Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Lakewood, CA
Medcom Psychiatry & Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, DNP
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
Medcom Psychiatry & Mental Health Services (MPMHS) is an outpatient integrative psychiatry practice that utilizes a holistic, patient-focused approach to health and wellness. It aims to rebalance mental, emotional, functional, spiritual, social, and community functioning through medication management, psychotherapy, and other mental health services.
Medcom Psychiatry & Mental Health Services (MPMHS) is an outpatient integrative psychiatry practice that utilizes a holistic, patient-focused approach to health and wellness. It aims to rebalance mental, emotional, functional, spiritual, social, and community functioning through medication management, psychotherapy, and other mental health services.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Whether you're seeking treatment for the first time or returning after previous care, I provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where we work together to understand what's happening, develop a personalized treatment plan, and help you move toward lasting improvement.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Whether you're seeking treatment for the first time or returning after previous care, I provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where we work together to understand what's happening, develop a personalized treatment plan, and help you move toward lasting improvement.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming difficult for you to manage, such as attention, concentration, focus and mood? Then welcome to Renewed Mental Health Group! Renewed Mental Health Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be frightening and can interrupt your ability to work and maintain healthy social relationships. Most individuals that suffer from mental health disorders feel isolated, alone, and fear being judged or mistreated. Let us work together to restore your happiness and well-being.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming difficult for you to manage, such as attention, concentration, focus and mood? Then welcome to Renewed Mental Health Group! Renewed Mental Health Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be frightening and can interrupt your ability to work and maintain healthy social relationships. Most individuals that suffer from mental health disorders feel isolated, alone, and fear being judged or mistreated. Let us work together to restore your happiness and well-being.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
You move through the world with a hard-earned composure, but internally, your mental reserves are quietly depleting. This struggle is invisible to everyone—sometimes even to you. The weight of appearing 'fine' is often the heaviest burden of all. When this emotional exhaustion has biological components, support alone is not enough. The vital first step is an accurate medical diagnosis, followed by expert clinical care. As a solo board-certified psychiatrist with 30 years of medical experience, I work directly with you from your initial evaluation through ongoing treatment, ensuring clinical excellence and true continuity of care.
You move through the world with a hard-earned composure, but internally, your mental reserves are quietly depleting. This struggle is invisible to everyone—sometimes even to you. The weight of appearing 'fine' is often the heaviest burden of all. When this emotional exhaustion has biological components, support alone is not enough. The vital first step is an accurate medical diagnosis, followed by expert clinical care. As a solo board-certified psychiatrist with 30 years of medical experience, I work directly with you from your initial evaluation through ongoing treatment, ensuring clinical excellence and true continuity of care.
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When discretion and comfort matter most, we're here for you. At Detox Concierge, we understand addiction is a personal thing. Having to fight this battle every day is exhausting, you don't need a public audience following every step of your recovery journey. We offer effective and discreet treatment in the privacy of your own home. With around-the-clock care by licensed professionals and customized treatment plans tailored specifically to the patient, our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable detox experience in the safety of the patients own home with a focus on recovery and not status. Addiction is a personal journey. Reach out today we're here to help. Www.detoxconcierge.com
When discretion and comfort matter most, we're here for you. At Detox Concierge, we understand addiction is a personal thing. Having to fight this battle every day is exhausting, you don't need a public audience following every step of your recovery journey. We offer effective and discreet treatment in the privacy of your own home. With around-the-clock care by licensed professionals and customized treatment plans tailored specifically to the patient, our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable detox experience in the safety of the patients own home with a focus on recovery and not status. Addiction is a personal journey. Reach out today we're here to help. Www.detoxconcierge.com
I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges. My clients are looking for someone who listens, stays current on the latest treatments, and takes a practical approach to care. With my background in both critical care nursing and psychiatric medicine, I understand how physical and mental health connect. I help by providing thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to what you actually need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is accessible, quality care that fits your life and gets you real results.
I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges. My clients are looking for someone who listens, stays current on the latest treatments, and takes a practical approach to care. With my background in both critical care nursing and psychiatric medicine, I understand how physical and mental health connect. I help by providing thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to what you actually need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is accessible, quality care that fits your life and gets you real results.
His cutting-edge approach made him the first doctor in Los Angeles to introduce Ketamine Infusion and Psychedelic therapy to a comprehensive treatment approach managing everything from addiction and co-occuring disorders, ranging from substance/ alcohol use disorders, to depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain, OCD, and treatment resistant disorders.
Our patients often come to us in crisis seeking help with detox from drugs and alcohol, emotional crisis, life transitions and are self-referred or by a clinician; or the family or loved ones have asked us to intervene and help them. The first step is to ask for help. We are here for you. We offer MAT. Suboxone, Subutex, IV Ketamine, Vivitrol & psych meds.
His cutting-edge approach made him the first doctor in Los Angeles to introduce Ketamine Infusion and Psychedelic therapy to a comprehensive treatment approach managing everything from addiction and co-occuring disorders, ranging from substance/ alcohol use disorders, to depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain, OCD, and treatment resistant disorders.
Our patients often come to us in crisis seeking help with detox from drugs and alcohol, emotional crisis, life transitions and are self-referred or by a clinician; or the family or loved ones have asked us to intervene and help them. The first step is to ask for help. We are here for you. We offer MAT. Suboxone, Subutex, IV Ketamine, Vivitrol & psych meds.
Hi, I’m Maureen, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. I support adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My background allows me to look at both mental and physical health, so I take a whole-person approach to care. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their path forward.
Hi, I’m Maureen, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. I support adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My background allows me to look at both mental and physical health, so I take a whole-person approach to care. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their path forward.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
It is not uncommon for us feel lost, judged and stigmatized when we are anxious, depressed, traumatized or have any other mental health symptoms, more so when we have concerns regarding recreational drug use. We offer patient centered and nonjudgmental care and treatment. Science based medication management is offered as well, with great emphasis on therapy. We treat various mental illnesses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD and PMDD. We have worked with patients with various forms of addiction, like tobacco, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, methamphetamines, and other addictive behaviors.
It is not uncommon for us feel lost, judged and stigmatized when we are anxious, depressed, traumatized or have any other mental health symptoms, more so when we have concerns regarding recreational drug use. We offer patient centered and nonjudgmental care and treatment. Science based medication management is offered as well, with great emphasis on therapy. We treat various mental illnesses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD and PMDD. We have worked with patients with various forms of addiction, like tobacco, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, methamphetamines, and other addictive behaviors.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
Highly confidential and care for those struggling with addiction, dependency, dual diagnosis, or primary mental health issues. Offering inpatient and outpatient detox options, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and highly confidential at home care options. Call to speak with a Kinkaid Private Care nurse for an initial assessment and overview of options.
Paula Martin is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning diverse settings and a have solid foundation in trauma-informed practices. She initiated her professional journey in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health in an acute inpatient setting where she gained experience in caring for adult individuals suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. She furthered her expertise and practical skills and subsequently joined a team at a children’s hospital in an inpatient mental health unit specializing in delivering trauma-informed care to children and adolescents grappling with
Paula Martin is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning diverse settings and a have solid foundation in trauma-informed practices. She initiated her professional journey in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health in an acute inpatient setting where she gained experience in caring for adult individuals suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. She furthered her expertise and practical skills and subsequently joined a team at a children’s hospital in an inpatient mental health unit specializing in delivering trauma-informed care to children and adolescents grappling with
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I am a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing gentle and nurturing mental health care. I offer care in an empathic approach without been judgemental. I can confidently manage individuals of all ages (10ys+) and backgrounds, navigating mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Sleep issues, Eating disorder panic, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. My compassionate approach enables me to provide tailored care to teenagers, working professionals, and seniors as well.
I am a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing gentle and nurturing mental health care. I offer care in an empathic approach without been judgemental. I can confidently manage individuals of all ages (10ys+) and backgrounds, navigating mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Sleep issues, Eating disorder panic, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. My compassionate approach enables me to provide tailored care to teenagers, working professionals, and seniors as well.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of...I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of...I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
To hear a patient say, "I finally feel like myself again, thanks to you" shows that with the right doctor and treatment, people can start to feel better quickly. I established Beverly Hills Psychiatry to promote psychiatric wellness and healthy functioning in adults, adolescents, and children. By providing video appointments patients anywhere in California can be seen and treated. I strive to create an environment in which patients can feel comfortable discussing their symptoms, experiences and concerns. I place maximum value on really listening to my patients and establishing an honest and trusting doctor-patient alliance.
To hear a patient say, "I finally feel like myself again, thanks to you" shows that with the right doctor and treatment, people can start to feel better quickly. I established Beverly Hills Psychiatry to promote psychiatric wellness and healthy functioning in adults, adolescents, and children. By providing video appointments patients anywhere in California can be seen and treated. I strive to create an environment in which patients can feel comfortable discussing their symptoms, experiences and concerns. I place maximum value on really listening to my patients and establishing an honest and trusting doctor-patient alliance.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.