Dr. Hah is triple board certified in child and adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatry."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"The mission of Pacific Psychiatry and Anesthesia Associates is to provide quality psychiatric treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients ages 13 and up. I am contracted with most major health insurance companies. I do not accept Medicare or Medicaid."
"The mission of Pacific Psychiatry and Anesthesia Associates is to provide quality psychiatric treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients ages 13 and up. I am contracted with most major health insurance companies. I do not accept Medicare or Medicaid."
"At my practice, Akamai Psychiatric Medicine (APM), maximization of your personal recovery is my aim. You may require recovery from behavioral issues due to many factors such as: inherited/acquired mental illness, phase of life issues, substance use/dependence, situational stressors, traumas, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, as well as others that compromise your activities of daily living. The aim can be accomplished through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with a dynamic and in-depth plan of action which is focused on your emotional and physical health. Please refer to the last paragraph for the background of our practice name."
"At my practice, Akamai Psychiatric Medicine (APM), maximization of your personal recovery is my aim. You may require recovery from behavioral issues due to many factors such as: inherited/acquired mental illness, phase of life issues, substance use/dependence, situational stressors, traumas, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, as well as others that compromise your activities of daily living. The aim can be accomplished through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with a dynamic and in-depth plan of action which is focused on your emotional and physical health. Please refer to the last paragraph for the background of our practice name."
"Preeti Mathur, M.D. is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist. She completed her residency and was Chief Resident at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, NY. She has worked at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital for 3 years and is currently also working at Palomar Pomerado Hospital."
"Preeti Mathur, M.D. is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist. She completed her residency and was Chief Resident at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, NY. She has worked at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital for 3 years and is currently also working at Palomar Pomerado Hospital."
"Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying the individualized, systems approach of functional medicine to psychiatry provides an evidence based, paradigm shifting model to treating chronic illness. In it, we partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. We take a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease and focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit."
"Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying the individualized, systems approach of functional medicine to psychiatry provides an evidence based, paradigm shifting model to treating chronic illness. In it, we partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. We take a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease and focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit."
""Treating Health from the Head Down":
During your Initial Evaluation, I assess your current emotional medical & mental history, devise personalized treatments, (include medication & referral to medical specialist(s), if needed). If there's a referring doctor/therapist, I can coordinate care; ensuring optimum/efficient therapeutic management.
If you have a history of trauma, I can provide powerful therapeutic help regarding grief, loss, relationship(s), health, work & other concerns. I also use EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing; (unusual for a Psychiatrist, it's most notably used for Trauma/PTSD treatment, I also employ for a diverse range of issues), Relational Therapy, Meditation, Guided Imagery & Relaxation Techniques.:"
""Treating Health from the Head Down":
During your Initial Evaluation, I assess your current emotional medical & mental history, devise personalized treatments, (include medication & referral to medical specialist(s), if needed). If there's a referring doctor/therapist, I can coordinate care; ensuring optimum/efficient therapeutic management.
If you have a history of trauma, I can provide powerful therapeutic help regarding grief, loss, relationship(s), health, work & other concerns. I also use EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing; (unusual for a Psychiatrist, it's most notably used for Trauma/PTSD treatment, I also employ for a diverse range of issues), Relational Therapy, Meditation, Guided Imagery & Relaxation Techniques.:"
"One of the most important first steps in a journey toward growth and health is accepting support from others. I hope I can be a resource for you and your family to create movement toward wellness. I can help with clarification of diagnoses as well as the sometimes difficult decision to include medication. If you are already being treated with psychiatric medication, my goal is to simplify as much as possible."
"One of the most important first steps in a journey toward growth and health is accepting support from others. I hope I can be a resource for you and your family to create movement toward wellness. I can help with clarification of diagnoses as well as the sometimes difficult decision to include medication. If you are already being treated with psychiatric medication, my goal is to simplify as much as possible."
"I am dedicated to helping people overcome suffering, experience healing and achieve lasting change through compassionate, holistic, individualized treatment. At True Life Center for Wellbeing, patients receive nurturing, comprehensive care from a full team of diverse and talented practitioners. In addition to an approach to psychotherapy that is suited to you, we offer couples and family therapy, mindfulness self-compassion and meditation, individualized yoga, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and fitness. Our full-spectrum approach to care is rooted in the belief that achieving optimal mental health requires attention to the needs of the whole individual - mind, body, and spirit."
"I am dedicated to helping people overcome suffering, experience healing and achieve lasting change through compassionate, holistic, individualized treatment. At True Life Center for Wellbeing, patients receive nurturing, comprehensive care from a full team of diverse and talented practitioners. In addition to an approach to psychotherapy that is suited to you, we offer couples and family therapy, mindfulness self-compassion and meditation, individualized yoga, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and fitness. Our full-spectrum approach to care is rooted in the belief that achieving optimal mental health requires attention to the needs of the whole individual - mind, body, and spirit."
"Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet."
"Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet."
"Dear patients: I am not taking new patients at this time at my office in Mission Valley. My last day at this location will be August 31st 2018. I have joined Achieve Medical Center at Chula Vista location. As your doctor, I will listen to your concerns and needs. We will work together to achieve your goals and create stability in your life. I strive to acquire knowledge in innovative treatments and integrate these different modalities to provide an individualized and comprehensive treatment. I will take in consideration your spiritual, emotional, medical concerns and your philosophy."
"Dear patients: I am not taking new patients at this time at my office in Mission Valley. My last day at this location will be August 31st 2018. I have joined Achieve Medical Center at Chula Vista location. As your doctor, I will listen to your concerns and needs. We will work together to achieve your goals and create stability in your life. I strive to acquire knowledge in innovative treatments and integrate these different modalities to provide an individualized and comprehensive treatment. I will take in consideration your spiritual, emotional, medical concerns and your philosophy."
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in La Jolla is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
La Jolla Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.
Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in La Jolla, or mental health nurse practitioners, perform many of the same functions as a psychiatrist. This includes diagnosing mental illness and prescribing medication. La Jolla Psychiatric nurse practitioners also act as a therapist, helping patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal individuals, as well as other conditions that can be remedied with counseling.
Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on medications so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
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