Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA
Dr. Blaire Heath grew up in Southern California and started doing volunteer work locally and abroad when she was in high school, including mission trips to Latin America and Africa. Her passion for helping others and health brought me to pursue the field of nutrition and pharmacy. However, following a medical mission trip to Haiti after the earthquake in 2010, she really felt a calling to pursue medicine and work more closely with patients. She loves that the field of mental health applies to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit and that overall health means not just addressing a single area of one’s life.
Dr. Blaire Heath grew up in Southern California and started doing volunteer work locally and abroad when she was in high school, including mission trips to Latin America and Africa. Her passion for helping others and health brought me to pursue the field of nutrition and pharmacy. However, following a medical mission trip to Haiti after the earthquake in 2010, she really felt a calling to pursue medicine and work more closely with patients. She loves that the field of mental health applies to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit and that overall health means not just addressing a single area of one’s life.
Book Concierge Psychiatric Services, Nursing Corp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Serves Area
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Eating disorders, ADHD, Substance Use, Trauma, and OCD.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of health care experience. I am licensed in AZ, CA, IL, and WA.
My treatment philosophy includes a combination of holistic evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and other cognitive modalities to aid in recovery.
I am confident that combining medication with other treatments is more effective than medication alone. I also believe a multidisciplinary treatment team approach with therapists and other professionals is optimal for the patient's recovery.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Eating disorders, ADHD, Substance Use, Trauma, and OCD.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of health care experience. I am licensed in AZ, CA, IL, and WA.
My treatment philosophy includes a combination of holistic evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and other cognitive modalities to aid in recovery.
I am confident that combining medication with other treatments is more effective than medication alone. I also believe a multidisciplinary treatment team approach with therapists and other professionals is optimal for the patient's recovery.
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.
I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and an integrative methodology. I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs and tailor my treatment plans accordingly.
I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and an integrative methodology. I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs and tailor my treatment plans accordingly.
“I believe strongly that discovering or expanding our physical, spiritual, and emotional connection to the natural world is core to our personal journey to happiness.” Dr. Meredith grew up surrounded by the Ozark mountains in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he earned his B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. He received his Medical Degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He then attended Psychiatry residency in Corvallis, Oregon at Good Samaritan Hospital.
“I believe strongly that discovering or expanding our physical, spiritual, and emotional connection to the natural world is core to our personal journey to happiness.” Dr. Meredith grew up surrounded by the Ozark mountains in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he earned his B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. He received his Medical Degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He then attended Psychiatry residency in Corvallis, Oregon at Good Samaritan Hospital.
I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
Therapeutically helping clients with the goals of developing insight into their emotions and behaviors during the course of their treatment. Earning the trust and mutual respect from those who suffer from the problems of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and culture stress problems is very important to me.
I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
Therapeutically helping clients with the goals of developing insight into their emotions and behaviors during the course of their treatment. Earning the trust and mutual respect from those who suffer from the problems of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and culture stress problems is very important to me.
Great to meet you! My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients, I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance!
Great to meet you! My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients, I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance!
Kristin Lulich is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, providing care to children, adolescents, and adults. She received her MSN and DNP from the University of San Diego, NEI Master Psychopharmacology certified. Her experience has encompassed a variety of settings and specialties including inpatient, outpatient, crisis stabilization, consult-liaison psychiatry, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). She has a strong belief in holistic care and creates individualized treatment plans using combinations of pharmacotherapy and individual therapy as well as complimentary and alternative approaches.
Kristin Lulich is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, providing care to children, adolescents, and adults. She received her MSN and DNP from the University of San Diego, NEI Master Psychopharmacology certified. Her experience has encompassed a variety of settings and specialties including inpatient, outpatient, crisis stabilization, consult-liaison psychiatry, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). She has a strong belief in holistic care and creates individualized treatment plans using combinations of pharmacotherapy and individual therapy as well as complimentary and alternative approaches.
Dr. Naiga Dohnji (DNP) is a dedicated provider, who embodies the mission and values of being a positive influence in patients' lives, with a rich tapestry of professional experience. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, develops a complete wellness plan to help patients reach their goals. At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be understood. I believe that mental health can affect anyone regardless of status and that every patient is unique in the challenges they face. Taking care of patients is both an honor and a privilege for me. My focus has always been caring for patients.
Dr. Naiga Dohnji (DNP) is a dedicated provider, who embodies the mission and values of being a positive influence in patients' lives, with a rich tapestry of professional experience. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, develops a complete wellness plan to help patients reach their goals. At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be understood. I believe that mental health can affect anyone regardless of status and that every patient is unique in the challenges they face. Taking care of patients is both an honor and a privilege for me. My focus has always been caring for patients.
Miss Danko is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of dedicated service in the mental health field. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of San Diego and is board-certified in her specialty. Miss Danko works with clients of all ages, utilizing a comprehensive and individualized approach to mental health care. Her practice integrates talk therapy, lifestyle modifications, medication management, and alternative therapies to support holistic well-being.
Miss Danko is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of dedicated service in the mental health field. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of San Diego and is board-certified in her specialty. Miss Danko works with clients of all ages, utilizing a comprehensive and individualized approach to mental health care. Her practice integrates talk therapy, lifestyle modifications, medication management, and alternative therapies to support holistic well-being.
Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry. Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry. Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Every person is unique and deserves treatment tailored to their individual needs. I believe change starts with a deep understanding (from both the psychiatrist and the patient) of a person's life history, relationships, and goals. This requires time and effort. I work best with people who are willing to invest both to achieve their goals.
I prefer to work with people frequently - at least once per month to as frequently as twice per week - with the goal of getting you better so that you can move on with your life the way you want to live it. All of my sessions are 50 minutes in length, so you will never feel rushed.
Every person is unique and deserves treatment tailored to their individual needs. I believe change starts with a deep understanding (from both the psychiatrist and the patient) of a person's life history, relationships, and goals. This requires time and effort. I work best with people who are willing to invest both to achieve their goals.
I prefer to work with people frequently - at least once per month to as frequently as twice per week - with the goal of getting you better so that you can move on with your life the way you want to live it. All of my sessions are 50 minutes in length, so you will never feel rushed.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
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!
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!
Dr. Gardner received his undergraduate education at Princeton University, beginning 15 years of training leading him to become one of the most unique endocrine/psychiatric specialists in the nation. He is a compassionate physician whose goal is to help you achieve balance, whether it's an endocrine issue, a psychiatric issue, or both. If needed, a complete neuroendocrine evaluation is initiated and includes the appropriate hormone tests to rule out an endocrine cause for depression, anxiety or chronic fatigue. Most importantly, Dr. Gardner's focus is on the whole person as an integrative psychiatrist.
Dr. Gardner received his undergraduate education at Princeton University, beginning 15 years of training leading him to become one of the most unique endocrine/psychiatric specialists in the nation. He is a compassionate physician whose goal is to help you achieve balance, whether it's an endocrine issue, a psychiatric issue, or both. If needed, a complete neuroendocrine evaluation is initiated and includes the appropriate hormone tests to rule out an endocrine cause for depression, anxiety or chronic fatigue. Most importantly, Dr. Gardner's focus is on the whole person as an integrative psychiatrist.
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!
Don Sortonis | Anxiety, Depression & ADHD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, FNP, APRN
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Don is a certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and has years of experience in the mental health practice. He is licensed to conduct various therapies as well as medication management, allowing him to help clients in all stages of treatment. He is praised for his natural warmth, charm, and extensive knowledge both by his clients and colleagues.
Don is a certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and has years of experience in the mental health practice. He is licensed to conduct various therapies as well as medication management, allowing him to help clients in all stages of treatment. He is praised for his natural warmth, charm, and extensive knowledge both by his clients and colleagues.
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.
Brittany Watson is a licensed and dual board-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in family medicine and psychiatric mental health. Her training in both specialties allows her to understand the critical link between physical and mental well-being across the lifespan. She has a strong belief in holistic care utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medications, TMS, in addition to evidence based complementary and alternative treatments. She believes in a collaborative approach with her client's in reaching their goals. She is a San Diego native and enjoys playing sports, traveling and beach days.
Brittany Watson is a licensed and dual board-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in family medicine and psychiatric mental health. Her training in both specialties allows her to understand the critical link between physical and mental well-being across the lifespan. She has a strong belief in holistic care utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medications, TMS, in addition to evidence based complementary and alternative treatments. She believes in a collaborative approach with her client's in reaching their goals. She is a San Diego native and enjoys playing sports, traveling and beach days.
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Eating Disorders Psychiatrists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.