Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA
I specialize in the treatment and care of individuals with depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and broadly-speaking the interaction between mental health and medical health.
My private practice is La Jolla Psychiatric Rejuvenation. I provide concierge psychiatric care and specialize in the interaction between mood disorders and physical health, including chronic pain, migraines, and thyroid and other hormonal disorders. I have decades of clinical and research expertise in depression, chronic pain, headache pain, substance abuse, and neuroimaging. I provide unique and multi-modal treatments and think outside the box to catalyze a path to mental and physical wellness. A comprehensive and personalized treatment plan is formulated for everyone, and put into action to achieve maximal therapeutic results.
I specialize in the treatment and care of individuals with depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and broadly-speaking the interaction between mental health and medical health.
My private practice is La Jolla Psychiatric Rejuvenation. I provide concierge psychiatric care and specialize in the interaction between mood disorders and physical health, including chronic pain, migraines, and thyroid and other hormonal disorders. I have decades of clinical and research expertise in depression, chronic pain, headache pain, substance abuse, and neuroimaging. I provide unique and multi-modal treatments and think outside the box to catalyze a path to mental and physical wellness. A comprehensive and personalized treatment plan is formulated for everyone, and put into action to achieve maximal therapeutic results.
Struggling to keep up with the important roles in your life such as work, school, family. Your mind won’t slow down, leaving you irritable with the ones you love most? Stuck in emotional loops, replaying past conversations? Can't focus? Overwhelmed or frustrated by missing out on completing tasks, again? You may be navigating life transitions but want to feel better. You’re not alone and support is within reach.
Struggling to keep up with the important roles in your life such as work, school, family. Your mind won’t slow down, leaving you irritable with the ones you love most? Stuck in emotional loops, replaying past conversations? Can't focus? Overwhelmed or frustrated by missing out on completing tasks, again? You may be navigating life transitions but want to feel better. You’re not alone and support is within reach.
As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Claudio has contributed to medical education as a teacher for medical students and a supervisor for psychiatric residents and fellows. It is through the experience of his work that Claudio learned to have a full appreciation of the central role that the therapeutic alliance plays in the outcome of treatment. Taking the time to understand what is going on is key to standing on firm clinical grounds from where treatment goals can be articulated. Claudio relies on the Biopsychosocial formulation to arrive at a nuanced assessment of what brings a person to treatment.
As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Claudio has contributed to medical education as a teacher for medical students and a supervisor for psychiatric residents and fellows. It is through the experience of his work that Claudio learned to have a full appreciation of the central role that the therapeutic alliance plays in the outcome of treatment. Taking the time to understand what is going on is key to standing on firm clinical grounds from where treatment goals can be articulated. Claudio relies on the Biopsychosocial formulation to arrive at a nuanced assessment of what brings a person to treatment.
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and help with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, career counseling, domestic violence, hoarding, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related issues, trauma, and women’s issues. I also provide gender-affirming mental health care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and help with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, career counseling, domestic violence, hoarding, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related issues, trauma, and women’s issues. I also provide gender-affirming mental health care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dr. Arora is especially passionate about working with individuals who are navigating trauma, substance use, and ADHD. She understands the complex interplay between trauma histories and mental health conditions and strives to create a therapeutic environment that fosters safety, resilience, and recovery. Her care approach includes a deep understanding of how addiction and attention challenges impact daily life, relationships, and overall functioning. Dr. Arora collaborates closely with her patients to implement tailored treatment plans that empower them toward sustainable progress.
Dr. Arora is especially passionate about working with individuals who are navigating trauma, substance use, and ADHD. She understands the complex interplay between trauma histories and mental health conditions and strives to create a therapeutic environment that fosters safety, resilience, and recovery. Her care approach includes a deep understanding of how addiction and attention challenges impact daily life, relationships, and overall functioning. Dr. Arora collaborates closely with her patients to implement tailored treatment plans that empower them toward sustainable progress.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy. Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma. Let's find your path.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy. Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma. Let's find your path.
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.
Treatment for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, cognitive impairment, depression, hormonal changes, schizophrenia, insomnia, trauma and other conditions are accessible.
My practice offers California based telepsychiatry and in-person psychiatry with medication management for common psychiatric disorders, routine visits, crisis appointments (within 48 hours), lab requests, medical consultation, and individual psychotherapy.
Treatment for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, cognitive impairment, depression, hormonal changes, schizophrenia, insomnia, trauma and other conditions are accessible.
My practice offers California based telepsychiatry and in-person psychiatry with medication management for common psychiatric disorders, routine visits, crisis appointments (within 48 hours), lab requests, medical consultation, and individual psychotherapy.
Jack Perlov, M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience as a University professor, psychotherapist and treating all ages and most conditions. He attended medical school at The University of Manitoba and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at the McMaster University Medical Center and University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Perlov completed his Child and Adolescent fellowship at the University of Toronto, where he also served as a Chief Resident at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Jack Perlov, M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience as a University professor, psychotherapist and treating all ages and most conditions. He attended medical school at The University of Manitoba and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at the McMaster University Medical Center and University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Perlov completed his Child and Adolescent fellowship at the University of Toronto, where he also served as a Chief Resident at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Dr. Saara Mohammed uses an evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered approach and tailors her care to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Mohammed creates a safe and non-judgmental space to empower her patients with tools for long-term success. She believes that medication works best when combined with the appropriate therapy and collaborates closely with therapists and physicians to ensure optimal outcomes.
Dr. Saara Mohammed uses an evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered approach and tailors her care to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Mohammed creates a safe and non-judgmental space to empower her patients with tools for long-term success. She believes that medication works best when combined with the appropriate therapy and collaborates closely with therapists and physicians to ensure optimal outcomes.
Camille’s approach centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people feel seen, heard, and valued. She integrates compassion and empathy with evidence-based, holistic care, allowing each patient’s story and strengths to guide treatment decisions, while considering the emotional, developmental, cultural, and environmental factors that shape a person’s mental health.
Camille’s approach centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people feel seen, heard, and valued. She integrates compassion and empathy with evidence-based, holistic care, allowing each patient’s story and strengths to guide treatment decisions, while considering the emotional, developmental, cultural, and environmental factors that shape a person’s mental health.
Dr. Kashani's concierge practice specializes in high achievers and their families, offering direct access via her cell. Board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, she's been ranked the number one Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist nationally since 2016 according to Healthgrades. Her practice provides personalized care, including therapy and medication management, without a retainer fee. As a premier concierge psychiatrist serving La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego, she ensures a seamless path to mental excellence with one point of contact.
Dr. Kashani's concierge practice specializes in high achievers and their families, offering direct access via her cell. Board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, she's been ranked the number one Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist nationally since 2016 according to Healthgrades. Her practice provides personalized care, including therapy and medication management, without a retainer fee. As a premier concierge psychiatrist serving La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego, she ensures a seamless path to mental excellence with one point of contact.
Kory Juckem, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeing adult patients in La Jolla, California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Kory has experience in working with adults with mental illness and her expertise includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, and thought disorders.
Kory Juckem, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeing adult patients in La Jolla, California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Kory has experience in working with adults with mental illness and her expertise includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, and thought disorders.
“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.
Nikki integrates empathy and compassion into her treatment philosophy, using both person-centered and holistic approaches. She combines mindfulness and wellness strategies with traditional psychiatric treatments to nurture both the mind and body, enhancing her patients' overall well-being. Motivated to positively impact others' lives, Nikki finds it both humbling and rewarding to support individuals during their toughest times and to witness their paths to recovery and resilience.
Nikki integrates empathy and compassion into her treatment philosophy, using both person-centered and holistic approaches. She combines mindfulness and wellness strategies with traditional psychiatric treatments to nurture both the mind and body, enhancing her patients' overall well-being. Motivated to positively impact others' lives, Nikki finds it both humbling and rewarding to support individuals during their toughest times and to witness their paths to recovery and resilience.
Exhaustion that sleep can’t fix.
I help people become more attuned to their whole nervous system. When we learn to listen to these cues, we can respond with more clarity, calm, and adaptability.
My approach blends lifestyle medicine, holistic mental and physical health, and evidence-based tools like somatic therapy, hypnosis, nutrition, and nervous system regulation.
Exhaustion that sleep can’t fix.
I help people become more attuned to their whole nervous system. When we learn to listen to these cues, we can respond with more clarity, calm, and adaptability.
My approach blends lifestyle medicine, holistic mental and physical health, and evidence-based tools like somatic therapy, hypnosis, nutrition, and nervous system regulation.
Dr. Megan Gotiangco is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychiatric Nursing Practice from Oregon Health & Science University and a Bachelor in Nursing Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gotiangco has experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. She is able to provide diagnostic clarity for patients initially seeking care and medication management supported by the latest research in the medical field. Dr.
Dr. Megan Gotiangco is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychiatric Nursing Practice from Oregon Health & Science University and a Bachelor in Nursing Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gotiangco has experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. She is able to provide diagnostic clarity for patients initially seeking care and medication management supported by the latest research in the medical field. Dr.
I work with adults seeking a more thoughtful, individualized approach to psychiatric care, especially those who feel rushed, unheard, or stuck in a one-size-fits-all system. Many come for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or symptoms that have not improved with prior treatment. At Nexus Neurotherapeutics, we look beyond the diagnosis to understand what is driving your difficulties, what matters most to you, and what will help you move toward a fuller life. Your care is built around you, not a corporate treatment algorithm.
I work with adults seeking a more thoughtful, individualized approach to psychiatric care, especially those who feel rushed, unheard, or stuck in a one-size-fits-all system. Many come for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or symptoms that have not improved with prior treatment. At Nexus Neurotherapeutics, we look beyond the diagnosis to understand what is driving your difficulties, what matters most to you, and what will help you move toward a fuller life. Your care is built around you, not a corporate treatment algorithm.
I work with high-achieving students and professionals, who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfocused despite outward success. Combining thoughtful, minimal medication management with psychodynamic psychotherapy, I help you uncover unconscious patterns and emotional conflicts that influence your mood, attention, and relationships. My goal is to support you in navigating life’s challenges—whether related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, identity, or women’s mental health—with greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity. If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level solutions and explore what lies beneath, I invite you to reach
I work with high-achieving students and professionals, who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfocused despite outward success. Combining thoughtful, minimal medication management with psychodynamic psychotherapy, I help you uncover unconscious patterns and emotional conflicts that influence your mood, attention, and relationships. My goal is to support you in navigating life’s challenges—whether related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, identity, or women’s mental health—with greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity. If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level solutions and explore what lies beneath, I invite you to reach
She understands that many things can affect your mental health. With an integrative and holistic approach, she will seek to understand each aspect of your health including physical, behavioral, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social. Karissa pays special attention to each client’s personal history, specific context, traumatic life experiences and stressful circumstances; all of which she approaches with patience, warmth, and understanding. She offers helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and builds the client’s sense of comfort and trust.
She understands that many things can affect your mental health. With an integrative and holistic approach, she will seek to understand each aspect of your health including physical, behavioral, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social. Karissa pays special attention to each client’s personal history, specific context, traumatic life experiences and stressful circumstances; all of which she approaches with patience, warmth, and understanding. She offers helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and builds the client’s sense of comfort and trust.
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FAQ - Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with insomnia?
Insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, can be a debilitating condition that can impact all areas of one's life. It can be normal for many individuals to face short periods of insomnia during times of acute stress, and these episodes will often resolve on their own without intervention with medication or therapy. However, when sleeping difficulties become chronic, it may signal a need for intervention. The first-line treatment for insomnia is behavioral and lifestyle modifications that promote sleep; these are often referred to as "sleep hygiene" and can include practices like establishing a consistent nighttime routine, limiting caffeine intake, engaging in regular exercise, and limiting screen use directly before bed. However, if these interventions are not successful in alleviating insomnia, individuals may choose to see a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia to help manage their symptoms, often through a combination of medication and therapy.
How do psychiatrists treat insomnia?
Psychiatrists specializing in insomnia have particular expertise in managing sleep-related conditions; in some cases, clients may also opt to see a psychiatrist who has expertise in a condition that may be contributing to their insomnia, such as anxiety or trauma. Depending on what a psychiatrist assesses as the underlying cause(s) of the client's insomnia, they may recommend a variety of treatment regimens. The severity of the client's insomnia and the degree to which it's impacting their everyday functioning will often determine what type of medication, if any, is prescribed. For clients whose insomnia is largely the result of another mental health condition, such as depression, the psychiatrist may work to manage that condition first to assess whether that resolves the insomnia.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep issues?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia, you can use the Psychology Today online directory "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in sleep or insomnia. You may also filter by additional specialties that may be relevant, such as anxiety or depression, or therapist identity that is important to you, such as gender or cultural identity. When searching for a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating insomnia and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.